Repair fiberglass

[Blackhawk]

I just bought a 50 year old recurve from a friend and noticed the fiberlass at one tip had "lifted" slightly about 1/2".  

It seems from reading about this that clamping the area closed with  a 2 part epoxy might fix this.  My local Home Depot has several types of this expoxy, but which one would be best for the repair?

[JJB]

Lon,

I think Devcon 2 ton epoxy would work there if you can get it in the gap.  If you can, I'd recommend trying to get some sandpaper in there to rough it up a bit first.

If you can't get it in the gap Loctite super glue may get in there.

Keep us posted on how things work out.

-Jay

[Blackhawk]

Actually I was looking for some Locktite 420, but see that stuff is very difficult to locate locally.  

Is the Loctite super glue you mention about the same stuff and very runny?  

Also, is 24 hrs. long enough to keep the area clamped?

[bamboo]

use fine monofiliment to "floss" the glue in--i like gel super glue for repairs

[JJB]

The loctite I've used is what I find locally at the hardware store, it's pretty inexpensive (not 420) but has worked for me (overlays and tips).  Twenty four hours would be long enough.
-Jay

[Swissbow]

I use a heat gun to make  the epoxy liquid. Then I inject it with a syringe under the glass until even the tiniest crack is filled. Clamp it and let it cure for 24 hours. After it's cleaned and the finish is on you won't barely notice the place where the repair has been done.

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Andy

[Blackhawk]

Yesterday I went in to Home Depot and a helper suggested a two-part Loctite epoxy.  I applied the expoxy and clamped it up.  I'm going to remove the clamps after 24 hrs. and then string it up and shoot shoot after another 24.  Keep your fingers crossed.