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Removing arrow inserts

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Phllp581

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Anyone have suggestions on how to remove arrow inserts? I’m trying to remove an aluminum shok tl insert on Victory VAP SS to replace with the stainless steel ones but can’t get the old inserts off. I’ve tried slinging a drill bit inside the shaft and even heating up the insert in boiling water but can’t seem to get it off. Any tips appreciated, Thanks.


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The drill bit trick works for me. You have to really get on them sometimes to get them out. I hadn't thought about the sock over then end, but I have gotten good at patching sheet rock, lol.
 
Just something to ponder....if u adding steel inserts for added structural integrity why u gonna use an arrow that u may or may not have compromised the carbon when removing the old insert......maybe make that the new nock end
 
Weldabeast said:
Just something to ponder....if u adding steel inserts for added structural integrity why u gonna use an arrow that u may or may not have compromised the carbon when removing the old insert......maybe make that the new nock end
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Good point. If I am removing an insert, it is almost always a situation where I am experimenting with components to get a new arrow set up to fly like I want it too. Once I get the formula right, any subsequent arrows for hunting are built from new materials.
 
cedar paul said:
You can also apply heat to a point screwed into insert carefully to remove.
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I was going to say the same thing. If they were put in with hot glue, screw a field point on and slowly heat it up, and it should pull right out using some pliers. Careful not to overheat, you can mess up the carbon.
 
cedar paul said:
You can also apply heat to a point screwed into insert carefully to remove.
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I use a cheap low wattage harbor freight soldering iron. Remove the point & replace it with a 8-32 brass machine screw with the head cut off, screw into the insert and plug it in. Pull on the arrow and the soldering iron at the same time, insert will come out soon as the glue melts. Use thermoplastic/cool melt to replace.
 
Or just do what I do when I'm not trying to intentionally remove the inserts. Miss the target and drive the field point into the 2x4 wood frame. Then pull to remove the arrow and presto, the arrow comes out while the insert and point stays buried in the wood.
 
Weldabeast said:
Just something to ponder....if u adding steel inserts for added structural integrity why u gonna use an arrow that u may or may not have compromised the carbon when removing the old insert......maybe make that the new nock end
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fragile nock end is probably worse because it will 'go bad' while still on the bow and near your body
 
I went through this last year or the year before. I use loctite super glue gel for my components and when nothing else would get them to break free, what I found worked best was this:

Step 1- buy some new arrows
Step 2 - install what you want in those arrows and then use them instead.

It’s either that or the 2x4 method mentioned above.
 
Weldabeast said:
Either way it's no good...in the past i failed when attempting insert removal and bought new arrows and coolmelt.
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yeah, i just never remove them.....i use a standard insert and i'm very careful with install so it is permanent

i have broken free gorilla super glue impact gel (green cap) with the drill bit method but never trusted the arrow after that....i had to find a long bit and really swing to the point where i thought i was going to throw my shoulder out
 
If the drill bit doesn't work, you might find some appropriately-sized drill rod or mild steel rod at the hardware store, and cut off a foot or so to make a heavier 'drill bit'. "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer".

Also, I like the sock idea. I'll be using that.
 
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