Turkeygirl Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 What do you use to remove the old fletching? Is there something I can find around theh ome that will work well? old razor blade? Utility knife? Also, if I'm putting wraps on brand new, bar shaft arrows, I don't need to prep the arrows in any way? And if i'm putting wraps on arrows I removed fletching off of, I need to remove all the glue and such correct? Just wanted to check... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bruteshooter Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... Don't use a sharp knife or you'll likely scratch or cut the arrow. Use a dull blade. I use "goof off" on carbons and don't waste much time getting it on or off. Then a simple warm water and soap and let dry completly. Wraps, fletch, done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtrhunter Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I would use a razor blade to remove the fletchings. When I did mine I just preped the arrow with rubing alcohol. Make sure all the old glue is removed. I prep all my arrows just to make sure I get a good bond between the adhesive and the arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bruteshooter Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... Goof Off spray on works well for me. I also use wraps so once you use them, you'll never have that nasty vane/flecthing glue directly on your arrow shafts again. When replacing the wraps, I just soak in warm water and peel them right off, fletching and all. Wash, dry and redo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... All I use is a dull utility knife blade to scrape off fletchings and wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... [ QUOTE ] I would use a razor blade to remove the fletchings. When I did mine I just preped the arrow with rubing alcohol. Make sure all the old glue is removed. I prep all my arrows just to make sure I get a good bond between the adhesive and the arrow. [/ QUOTE ] Never use a brand new razor blade!!! You could damage the shaft by cutting into it! An old utilty knife works. I use one of these, works great to remove the old glue from the vanes, and the vanes as well! These blades are not super sharp! Also works well removing the wrap when its time to re-fletch. Then if there is any glue residue from the wrap, warm water and a SOS pad takes it right off! All without using any chemicals. Which some are known to break down the carbon shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... Old razor blade works for me. Remove all old glue, wipe down with alcohol, and your ready to roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I use a serrated blade knife......Put it in the big slot and it will come right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... old pairing knife and some rubbing alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I guess I'm odd man out here, I use the sharpest box cutter blade I've got. It's all in the feel and angle of the blade, it doesn't matter how sharp it is. I've been doing this for quit a few years now with great success and plenty of arrows to prove it. Just use what works best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... i used a cheap weird knife that i picked up for $5 at a sporting goods shop. it has 2 parts of the blade that look exactly like the Eze-Strip blade....it works great for me! just take your time and be carefull good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I'm with straight shooter.I use a sharp pocket knife with a small 1.5" blade and just get the feel and angle for it.I can't remember ever nicking or damaging a carbon shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... [ QUOTE ] I guess I'm odd man out here, I use the sharpest box cutter blade I've got. It's all in the feel and angle of the blade, it doesn't matter how sharp it is. I've been doing this for quit a few years now with great success and plenty of arrows to prove it. Just use what works best for you. [/ QUOTE ] I wouldn't say your odd, because I even got a new sharp blade and used it. But since she is new at this I figured it would be a bad idea until she got used to doing them! But your right the angle must be very hard in order not to slice into the shaft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... Use an extremely dull knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... Thanks guys! I think there is an old dull blade lying around somewhere. I got my new bare shaft Bemans yesterday. Still waiting on the Blazers and fletching jig. so with the new Bemans, should I clean off where the blazers will go with rubbing alcohol just so they are extra clean and to have the wraps stick well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... [ QUOTE ] Thanks guys! I think there is an old dull blade lying around somewhere. I got my new bare shaft Bemans yesterday. Still waiting on the Blazers and fletching jig. so with the new Bemans, should I clean off where the blazers will go with rubbing alcohol just so they are extra clean and to have the wraps stick well? [/ QUOTE ] Just go over the shaft, not the wrap with a little alcohol! You dont need to clean the wrap. This way you remove any oils from your fingers. Then again, if they are bare shafts you may not need to do this either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I know this sounds wierd but a potato peeler works awesome for removing fletching and glue. Best thing is it will not gouge the arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bruteshooter Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... [ QUOTE ] I know this sounds wierd but a potato peeler works awesome for removing fletching and glue. Best thing is it will not gouge the arrow. [/ QUOTE ] I'm thinking about this and it makes sense. Giving it a try. Sounds foolproof as far as scratching or cutting up shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I just use a utility knife with an old blade Ruth. Usually wind up scraping the old glue off with the blade dragging it backwards instead of pulling it too, may take a little longer, but that way there is no risk of digging into the carbon shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... ruth, if you use alachol, use denatured,,not the regular stuff, it has oil in it. don't want a oil finish on your shafts, to apply your vanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... I think all we have is like 70% rubbing alcohol? Is this ok? Ot what if I used the alcohol then washed with warm soapy water? Actually I should check the alcohol pads I have in my first aid kits, those might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest colter Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... i use a actual fletching stripper. It works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: When fletching arrows... Carbon arrows, a utility knife. Aluminum arrows, if utility knife don't work, I've gone as far as dip bottom of arrow in tube with acetone for about 5 minutes, no damage to arrows so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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