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Title: Magnus bleeder blades. How do you secure them?
Post by: KSdan on September 24, 2013, 11:35:00 PM

Been using them for years but have yet to come up with sure way to secure the bleeders from sliding up (particularly when I pull them from the quiver hood!)

What do you do?  Thanks

Dan in KS

Title: Re: Magnus bleeder blades. How do you secure them?
Post by: Stickbow on September 25, 2013, 07:07:00 AM

I haven't had that problem.......maybe I need new hood foam. :~)

Title: Re: Magnus bleeder blades. How do you secure them?
Post by: Stickbow on September 25, 2013, 07:09:00 AM

I haven't had that problem.......maybe I need new hood foam. :~)

Title: Re: Magnus bleeder blades. How do you secure them?
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 25, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

If you pull the blade into place with a couple pair of pliers they'll usually stay put.... however.

Just in case you can use some fletching cement along the edge where it touches the ferrule. I've also used a dab of super glue jell. Stays put and is easily removed for sharpening.

Another way is to heat the bleeder a little before seating it all the way. This will usually pick up a little of the ferrule cement (if that's what you use)and hold it tight.

Title: Re: Magnus bleeder blades. How do you secure them?
Post by: KSdan on September 25, 2013, 03:42:00 PM

Thanks Charlie.  I have done similar things- and also agree that you can pull them tight with pliers. I just want something more secure. I will re-visit the adhesives.  Also may try to insert something in the bleeder slot-like a rubber band. . . I have an idea for that.

Thanks
Dan