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Title: field pts unscrewing
Post by: fazhu on September 11, 2011, 04:57:00 PM
Hello all.  I understand that depending on your fletching configuration there is going to be a tendency for your pts to unscrew ( kinda like a power tool arbor ).  But due to budget concerns, re-fletching or buying new arrows is not an option at this time.  Any tips for helping my field pts stay tight?  Purple loctite maybe?  Thanks again
Faz
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: mscampbell75 on September 11, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
I've used string wax on threads that seems to help.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Archie on September 11, 2011, 05:04:00 PM
A little bit of string wax.  Tighten down with pliers just a bit.  Mine never come unscrewed until I want them to.

Archie
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: maxwell on September 11, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
3X string wax
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Post by: sticksnstones on September 11, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
I literally snugged them up after every shot until I put some of those little rubber gaskets on each of them. You know the ones the make it so you can twist your broadhead to a certain angle on the shaft?  Not a single one has come loose since then.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Walt Francis on September 11, 2011, 05:14:00 PM
Use right wing feathers
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Post by: bolong on September 11, 2011, 05:16:00 PM
4X stringubber washer washer helps also.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: bolong on September 11, 2011, 05:17:00 PM
oops   4x string wax. rubber washer helps also.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Bobby Urban on September 11, 2011, 05:20:00 PM
I took a plastic bag(like a grocery sack) and just push it into the shaft threads with the male threads on the point and screw them in.  Then just tear away the bag and do another.  Never had my judos move after that?  I rarely shoot field points because all my practice is roving but I am sure it will work the same.

Bob Urban
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Bobby Urban on September 11, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
I took a plastic bag(like a grocery sack) and just push it into the shaft threads with the male threads on the point and screw them in.  Then just tear away the bag and do another.  Never had my judos move after that?  I rarely shoot field points because all my practice is roving but I am sure it will work the same.

Bob Urban
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Jason Kendall on September 11, 2011, 05:24:00 PM
Elmers glue works perfect!
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Buckwheaties on September 11, 2011, 05:30:00 PM
x5 on string wax and tighten with pliers. I shoot rt wing and they'll still come loose, but don't if done as advised, they never do. Even need pliers to start unscrewing if you want to.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: macksdad on September 11, 2011, 05:37:00 PM
6x stringwax
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Post by: sbschindler on September 11, 2011, 05:48:00 PM
here is a secret tip that not many people know of but use some string wax,
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Post by: Huntschool on September 11, 2011, 05:56:00 PM
Rubber cement
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Post by: rick7 on September 11, 2011, 06:00:00 PM
string wax for me
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Post by: huntmaster80 on September 11, 2011, 06:03:00 PM
wax works great!
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Post by: Green on September 11, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
String wax works well if you don't live in Texas where it has stayed over 100 almost all summer.  The plastic bag in the threads or a little Elmers like has been mentioned above both work well.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Friend on September 11, 2011, 07:13:00 PM
Been quite successful using string wax.

I am not frugal with the application, then screw in the point, remove, then re-apply string wax, re-screw-in the point. Simple and consitent fix.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: fazhu on September 11, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
As usual Tradgang comes through!  Thanks everyone.  I think i'll try some wax on two pts, elmers on two and the bag on two.  You guys rock. thanks again
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: reddogge on September 11, 2011, 07:24:00 PM
Psssst....string wax.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Bldtrailer on September 11, 2011, 07:27:00 PM
plumbers teflon tape wrap in the same direction as the threds (helps keep tips tight and for sicking)
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Post by: Matt Green on September 11, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
i agree with bldtrailer - use some pipe tape - then snug w/a set of pliers.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: KSdan on September 11, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
teflon tape (plumbers)
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Post by: Jim Keller on September 11, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
one drop of thread locker works great
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Post by: lilbobby on September 11, 2011, 10:28:00 PM
Dental floss works also, wrap the same direction as the threads or as you would teflon tape (plumbers tape).
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on September 12, 2011, 11:41:00 AM
I use a couple wraps of teflon tape.
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Post by: Terry Green on September 12, 2011, 11:43:00 AM
Plumbers tape.
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Post by: BobCo 1965 on September 12, 2011, 11:48:00 AM
I use dental tape.
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Trad-Man on September 12, 2011, 11:53:00 AM
It all works!  But we all have STRING WAX in our archery kits...

It's getting close!!  Good luck everybody!
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: joekeith on September 12, 2011, 12:21:00 PM
I use the dental floss too.
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Post by: Pete McMiller on September 12, 2011, 12:56:00 PM
Another one for pipe tape.  Yes, I have it in my archery box  ;)
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Post by: cody94 on September 12, 2011, 04:03:00 PM
wax em
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Post by: Bill Turner on September 12, 2011, 04:42:00 PM
As many have said string wax on the threads of your field points will do the trick. Try it, you'll like it.  :deadhorse:
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: hvyhitter on September 12, 2011, 06:25:00 PM
a drop or two of nail polish on the threads......any color will do.......
Title: Re: field pts unscrewing
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on September 12, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
Plumbers Teflon tape   :thumbsup: