Author Topic: Wooden arrows/plastic nocks (Read 768 times)

Archer86 · « **on:** March 18, 2007, 01:23:00 AM »

Is there any way to take plastic nocks or feathers off wooden arrows so that they can be reused.

John57 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2007, 03:11:00 AM »

I use a razor sharp Victorinox paring knife to remove feathers.Just slide the blade under the feather and push away from yourself.
For nocks,,,,your on your own.

String Tracker · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2007, 05:35:00 AM »

if your not worried about saving the nocks.... I take lighter and heat the nock a bit and the glue loosens up and remove with pliers

Hot Hap · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2007, 05:40:00 AM »

For old arrows I find that I can use a pair of pliers and just wiggle them off. On newer arrows I use a utility knife or boiling water. Hap

poekoelan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2007, 12:30:00 PM »

If I don't want to damage the arrow they are coming off of: I use a heat gun on the low setting and take my time to get the base of the feather nice and warm but not too warm. Peel off carefully or separate with a knife.

If the arrow is damaged and I don't care about the shaft: I break off the fletched part of the arrow and put it into the microwave for about 20sec. Feathers come right off.

For nocks: I get two pairs of pliers, one to hold the shaft and one to turn the nock. Use scrap leather to prevent damage

Killdeer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2007, 12:32:00 PM »

These must be some very rare nocks.

Killdeer

fflintlock · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2007, 12:37:00 PM »

"These must be some very rare nocks"
No doubt !!
Mine look like they were in a real bad accident when I get done taking them off, (heat and pliers)

About the only time I take one off, is cause it's broke. I can usally scrape the fletching off pretty easy to change them, just takes a little paitence.

bayoulongbowman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2007, 12:41:00 PM »

Nocks dont cost much...and its too important for them to be just right ...just my 2 cents...and you can never , I repete , NEVER HAVE TOO MAY ARRAS...LOL right guys...can I get an Amen!!!

Killdeer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2007, 12:51:00 PM »

I'd say "amen", but I consider it sexist...

fflintlock · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2007, 12:56:00 PM »

Is that like Wo men ?
heheheeeeee

The Whittler · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2007, 06:01:00 PM »

Archer, for the nocks= no. They would be to weak and prone to break after removeing.

For the feathers I would say why not. You would have to sand the glue off the quill.

Boy that's what I call frugal lol. Alan

Archer86 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2007, 06:52:00 PM »

Thanks for the input. I will try the microwave tactic. As for the plastic nocks it sounds like the concensus is not to worry about them. Anything to save a little change.

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