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Mark of WV
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Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 09:23:00 PM »
I use Gold tip Traditional carbon arrows with 5" feathers using fetching tape.
Aside from scraping (which concerns me about possibly damaging the shaft) is there a solvent or solution that may make this process easier without harm to the arrow shaft?
Thanks,
Mark
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 09:35:00 PM »
Try hot water or steam.
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »
I think a hair dryer would work for you too.
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Mark of WV
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 09:49:00 PM »
Thanks, certainly never thought of either of those options.
Best regards,
Mark
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 09:51:00 PM »
goof off
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 09:54:00 PM »
Both hair dryer and steam will work great. I have done both on Alumn arrows before I turned to woodies for My shafts. BTW, the hair dryer also works on woodies..
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM »
You should be able to just pull the feather off. Only need to worry about the glue dabs.
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Mark of WV
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 10:13:00 PM »
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goof off
Yes, sometimes I am but there's no need are name calling.
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Re: Feather removal
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January 01, 2012, 10:55:00 PM »
great ideas. I have lurked here for a long time but I never seem to need to post any questions because anything I need to ask is always answered before I ask it!
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bicster
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Re: Feather removal
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January 02, 2012, 05:10:00 AM »
I use an electric space heater to remove my feathers. Most of my feathers have been reused at least once.
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Mark of WV
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January 02, 2012, 08:53:00 AM »
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You should be able to just pull the feather off. Only need to worry about the glue dabs.
Because I use the fletching tape the "dab" is feather length and that's what requires the most scraping and potential damage.
Still love the fletching tape. Holds great and I can fletch a half dozen faster than I used to be able to do one.
Thanks,
Mark
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