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Title: Feather removal
Post by: Mark of WV on January 01, 2012, 09:23:00 PM
I use Gold tip Traditional carbon arrows with 5" feathers using fetching tape.

Aside from scraping (which concerns me about possibly damaging the shaft) is there a solvent or solution that may make this process easier without harm to the arrow shaft?

Thanks,
Mark
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: Bud B. on January 01, 2012, 09:35:00 PM
Try hot water or steam.
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: NoCams on January 01, 2012, 09:38:00 PM
I think a hair dryer would work for you too.
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: Mark of WV on January 01, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
Thanks, certainly never thought of either of those options.

Best regards,
Mark
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: Mike Vines on January 01, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
goof off
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on January 01, 2012, 09:54:00 PM
Both hair dryer and steam will work great. I have done both on Alumn arrows before I turned to woodies for My shafts. BTW, the hair dryer also works on woodies..
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: magnus on January 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM
You should be able to just pull the feather off. Only need to worry about the glue dabs.
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: Mark of WV on January 01, 2012, 10:13:00 PM
Quotegoof off  
Yes, sometimes I am but there's no need are name calling.
 :knothead:
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: Scott357 on January 01, 2012, 10:55:00 PM
great ideas. I have lurked here for a long time but I never seem to need to post any questions because anything I need to ask is always answered before I ask it!
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: bicster on January 02, 2012, 05:10:00 AM
I use an electric space heater to remove my feathers. Most of my feathers have been reused at least once.
Title: Re: Feather removal
Post by: Mark of WV on January 02, 2012, 08:53:00 AM
QuoteYou should be able to just pull the feather off. Only need to worry about the glue dabs.  
Because I use the fletching tape the "dab" is feather length and that's what requires the most scraping and potential damage.

Still love the fletching tape. Holds great and I can fletch a half dozen faster than I used to be able to do one.

Thanks,
Mark