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Title: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Nala on February 13, 2015, 01:04:00 PM: Hey all,

I've been using Fletch Tape for a long time and now I am tired of my feathers losing shape and distorting. No matter how many dabs of glue I put on them, eventually they'll not be straight or helical any longer.

So, the last couple arrows I done I used Fletch Tite Platinum. It was OK, but I didn't really care for it. I'd rather have something better, quicker. Since I am not experienced using FT Platinum, I was inconsistent in using the right amounts on each rib.

I'd like to find something that sets quicker, stronger and not as critical if you don't get the exact right amount.

I've read that some like the Gorilla Glue Super Glue Gel that gives you 10 seconds before it sets. Other Super Glue Gels seems to be popular as well.

What do you all really like and recommend?

Thanks

Nalajr
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: GreyGoose on February 13, 2015, 01:10:00 PM: Same old Bohning stuff I've used for years. I can't say it's any better than anything else, but it seems to work fine.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on February 13, 2015, 01:32:00 PM: Beyond Bond from Steelforce.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: T Mowery on February 13, 2015, 01:36:00 PM: Saunders NPV
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Post by: Snow Crow on February 13, 2015, 01:46:00 PM: E6000, about $3 per tube in the craft section of wallyworld. Same type of adhesive as Goop; flexible and waterproof when dry so has been excellent for winter shooting here in MN, permanent bond yet fletching and glue remnants can be completely removed by fingernails, and easy to use. Only con is 15-20 minute cure time.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: wingnut on February 13, 2015, 01:55:00 PM: Gel CA glue is what our wrap maker recommended. I use it and it works great.

Mike
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: smokin joe on February 13, 2015, 01:57:00 PM: Bohning Platinum -- It has never failed on me…..
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: bulldog18 on February 13, 2015, 02:00:00 PM: Gorilla super glue gel.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: riverrat 2 on February 13, 2015, 02:06:00 PM: Fletch-Tite Platinum.
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Post by: ISP 5353 on February 13, 2015, 02:36:00 PM: Super glue gel.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on February 13, 2015, 02:48:00 PM: I've been using "Goat Tuff" for years on wraps and have never had one come loose. It sets a bit slower than CA gel does.... But the CA works very good too. I've use the regular thick formula CA with good luck too..... not so good on bare carbon though...
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: yeager on February 13, 2015, 02:51:00 PM: For years I've been using AAE Fastset Gel. As the name implies, it sets up fast and has never failed me yet.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: zepnut on February 13, 2015, 03:10:00 PM: x2 0n the Saunders NPV
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Post by: Mike Vines on February 13, 2015, 03:11:00 PM: Has anybody tried Duco? Wondering how that stuff works on the wraps.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: stagetek on February 13, 2015, 03:44:00 PM: Fletch-tite Platinum. Works great with wraps.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: the rifleman on February 13, 2015, 04:04:00 PM: Fletch tite platinum. I have had good luck with it, however--no matter how much is left in the tube I always treat myself to a fresh tube each summer---my experience has been that it does have a shelf life once opened.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Riverrat43 on February 13, 2015, 04:43:00 PM: Are you sure you're cleaning the wraps properly? I use tape and have never had a problem.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Archer Dave on February 13, 2015, 04:52:00 PM: I have been using Gorilla Glue Super Glue recently and it seems to work really well. I don't think they will ever come off on their own.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Msbow on February 13, 2015, 05:22:00 PM: Gorilla super glue impact tough! I clean the feather quils and the wraps with denatured alcohol, before I glue them on. I've never had a feather come off, never!
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: bowhuntingrn on February 13, 2015, 05:48:00 PM: I Prefer: "Loctite® Super Glue ULTRA Gel Control™ is a specially formulated rubber toughened instant adhesive that resists impact, shock, vibration and temperature extremes"
It also is recommended by Onestringer which is more than good enough for me. It is a bit thicker and easier to control than the Gorilla glue for me. Also is available just about everywhere. When you think the bottle is empty, run a large pin or needle deep into the bottle to be sure. You may just get a bit more out of that bottle.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Terry Lightle on February 13, 2015, 06:31:00 PM: we use Fletch Tite Platinum on wraps with no problems.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: monsterbuck on February 13, 2015, 06:40:00 PM: Super glue gel. God bless.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: M60gunner on February 13, 2015, 09:32:00 PM: Fletch Tite Plat, Saunders NPV and Gorilla glue in the blue topped bottle. Just did a few arrows with the Gorilla super glue. I have been super glue challenged ( more on me) but this bottle top was easy to work with.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Slickhead on February 14, 2015, 08:40:00 AM: x2 on FT platinum
actually creates a chemical bond melting the wrap
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Stump73 on February 14, 2015, 08:48:00 AM: Super glue gel
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: TealCoin on February 14, 2015, 09:14:00 AM: FT Platinum user here. Never had an issue with wraps.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on February 14, 2015, 10:01:00 AM: I use what One Stringer says to use Super Glue Gel . I use to use Fletch Tite Platnium but has sone react bad with reflective wraps. Once dry is was ok but before that it eating through the wrap.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: myshootinstinks on February 14, 2015, 10:18:00 AM: The info below is from the "Arrows by Kelly" site. Kelly retired several years ago but has built more arrows than anyone I know. As you can see, the best glue to use depends on the finish used or the surface of the arrows.

What glue should I use for nocks and feathers?
First off, the same type of glue is used for both. However, the type depends upon what type of paint is used, or the type of shafting.
• Wood shafts using gasket lacquer – use Duco Cement.
• Wood shafts using Bohning Lacquer – must use Fletch-Tite or Fletch-Tape.
• Wood shafts using enamel, polyurethane’s, varethane’s and water based paints – use Duco Cement.
• Aluminum shafts – use Fletch-Tite or Fletch-Tape.
• Fiberglass shafts – use Bond-Tite, Fletch-Tite or Fletch-Tape.
• Carbon shafts – use Bond-Tite or Fletch-Tape. Glues like Super Glue can also be used.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Mr. fingers on February 14, 2015, 10:34:00 AM: Another platinum vote here
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Post by: frassettor on February 14, 2015, 10:53:00 AM: Fletch tight platinum
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Post by: 1/4 away on February 14, 2015, 10:57:00 AM: X2 for the Loctite.
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 14, 2015, 01:48:00 PM: fletchtite platinum
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: the rifleman on February 14, 2015, 02:47:00 PM: Snow Crow---how to you apply the E6000? My wife has a tube in her craft stuff, but the nozzle end is very wide. I always like to use what we have...
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: Robert Armstrong on February 16, 2015, 10:47:00 AM: Fletch-Tite Platinum
Title: Re: What Glue do You Use for Feathers on on Wraps??
Post by: bigbadjon on February 16, 2015, 01:42:00 PM: I did not see it answered on here so... Duco is not compatible with wraps.