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Title: Arrow wrap removal
Post by: Cane Knife on January 16, 2010, 01:04:00 AM
Maybe this has been asked before but I couldn't find it.

What is the best way to remove old arrow wraps from carbon and wood shafts?  I've just scaped them off carbon in the past but have no idea with wood.  Just seeing if there's a better way.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Arrow wrap removal
Post by: Friends call me Pac on January 16, 2010, 01:15:00 AM
I use a blow dryer to heat them up and peel them off.
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Post by: ilarcher on January 16, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
Yes the hair dryer is the ticket,,,works like a charm.
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Post by: Shakes.602 on January 16, 2010, 01:58:00 PM
My Opinion, Shouldnt have used them to begin with.  Nothing GOOD is EASY! Or so it goes......  :archer:
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Post by: SveinD on January 16, 2010, 02:43:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Shakes.602:
My Opinion, Shouldnt have used them to begin with.  Nothing GOOD is EASY! Or so it goes......   :archer:  
A nice burger is both good and easy ^^
Title: Re: Arrow wrap removal
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on January 16, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
Did somebody say BURGER????? I'm in!

Hey, you guys that use the hair dryer, aren't you afraid the heat will break down the carbon fibers??
I've seen too many pics on here with carbon shafts splintered thru arms.
Title: Re: Arrow wrap removal
Post by: Terry Green on January 16, 2010, 03:24:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:

Hey, you guys that use the hair dryer, aren't you afraid the heat will break down the carbon fibers??
No....you don't fry them Biggie...just warm them up a bit.
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Post by: speedwalker on January 16, 2010, 07:05:00 PM
I just hold the arrow over a boiling tea pot.  They usually peal right off.
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Post by: Deadbolt on January 16, 2010, 11:04:00 PM
search button up tops will reveal the answer...hair dryer or steam work fine on all arrows even carbons.  We're not cooking them here with jet engines just a normal amount of heat.
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Post by: rickshot on January 16, 2010, 11:26:00 PM
Okay...got it. Ya kill a cow, you take a pile of trimmings, you grind some burgers and ya cook 'em with the hairdyer. That's easier than remembering why I looked in. Oh, ya wraps...they're food too, aren't they?  :goldtooth:  Rick.
Title: Re: Arrow wrap removal
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on January 17, 2010, 05:32:00 AM
Terry, you know we fry everything down hyar.

rickshot...I like the way you think!
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Post by: onewhohasfun on January 17, 2010, 06:05:00 AM
Biggie is that a soup or stew you are making in your Avatar?
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Post by: Straight Shootin' on January 17, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Just warm them up a bit with a blow dryer...I the the wraps from Onestringer and this works for me.
Title: Re: Arrow wrap removal
Post by: RecurveJim on January 20, 2010, 10:19:00 PM
freezem first