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Re-Fletching Easton ST Axis

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I picked up some Easton ST Axis arrows that are camo, but need to put some new vanes on them. I used to shoot ACC's, and when I needed to re-fletch them, I could just use a razor blade to scrape off the old vanes and glue, then hit them with a rag soaked with acetone, and I was ready to go.

When I started prepping the new arrows, I noticed that if I scraped them with a razor, I damaged the camo finish. I tried the acetone, and that started to damge the camo finish, as well. Any suggestions for prepping these arrows so I can re-fletch them?

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I have considered that option, but for whatever reason, am not completely sold just yet. Either way, wouldn't I want or need to start with good clean arrow shafts before I put those on, or doesn't it matter if there is still some old glue and vane remnants?

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Haven't tried the steel wool or kitchen pads...that might be next. Not terribly concerned about the camo finish coming off, but I did forget to mention in my earlier posts that I am having trouble getting the old glue and vane remnants off. Is acetone the right approach, or should I use some other solvent?

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I have considered that option, but for whatever reason, am not completely sold just yet. Either way, wouldn't I want or need to start with good clean arrow shafts before I put those on, or doesn't it matter if there is still some old glue and vane remnants?

There heat shrinking just put them in boiling water Ya you would have to clean the shaft up but it wont matter what it looks like since its covered and yes they work great I have had no issues with them been using them to refletch my arrows for a couple years now

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Totally agree with LOTW. The NAP Quickfletch work great. I refletched my arrows last year with them. Took all of about 10 seconds per arrow and haven't had a single problem with them since. The arrows have no become my practice arrows and I have probably shot them 500-600 times this fall without incident.

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I use arrow wraps for better visibility when finding an arrow and also for a clean and repeatable arrow bonding surface.

As far as getting off the old glue you can buy the tools that are shaped for an arrow shaft or you can use a utility knife or razor blade and scrape it off. Try not to cut into the arrow. Instead drag the blade down the arrow, scraping the glue off with the side of the edge, not straight on with the blade. You'll notice if you start scraping the finish off. Thats when I touch it up with a kitchen scrub pad. Clean it off and add acetone. Then I apply the wrap and then refletch.

Now, next time you need to refletch, you just remove the wrap like archerysniper said and add a new wrap. No more scraping.

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