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I've always fletched with tape when doing up any arrows, but I know a lot of guys prefer glue. I've used Fletchtite Platinum in the past, and it works great, but takes forever to fletch up a dozen arrows on a single jig.
What glue have you guys used that doesn't take as long to dry and you've had good success? Or should I just stick with the tape?
Posts: 53 | From: Saratoga Springs, UT | Registered: Apr 2012
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Stick with tape.... Keep it in the frig when not in use, last longer, If you get some that that dose not hold, it got hot....
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Thanks for the tip on keeping tape in the fridge. I've never had a problem with tape, but most guys I know prefer glue, so I just wanted to know if the extra time was worth it.
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quote:Originally posted by mike g: Stick with tape.... Keep it in the frig when not in use, last longer, If you get some that that dose not hold, it got hot....
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Good tip on the fridge!
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taped feathers seemed to lean over on me in warmer weather. Went back to glue.
Posts: 1964 | From: Norton Shores, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2007
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For whatever reason, I have never had a good experience with tape. I stick with glue and have never had any problems.
Posts: 476 | From: Littleton, Colorado | Registered: May 2009
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Thin supper glue .Im hard on arrows tape gets ripped off real fast.
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I love tape but had trouble with my last roll and used some Pine Ridge instant adhesive that I bought from The Footed Shaft, a sponsor. So far so good. Works as well as Goat Tough but a bit cheaper.
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I had trouble with storing taped arrows in a box. If any side pressure they would give. The tape is nothing more than a thin layer of glue that should set,up over time to be about the same. I really like the platinum glue. If your fletching all the time tape will be fast. I don't do,as many arrows and for that reason use the glue.
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Glue for me. I tried the tape and couldn't get the hang of it. The few I did fletch worked ok but didn't hold up like glue.
Posts: 890 | From: Minnesota | Registered: Jul 2007
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quote:Originally posted by mike g: Stick with tape.... Keep it in the frig when not in use, last longer, If you get some that that dose not hold, it got hot....
Yep I stopped using glue other than on the tips of the feathers, just to help the tape out.
Posts: 1056 | From: Pennsylvania | Registered: Mar 2011
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Ive tried tape two different times problems both times. Im fletching arrows right at this moment. 2020 and 2018 legacys. I use 2 bitzs wraps and super glue. For wood i use duco and it takes a little longer
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