Rod wrap for footing carbons/fiberglass?

[Orion]

Has anyone ever tried it?  I don't shoot carbons but have some old micro-flites lying around that I was thinking of trying.  I'm talking about using a string wrap like that used to tie on line guides to fishing rods, say 1/2 inch or so behind the head.  I'm thinking a fast flite/low stretch string and epoxy coating.  Would look nicer IMO and wouldn't have to scrounge around looking for the right size shaft to fit over the existing shaft. Whuddayathink?

[SCATTERSHOT]

I think it would work fine, I use thread to reinforce the shaft on bamboo, same concept.

[DannyBows]

That sounds like a good idea. I use the aluminum sleeves, but they can be a pain on some shafts, like AD's. I'll have to try it on some of mine. Thanks for sharing!

[Double Tee]

Orion that sounds like a good deal!I have some old Bear fiberglass arrows,not micro flites but close,I got them out the other day and shot a few in my new Savanah and they shot very good!they have the bear heads on them(they Came like that)they are a tuff old arrow but I have been afraid to use them. I wonder if super glue would work on the wrap? If you ever want to thin epoxy you can use denatured alcohol(just a little) to cut the epoxy and paint it on.It doesn't hurt the strength any and coats real neat.I use it like that on RC aircraft.Let us know how it turns out.

[tippit]

I once had a compound shooter robinhood my selfnock wood arrow that was silk wraped.  It mushroomed the end but the wrap held.  The arrow never split the wood shaft.  Still have that arrow...Doc

[Apex Predator]

That is an awesome idea!  You could crest them really pretty with different color threads.

[M60gunner]

I would not mind giving it a try. I do wonder if the arrows will be any harder to remove from target (3D's)? Maybe use rod wrap nylon thread rather than FF string?

[Paul Mattson]

I have had more Carbons crack or split on the nock end more than the point.  I think the wrap on the nock end would help keep this from happening.

[Jeremy]

I still have some old glass arrows that were repaired like that 15 years (or so) ago.  It kept those arrows together so I don't see why it wouldn't work with carbon.  Used whatever string was handy set in epoxy.

[FJTOYMAN]

I like the idea but wonder about target burn. If you do it let us know how they pull out of a target.

[laughing turtle]

I have done this on the point and nock end of carbons.  I use a high quality cyanoacrylate glue(thin consistency) I get from an RC airplane hobby shop.  Looks good and extremely durable.

[Deadsmple]

Works great for doing the nock end, have not tried it upfront though.

[ishiwannabe]

I know I have seen a thread about this...it looks great! If I remember correctly, they held up rather well too...

[jrchambers]

yeah i started one like this a couple years ago, but i was mainly thinking of it as an alternative to standard cresting on tapered shafts, then some one mentioned footing, they held up really well but when the epoxy began to wear to the thread  you just sand and put on another coat, give it a try.

[Davesea]

Thanks guys,
I just did a couple wraps and then a constrictor knot with some serving line to repair the cracks in the nock end on my GT Nugents.  Might skip the epoxy....  Want to keep this as low maintenance as possible.
Dave

[Thumper Dunker]

My brother have made some for shooting ground squirrels . They work you can hit rocks more than once.

[JamesV]

If using FF string material that is pre-waxed, would the epoxy stick to the string material?

[Orion]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, folks.  Think I might give it a try on my old micro-flites.

[hvyhitter]

I did it in the mid 70s with the old green fiberglass shafts. Usually wrapped the first inch with guide thread (pretty strong) and painted on a coat of slow cure epoxy. Worked great!!!!!!

[EL Mejor]

COOL,,,REAL NICE,,,