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Title: Inserts
Post by: Davo on September 08, 2009, 11:55:00 PM
quick question I am trying to install aluminum inserts on easton arrows.  i have the right size, am deburring but still not slidding in real well.  any hints perhaps heat up arrow?
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: redant 60/65 on September 09, 2009, 01:05:00 AM
Davo
Just sand the insert a little, they do fit alittle tite.  :)
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: Davo on September 09, 2009, 01:10:00 AM
Man why didn't I think of that so simple

thanks
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: James Wrenn on September 09, 2009, 04:50:00 AM
By the time you heat them to install with hot melt they should push in anyway if they are the right inserts.Never needed to sand anything installing inserts.jmo
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: Jon Stewart on September 09, 2009, 07:13:00 AM
What James said! you may not have the correct insert.
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: bushytail on September 09, 2009, 07:29:00 AM
Did you use a pipe cutter to cut the shafts?Pipe cutters will curl or curve the end inwards.You might have got the burr,but the shaft still might have a slight curve to it.You might have to reem it out a little.
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: ArkyBob on September 09, 2009, 08:10:00 AM
When the insert won't (slide) right in, I take an old knife and scrape the inside of the shaft in a circular motion a few rounds to get the edge off.  I works for me.

BOB
Title: Re: Inserts
Post by: svenska on September 13, 2009, 03:05:00 PM
I've used a tubing cutter for years and reamed with the attached tool. Never had a problem getting the inserts to fit...as long as they are the right size.