Removing fletching from new arrows

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  1. maloneyc01

    maloneyc01 Newb

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    I just got some new maxima blue streak arrows and need to remove the fetching. Please let me know the best way to do this. Thanks for y'all's time and replys
     
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    MichiHunter Weekend Warrior

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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I boil a pot of water and dip them in the boiling water for about 7 to 10 secs. I then take a fletching tool or box cutter and slowly remove them. The boiling water makes the fletching come off easier. Then take an adhesive remover and clean the shaft where the fletching was.
     
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  5. 60X Custom Strings

    60X Custom Strings Die Hard Bowhunter

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    There are several commercial tools like the bohning stripper that work well. I've had really good results using a potato peeler as well
     
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    Yep. Dull razerblade. Then quick fletch. Just did a doz last night.
     
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    uncljohn Weekend Warrior

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    Did the package not tell you the fletchings were blue?
     
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    I use the ez-strip
     
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    Very very carefully cut it with a box cutter, then take some acetone and strip the rest of the plastic and glue.
     
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