[kokoe]

I was shooting and 2 arrows went astray and hit the wall, they went astray because the string pulled the knock out of the shaft. these are carbon shafts so the knocks are press in, could I glue them in what should I use, hot melt or super glue. on one arrow the point insert pulled out as well are they normally glued in or pushed in dry. I never built a carbon shat before they are new to me thanks Mike

 

[jtrops]

A common way to solve this problem is to use a small piece of plastic bag as a shim. You just put the plastic over the end of the arrow, and push the nock into the arrow so that the plastic is pressed in (between the nock insert, and the arrow shaft).

This holds it in place, but allows you to rotate the nock, or replace it easily if it breaks.

 

[bigbuckdn]

What Jtrops said but the point insert should be epoxied in or glued in
wondering if the nocks are proper for your shafts most quality nocks and shafts today don’t have a loose fit

 

[Strika]

Are they the cheap carbon shafts often sold with the cheaper bows? If so they're always loose and the inserts aren't glued in well either. As above, some plastic to shim will get you by. But invest in some good quality arrows. They give less issues and are well worth the investment.

 

[kokoe]

thanks for the advice yea they are cheapies all I can afford right now the pint was glued in but not well

 

[Viper1]

k -
Sorry, I don' know about "cheap carbon shafts", just not something I would risk using. If push in nocks are that loose, there's always a possibility that the end of the shaft is damaged.

I'd just get some appropriately spined aluminum arrows and be done with it.

Viper1 out.

 

[kokoe]

k -
Sorry, I don' know about "cheap carbon shafts", just not something I would risk using. If push in nocks are that loose, there's always a possibility that the end of the shaft is damaged.

I'd just get some appropriately spined aluminum arrows and be done with it.

Viper1 out.

I hear ya but I have to do what I can with what I got. better arrows are planed but not now

 

[Viper1]

k -

People have different finances and desires, I get that, but if I'm right about a damaged or defective shaft, even with a light bow, the possibility of injury is still there. Jazz arrows aren't that expensive, and will probably enhance your enjoyment - they will certainly shoot better.

Viper1 out.

 

[kokoe]

k -

People have different finances and desires, I get that, but if I'm right about a damaged or defective shaft, even with a light bow, the possibility of injury is still there. Jazz arrows aren't that expensive, and will probably enhance your enjoyment - they will certainly shoot better.

Viper1 out.

I checked the arrows carefully since the hit a block wall on one arrow the point insert came half way out, no signs of cracks or other damage what are jazz arrows

 

[jtrops]

Jazz are an aluminum arrow model from Easton. They are pretty inexpensive for a complete arrow. The other budget model from Easton is the Tribute. Both are really the same quality, maybe a color difference.

 

[kokoe]

Jazz are an aluminum arrow model from Easton. They are pretty inexpensive for a complete arrow. The other budget model from Easton is the Tribute. Both are really the same quality, maybe a color difference.

OK I'll look into them, where do you recommend

 

[jtrops]

If you're ordering them you can't go wrong with Lancaster. If you call them, and tell them what you have they should set you up with arrows to get you started.

 

[m60gunner]

The string pulled the nock out? Just how tight are the nocks on the string? Try this, nock an arrow with the string pointed at the floor. The arrow should hang, then hit the string, the arrow should fall to the floor. If it doesn’t your nocks are to tight on the string.

 

[c_m_shooter]

If that is the stock string on an import bow, sometimes they are way thicker than needed. Makes the nock fit overly tight. A quality string is a good idea if you plan to stick with the sport and is a chance to add color to your bow.

You can glue nocks in the arrows with superglue. I have done it for "steel challenge" matches along with a footer at the front. Black Eagle jntrepids will survive a few hits to steel that way....your mileage may vary.

 

[c_m_shooter]

For those not familiar, here is the infamous "Steel Armadillo" from the Texas Longbow Championship last year. Wood arrows don't survive misses, but have seen bamboo bounce off onetime and stay together.

 

[kokoe]

If that is the stock string on an import bow, sometimes they are way thicker than needed. Makes the nock fit overly tight. A quality string is a good idea if you plan to stick with the sport and is a chance to add color to your bow.

You can glue nocks in the arrows with superglue. I have done it for "steel challenge" matches along with a footer at the front. Black Eagle jntrepids will survive a few hits to steel that way....your mileage may vary.

I did the plastic bag trick if that don't work super glue is next, a new string is on my list thanks Mike