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Title: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Savate on March 01, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
I was shooting my new carbon arrows and hit the wooden under frame to my U-Fill-it target.  Trying to pry out the arrow I left the insert and field point stuck in the wood (I litterally DESTROYED the insert trying to pry it out with pliers, screwdriver, teeth, etc).  Yes...I suck.
 :knothead:  

Is there a place to order just inserts and new 125gr field points?  How do I specify what I need?  Do I need some special type of adhesive to get the insert into the carbon?

I'm shooting Gold Tip Expedition Hunters 5575 with 125gr field points.
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 01, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
3 Rivers and Powerbond adhesive.
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Jake on March 01, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
Yep...3 Rivers
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Savate on March 03, 2008, 05:39:00 AM
Thanks fellars!  I think I found what I need on the 3 Rivers website.

How do I know which measurment to order of my field points?  I know my bowyer told me they were 125gr but what is 5/15" or 11/32"?  Is that the thread or length or...?
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: LEOPARD on March 03, 2008, 05:50:00 AM
3 Rivers....I glue all my inserts in with superglue  ;)   :thumbsup:  The size you get depends on what arrows you shoot. What arrows do you shoot?
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: fyrfyter43 on March 03, 2008, 06:06:00 AM
5/16 and 11/32 are the diameter of the field point, which should match the diameter of your arrow.
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Savate on March 03, 2008, 06:09:00 AM
I'm shooting Gold Tip Expedition Hunters 5575, how do I know the diameter?
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: CJ5 on March 03, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Savate.........you can check the manufacturer's specs. They should have the OD listed.
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Bow50 on March 03, 2008, 06:58:00 PM
Gold Tip shafts need a 5/16 size tip
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Savate on March 04, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Called 3 Rivers...they don't carry Gold Tip stuff...gonna have to look around dmore.   :(
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Rick_H on March 04, 2008, 04:55:00 PM
I think Black Widow sells gold tips
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Savate on March 04, 2008, 05:52:00 PM
Thanks Rick...just placed an order with them for inserts and some more field points.

What's the best glue for gluing inserts to carbon arrows?
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: dino on March 04, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Savate,
I use the easton epoxy.  I got away from powerbond because the bottles would go bad before I ever got to the bottom.

Do you remeber who you talked to at 3R about the inserts?  Curious because they do have them there.  I just go some a couple of weeks ago. dino
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: scriv on March 04, 2008, 07:47:00 PM
You can try Lancaster Archery supply as well.
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Savate on March 16, 2008, 07:41:00 PM
I got my inserts but haven't chosen a method of glue yet...everyone recommends "hot melt glue" bue when I went to the local hardware store, they looked at me like I had three heads.

What the hec is that stuff?
Title: Re: Need to get/install inserts and points on carbon?
Post by: Blackhawk7204 on March 16, 2008, 09:06:00 PM
All you need is a thick superglue, not the gel just thick liquid. Be sure and clean the inside of the shaft with alcohol or acetone. Doesn't hurt to lightly sand the inside of the shaft for a better bond either. Just enough to roughen the slick  surface inside the shaft.
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