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    • ToddRvs
        August 27, 2010 at 7:45 am
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        #6064

        I need some advice, How do you remove old feather fletchings that have become damaged without gouging the cedar wood shaft. I have tried after market tools, a dull knife and I always seem to nick or gouge my shaft. There has got to be an easier way. Any Ideas?

      • turtlebunting
          August 27, 2010 at 12:07 pm
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          #47721

          VERY CARFULLY!!!!:lol:

        • fence post
            September 1, 2010 at 10:20 pm
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            #53577

            I use Fletch tape. They come off with out even damaging cresting

          • William Warren
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              September 2, 2010 at 12:29 am
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              #53697

              A sharp knife works for me. I have not actually tried this, but steam from a boiling pot might heat the glue enough to make it pliable enough to lift the feathers off.

            • Van/TX
                September 8, 2010 at 11:56 pm
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                #61604

                What turtle said. You just have to slow down and be careful:)…Van

              • Snakeeater
                  September 14, 2010 at 4:14 pm
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                  #11398

                  A sharp blade, laid flat along the shaft; use it to strip off the feather using a few passes.

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