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Author Topic: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?  (Read 1562 times)

Offline crowbarforge

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Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« on: May 10, 2018, 12:04:07 PM »
I have about 3 dozen 2117 which are my all round go to arrows for several bows. They need to have fletch removed and redone. Who has a tool or process to accomplish that?

Anyone offer reflecting?
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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2018, 12:56:57 PM »
I just cut the top out of a 16 to 24 oz water  bottle, put a bundle of shafts in it nock down, and fill with acetone. Feathers and nocks come off easily.

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2018, 12:58:42 PM »
!!where is the easy button?? Thanks.

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2018, 04:17:01 PM »
Always happy to help fix up Old or new shafts
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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2018, 03:51:40 PM »
ttt

Offline stagetek

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2018, 04:19:19 PM »
I use a Pro Arrow fletch stripper made by Cir-Cut Archery. Takes the wrap and fletching off in no time. Wipe off any residue with acetone, and you're good to go.

Offline Pointer

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2018, 07:41:04 PM »
they are aluminum..no worries if you use a utility knife. That's how I did mine for years..cant use one on carbon but on aluminum you will be fine.

Offline JNewton

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2018, 08:41:54 PM »
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they are aluminum..no worries if you use a utility knife. That's how I did mine for years..cant use one on carbon but on aluminum you will be fine.

X2. I use those razors you get at the hardware store with the "safety edge" on one side...... Peels off any feather I've ever used, along with the glue.   :thumbsup:
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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2018, 10:37:27 PM »
A piece of 1 1/4 black pipe  about 10 in. long with a cap screwed on one end
. Can get half a dozen in there with lacquer thinner or acetone. soak for about 1 hour and most stuff will come off including wraps.
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Offline Hopewell Tom

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2018, 06:35:18 AM »
Is it OK to use acetone on woodies?
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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2018, 09:31:40 AM »
Is it OK to use acetone on woodies?

Acetone will most likely damage/dissolve the finish and or cresting...and will probably do that before it even starts to soften the glue.
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Offline Hopewell Tom

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2018, 06:57:28 PM »
Thanks, I didn't think it would work. I will get to some old aluminums I was looking at just last week.
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Offline Pat Ct

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Re: Arrow cleanup/feather stripping?
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2018, 07:02:45 PM »
I use potato pealers on any type of shaft material. Just lay it flat before the feather lip and drag towards the nock.  Then just run it up and down, until any glue or feather residue scrapes off. Never even notice it after I finish, rub with a little iso alcohol and ready to re fletch. Cheap, quick and easy! Hope that helps! Pat

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