Can't get insert back into CX shafts?

[nightowl1]

I have some CX 250 heritage shafts that I am trying to install brass insert (or any inserts for that matter) back into and I cannot get them anywhere close to going back in. What should I do?

[Izzy]

Try getting in there with a bore brush or a little roll of sandpaper.Sometimes the old adhesive will bind your insert and Ive found that the Heritage do not take well to heated inserts that I have used with other shafts.

[nightowl1]

Ok, these were the first(and only) arrows i ever ordered fully made. So i'm not sure what was used for the inserts.

That might just be the difference from my usual experience with removing and reinserting these things.

I will try the sandpaper.

[stickhorse]

I use a 243 cal. steel bore brush in a electric drill to clean the shaft. then a Q tip with cleaner.

[TDHunter]

if the bore brush doesn't work put a tip in the insert, then put the tip in the end of a drill and work the drill while wrapping the insert in some sand paper. ....it works

[Gator1]

Just a thought, are they the correct size inserts?

[mparks]

I,ve had the same issue.  Its old adhesive.  I have a round rasp that fits just right.  Took a lot of elbow grease to get that stuff out.  Don't try to for the inserts in.  I've wrecked shafts doing that.

[xtrema312]

Rat tail file. May want to try new inserts also if they are all gummed up.

[Butch Speer]

I've had that problem too. I put a field tip in the insert, heated it, cleaned it with a scrubby pad. Quick & it gets all the old glue from the insert.

[Doc Nock]

I think they're all good suggestions but Butch beat me to it... there can be a lot of residue on the insert itself.

I've done the point in the insert and then spun it in a drill with sandpaper on the insert to clean it down some. Just be careful w/ brass you don't alter the dimensions..we're talking .00X here, not a lot of material to make it too tight to go in...or too loose to fit snug and then be off center.

[xtrema312]

I would also give an insert some torch time to see if that takes it off or reduces it to something you can take off with a wire brush.