Removing riser inserts?

[Keb]

Anyone ever done this, I know it's a cosmetic thing but you know what I mean?

[ChuckC]

You can always drill out the top 3/8" and plug it,
ChuckC

[Whip]

Thread a long bolt into the insert and them use a torch to heat the bolt.  The heart will transfer to the insert and break the glue bond that holds it in place.  Go slowly though unless you are doing a complete refinish.  That heat can also ruin the finish around the insert hole.

How do you plan to fill or cover the hole that remains?

[Keb]

No clue on how to fill them. Was just checking to make sure it could be done!

[Keb]

Wonder if a hair dryer would be safer than torch, I used to pop the grips off my mathews bows with one.

[Whip]

I don't think a hair dryer would get hot enough to break down the glue.  Nothing hurt in trying though.  I've done lots of them with the torch,  although most were while doing a complete refinish so I wasn't worried about the existing finish.  Getting the inserts out is the easy part.  Filing the hole so that it looks good is the art.  Almost requires a complete refinish to do a good job.

[Whip]

I don't think a hair dryer would get hot enough to break down the glue.  Nothing hurt in trying though.  I've done lots of them with the torch,  although most were while doing a complete refinish so I wasn't worried about the existing finish.  Getting the inserts out is the easy part.  Filing the hole so that it looks good is the art.  Almost requires a complete refinish to do a good job.