fletching removal ?

Mountain State Archer · January 30, 2015, 09:05:00 AM

What's the best way to remove damaged fletching, remnants of fletching, and old glue from wood shafts without damaging the arrow and finish?

Thanks
AJ

Nantahala Nut · January 30, 2015, 09:13:00 AM

Goo Gone is great for breaking down old glue and adhesives. If that doesn't work then let it soak in hot water. Not sure how strong the glue you used is but that might get you fixed.

JRY309 · January 30, 2015, 09:17:00 AM

What I've done was to cut it as close to the shaft.Then I wrap some sandpaper around a wooden dowel and try to sand off the remaining glue as best as possible.Have these been crown dipped?

Mountain State Archer · January 30, 2015, 09:24:00 AM

yes I have some that are crowned dipped and some that aren't. I'm fairly new to arrow making and have a bunch of old arrows I want to repair

old bucky · January 30, 2015, 10:30:00 AM

I shoot wood arrows also, and crown dip them crest them,I use the fletch tape, very is to remove, if and when you have to.

Sam

sheepdogreno · January 30, 2015, 10:34:00 AM

Potatoe peeler

sheepdogreno · January 30, 2015, 10:35:00 AM

Disregard I overlooked it said wood arrows! My bad

Mountain State Archer · January 30, 2015, 06:53:00 PM

Bump....I know some of you veteran arrow makers have the answers

M60gunner · January 31, 2015, 01:04:00 AM

I have had limited sucess. No patience, I used a almost sharp knife and removed the feather and quill almost to the wood. Then using double sided tape put 150 grit sandpaper on Popsicle sticks. Used them to clean up as much as possible and make smooth. Now I have it a little easier than you because I know the glue I used and I fletched them in my jig so matchup of new feathers not an issue.
If the fletcher put a dab of glue on the lead and trail edge of feather be careful trying to pry up quill. This is usually where I screw up.

akbowbender · January 31, 2015, 11:58:00 AM

I use a dull Barlow utility knife that I push along carefully with my thumbs. Once the feather is off, I stand it up and scrape off any remaining heavy stuff and then lightly sand.

I screwed up a few arrows early on using a sharp knife. Use the dull Barlow for removing nocks too.

Roy from Pa · January 31, 2015, 12:32:00 PM

Try using wraps on your next arrows, you can peel the wrap off easily and install new wrap with no damage to the shaft.