ANST - Seating Baldar Blunts

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This was sent to me by Sir Erika, who is the Captain of Archers in Trimaris,
I believe:

Subject: How to seat a Baldar Blunt-revised  
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 07:29:41 -0800 (PST)  Status: Normal  
From: Linda Archer <archerbear at yahoo.com>     

Please pass this information on to all your combat archery buddies.

Thanks!
Polarbear hugs,
Sir Erika

Seating the Baldar Blunt on your arrows or bolts:

First, you must tape the arrow shaft lengthwise with strapping tape.  The strapping
tape must cover the shaft from the fletches to the end of the arrow and COVER
the end of the arrow. The strapping tape does not need to be under the fletches
or between the fletches.  Solid Fiberglass shafts must also be taped.

After covering the shaft with strapping tape, place a mark on the shaft 1/2
inch from the end of the arrow.  Push the Baldar Blunt onto the end until it
covers the 1/2 inch mark.  A little soap or spit will help it slide on more
easily.  The Baldar Blunt can take shafts up to 3/8" in diameter, but these
can
be difficult to insert. If you are having trouble, try holding the collar of
the Blunt under hot tap water just before inserting the shaft.  Push it in straight
and do NOT let the Blunt twist to the side or you will split the collar.  If
you split the collar, the Blunt may not be used.   Do not use oil
or other lubricants to make your Baldar Blunt slide on more easily because it
might damage the Blunt and it might cause the Blunt to slide back off the shaft.


To make sure the Baldar Blunt is completely seated onto the shaft, shoot the
arrow at a solid wall with your bow half drawn.  For crossbows, shoot the wall
and stand way back from the wall.  After shooting, inspect the arrow to make
sure the Blunt is seated completely on the shaft.  To do this, grab the arrow
or bolt at either end and flex it.  If you feel that the Blunt is not completely
seated on the shaft, shoot the wall again.  Also inspect the Blunt for damage.
 

Now you must tape the Blunt to the shaft.  Use 1/2 inch electrical tape because
it sticks and stretches well.  Stretch the tape slightly as you wrap it three
times around the shaft BELOW the collar of the Baldar Blunt.  Then stretch the

tape up to the collar of the Blunt and wrap the tape three times around the
collar.  Now stretch the tape back down to the shaft, and make three more wraps
around the shaft below the Blunt.  Do not stretch the tape too much or it will
slide off the collar of the blunt.  Use good quality electrical tape or you
will have to retape your blunts too often.

After shooting your arrows or bolts, you must inspect them.  Do not shoot them
again is you find:

1.  Damage.
2.  The Baldar Blunt is no longer seated correctly.
3.  The Baldar Blunt is no longer taped on correctly.

Shoot Straight!
Sir Erika
2/28/2000

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Linda L. Archer
11717 SW 99 Ave
Gainesville, FL 32608
352/495-5073
archerbear at yahoo.com

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