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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: blacktailchaser on December 29, 2015, 10:02:00 PM
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for some of the arrow makers out there..what kind of glue do you use..
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Cyanoacetate.
Which is usually super glue, model glue, fletching glue, and probably other glues too. I buy the fletching glue because, locally at least, it's the best value by volume.
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All I use anymore is fletching tape. I never had any problems with Fletch Tite glue as long as I prepared my arrows.
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Fletch Tite myself- just got some bearpaw feltch tape can't wait to try. No more hour per half dozen fetching.
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Fletch Tite Platinum for carbon or aluminum.
I don't build wood arrows, but if I did, I would use Duco for them.
Bisch
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thanks for the info..i have herd about a few people using the duco..
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fletch tite or saunders for woods I use duco
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Fletching tape is what I use.
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I like Goat Tuff best, but have used the fletch tite Platinum with good results too.
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With aluminums I use comet then acetone until the shafts squeak, then use fletch tape on bare shafts and finish with a fore and aft drop of Gorilla super glue.
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Not a fan of Duco for anything but nocks. I use Fletch-tite or Saunders NPV. I've gotten to prefer the latter for both aluminum and carbon's.
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What are you fletching? Wood, aluminum, or carbon? If wood then what is the finish you are going to glue to?
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Fletching tape with Fletch-tite at each end for reinforcement
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X2 on what Bisch said
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Fletch tite on wraps,Saunders NPV directly to carbon or aluminum,and Duco on wood
Terry
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Used FletchTite platinum on a dozen XX75 Tribute alums. Prepped them with alcohol wipes. One by one they are gradually coming undone. Always had good luck with that glue. Must be the Tribute finish. From now on will use a fine grit sandpaper to rough them up a little before fletching.
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I've had better luck with Saunders NPV on aluminum.
The original Fletch-tite was better than the Fletch-tite Platinum they make today.
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NPV on everything. Great stuff!
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Fletch-tite Platinum :thumbsup:
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I only use Duco on my wood arrows I build. I used to use fletch tite but when they changed to Platinum version they did not bond as well to my arrows. not sure if it is the water based poly sealer I use or just the recipe is that much different in the Platinum.
Duco or if I run out...then Gorilla Glue Super is my backup...but DUCO all the way.
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E6000 ($3.00 for 2 oz tube). Similar formulation to Goop adhesives; waterproof, flexible in cold, excellent adhesion to carbon, aluminum, and wraps, easy cleanup. Only drawback for me is 15 minute clamp cure time.
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Loctite superglue is the best I've found. 20 seconds per feather to fletch an arrow which is faster than fletch tape when you consider the time it takes to cut and apply the tape. Works on carbon and aluminum. I've never had a problem with feathers coming loose like i did with fletch tape and its way faster than npv and fletch tite
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Saunders NPV glue for everything as I use water based Polycrylic to cover my cresting and wraps or Fletch Laq.
Got tape but have not tried it agian. I have seen tape turn to goo on alum arrows from the 100+ temps here.
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Bearpaw glue. Kustom King carries it.
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Try fletch tape it works.
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Gorilla Super glue /shock for carbons.
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I use Loc Tite super glue with 1 drop every 3/8 to 1/2 inch and put NPV on the ends and this is by far the best combo I've come across. It is both fast and strong! Used Duco, tape, Platinum and NPV prior to this. NPV is the best if time isn't an issue. Just my opinion though.
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Depends on what you are glueing.
I use duco on wood arrows with an oil base finish.
Fletch tite platinum on carbon and aluminums with Acry-lac finish.
Saunders NPV or Fletch time platinum on bare aluminum and carbon. Always clean the glueing surface of the shaft with denatured alcohol and then be carful not to touch it with a bare hand.
I've tried the tape in the past. It works great on wraps but seamed to get soft in hot weather. Im not sure if it was the tape or the wrap that was softening.
Hope this helps
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YEAH,i guess i should have said wooden shafts..that might have help..DUHHHHH..
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I only use wood & just build a few arrows for myself, I use Duco,
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X3 what Bisch said :thumbsup:
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Super glue for all of it. Tape like others said gets mushy in dry hot weather 95 and up.
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Duco or Loctite gel for me never had any issues.