Guest BaerBucks18 Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 I've never actually put inserts in my own arrows....they just do it for me when i buy my arrows. But i just ordered some Gold Tips online and I want to learn how to do it myself. If you guys could....please give me some tips or perhaps maybe the entire process of doing this. I want to make sure I do it right!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BaerBucks18 Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Re: Placing Inserts in Arrows???? Sounds pretty easy.....but it sounds like i have to be careful and take my time. Thanks for your help Cornfed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Placing Inserts in Arrows???? [ QUOTE ] Sounds pretty easy.....but it sounds like i have to be careful and take my time. Thanks for your help Cornfed!!! [/ QUOTE ] The G5 Arrow Squaring Device is well worth the money. If your shafts aren't square, your insert won't be square, and it will be very hard to get consisten broadhead flight. If you think this will be something you do more of in the future, I would highly reccomend getting the G5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BaerBucks18 Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Re: Placing Inserts in Arrows???? Thanx for the advise, tedicast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Placing Inserts in Arrows???? Does this apply those who shoot mechanical broadheads? Don't want to sound stupid, but I have always wondered this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Placing Inserts in Arrows???? [ QUOTE ] Does this apply those who shoot mechanical broadheads? Don't want to sound stupid, but I have always wondered this. [/ QUOTE ] I would think that mechanical bh's wouldn't be affected as much by not beeing 100% square, but, beeing square and wobble free definately could not hurt one bit. I have never shot mechanicals myself though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Placing Inserts in Arrows???? [ QUOTE ] Does this apply those who shoot mechanical broadheads? [/ QUOTE ] It depends on how fast you are shooting. If you are shooting a fairly slow bow (under ~265 fps or so) the criticallity is not as severe as when shooting a fast bow (over 300 fps). The faster the arrow is the more critical the setup is, even with mechanicals. I rate bow speeds as: slow = under 260 fps medium = 270-280 fps fast = over 290 fps Here is another vote for the G5 ASD. It does a great job. I used to use a cutter I made that used a piloted cutter. Basically, it was a case trimmer and I made a custom pilot for my shafts. Anyhoo, it makes a difference in flight on a fast bow. Another thing to remember prior to epoxying in the inserts is cleaning the shaft and insert. Use a Q-Tip and dip it in acetone and give it a quick clean up to remove the carbon dust from cutting the shafts. Don't go overboard with acetone on the shaft as this will ruin the shaft. Also wipe down the inserts with acetone prior to adding epoxy. This will allow the epoxy to adhere the best it can. I use a field tip and leave it out one turn. This allows the tip to be removed without disturbing the insert to shaft fit. I screw in a broadhead and check for wobble. If it wobbles, I turn the insert and retest until it spins perfect. Let them dry for a day or so before using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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