Need help removing inserts

[Kenny New]

I shoot GT Traditional 55/75 arrows. I epoxied the inserts with 5 minute epoxy. How can I remove them to add 50 gr weights. I installed a field tip on one arrow and tried heating it enough to break the glue bond. It worked but it appears to have warped the shaft so it doesn't spin correctly now. Any tips or suggestions that work are appreciated.

[RidinMyK2PastU]

You could try putting a drill bit inside the shaft from the nock end, and swinging it toward the insert to bust it loose. Try this a few times and don't be scared to give it heck. I have been able to remove my inserts that were glue in this way. I have not tried it with the 5 min stuff though. Could be a little harder.

Good luck.

[ChuckC]

Last resort, screw in a broadhead adapter, steel is better than aluminum for this.  Then apply heat to the adapter till it softens the glue.  Then screw / pull the whole thing out. Edited...ooops, guess I better read the whole post first.
ChuckC

[frassettor]

I always heated the tips and let the heat transfer down never put the flame directly on the shaft.

[Van/TX]

 You could try putting a drill bit inside the shaft from the nock end, and swinging it toward the insert to bust it loose.  

Dang, that must be a long drill bit [/b]     :D    

The field tip that you tried is about all you can do.  If that doesn't work you are pretty much screwed           ...Van

[RidinMyK2PastU]

Van,

You are not using the drill bit to drill. Just put the bit or anything similar in size inside the shaft from the nock end. The heavier the better. Put the nock back on the shaft. Then hold the shaft from the nock end and raise it toward the sky. Swing the shaft fast toward the floor, throwing the bit into the insert. After a few times, most inserts are busted loose and a few more swings can work the insert all the way out.

[Matty]

I like the heat method However there have been times when the carbon has begun to Unwind... be careful

[Blackhawk7204]

Why not just use the Gold Tip weights that install from the nock end? They use a full length allen wrench and can be threaded in one after the other to get the added weight you need.

[Van/TX]

Van,

You are not using the drill bit to drill. Just put the bit or anything similar in size inside the shaft from the nock end. The heavier the better. Put the nock back on the shaft. Then hold the shaft from the nock end and raise it toward the sky. Swing the shaft fast toward the floor, throwing the bit into the insert. After a few times, most inserts are busted loose and a few more swings can work the insert all the way out.  

Gotcha!!  And that's a good tip.  I'll try it        ...Van

[defiant 1]

i also shoot gt 55-75's,if all you want to do is add weight,gold tip makes brass weights that screw into the back of the insert.they com in 10,20,50&100 gr.you can also screw the weights into each other(i have 200 gr up front).maby this will save you time.

[Fallguy]

I have made a tip that fits into a soldering iron that has 8/32 threads on it, screw the arrow on and turn on the soldering iron. Pull on it when it is heating so as soon as the glue lets go it comes apart. Make sure to use a pliers to remove the tip from the soldering iron.

[wtpops]

I read somewhere they make a tool to screw weights in to the insert from the nock end

[Kenny New]

Thanks for the ideas. I thought about the long tool from Black Widow but I need to get the weights in now and not have to wait several more days for one to be shipped to me.

Defiant1
Those are the weights I am trying to install. I just discovered that I need to add the extra weight after I had already glued the inserts in a long time ago. I kept getting arrows to the left and added a heavier point and the left shots went away. The broadhead I want to use is 125 gr Muzzy and I need the extra 50 grs on the insert.

[Bob Walker]

Kenny,
Here's the easiest, fastest way to do it. Get an allyn wrench that fits your weights. Cut the angled part off and epoxy it in a long brass tube which is available at any hardware store. Takes about 10 minutes and you have the tool. You can then mount the weight on the allyn wrench and slide it from the nock end and screw it in to the insert without removing it and without waiting. If you're near Lynchburg, I've got one I'll give you. Just pm me.
Bob

[Stripstrike1]

I have the long allen wrench tool that I add and take out weight on CX arrows with gold tip adapters and weights.  Works great and can also tighten them if they get loose.  Easy to do it this way than mess with heating the inserts.

[Kenny New]

RidinMyK2PastU

I tried the drill bit trick, and it worked like a charm. It did take quite a few swings on a couple of the inserts but it eventually did the job.
Thanks for the tip.

[Pete W]

The drill works best if it is small enough to allow the air to easily pass by it.
 Also remove the points to let air out helps.