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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: trouble with field point's, got one solution, with pics
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2012, 12:51:00 pm »
Looks like you fixed it bub  8)   I have had this problem too.  I have always cleaned inside of points with denatured alcohol. Seemed to happen whether I used a woodchuck (disc grinder) or a hand taper tool.  I finally blamed fer-l-tite, and started experimenting with my own hot melt.  I have found my mix of 4 parts fir pitch, 1 part beeswax hotmelt works better than fer-l-tite. 

Also, make sure, whatever bonding agent you use, to use a fresh wood surface, i.e. don't glue points on over finish.
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Offline Scowler

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Re: trouble with field point's, got one solution, with pics
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2012, 09:13:35 am »
That definitly does fix your field point problem. ;)  Great looking arrow.  As far as attaching field points, I heat the interior of field points over a lit candle for 30 seconds before attaching to the shaft.  I use Ferr-L-Tite for glueing.  Never had a problem loosing points except for in the coldest winter months.
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