What glue for recurve tips

[bigcountry]

I have an older set of zipper limbs, that had overlays of hickory then fiberglass overtop of fiberglass.  

The glass started cracking so I grinded off the overlays down to the main fiberglass that covers the whole limb.

I ordered some phenolic strips and plan on putting that with antler over it.

What glue is recommended for this?

[bjansen]

I would say smooth on.  Cant beat it.  Especially for the antler, I have had problems with antler and superglue.

[Kanga]

Mark.

I use the same epoxy for tip overlays as I do for the glue up.

Areo/Marine 400

[bigcountry]

Originally posted by Kanga:
Mark.

I use the same epoxy for tip overlays as I do for the glue up.

Areo/Marine 400

Hate to buy a batch of it.  Won't ever use for anything but that.  Might, but doubt it.

[bjansen]

You can use the $2, two part, 5 min epoxy from wallyworld.  Ive done that a few times. It doesnt sand as great as Smooth On does but it works just fine.  Just work on one side at a time too unless you can work fast.

[Igor]

I've been using 6 minute epoxy from home depot. I like it because it come in a double plunger applicator so it is easy to use a little for tips etc and store the rest for the next project.


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[bigcountry]

Thanks guys.  I might try the epoxy.  Guess worse case is they come off.

[jess stuart]

I used either super glue or expoxy can't remember which now, but it let the overlays slip after a few days.  I am sure it was something I did or didn't do, as other people use both.  I have just used smooth on since then, probably overkill but no problems.

[Jason Scott]

Mine slipped when I used the two part 5 minute epoxy. It cut my string. So I sanded them and used smooth-on with no worries since.

[mater]

Ive used the 5 min. stuff on about 50-60 bows now with no problem. Make sure it is roughed up good on all gluing surfaces. Give it a day or two to dry. Its not fully cured for 24 hours at 70 degrees. Or a couple days this time of year in my shop.

[bigcountry]

I PM'd a guy in MD that makes bows.  Asked him a favor if he could let me borrow a slather of Smooth on

[Kanga]

Mark.

I have some smooth on in the shop let me know if you want it.

[bigcountry]

Thanks Russ.  I appreciate it.