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Author Topic: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?  (Read 363 times)

Offline DBinAlamo

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What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« on: February 04, 2012, 06:02:00 PM »
I need to put some broadheads together, and I'm just wanting to know what adhesive everyone's using, and what technique you're doing to spin check the broadhead after its glued.  Thanks for any links or info......  DB
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Offline sweeney3

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 06:51:00 PM »
Quick Stick or Ferrel Tite.  Wait till it cools then spin the arrow on a block of wood or counter top or whatever.  I have not had but one or two total that didn't set right the first time.
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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 06:58:00 PM »
X2 on the ferrel tite

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 07:01:00 PM »
I normally use a good epoxy.I used to spin arrows but a few years ago made this spinning jig.You can make a simpler one of wood.With the jig and a reference dot,you can align them perfectly and quickly.I went back and checked my old arrows,using the jig and they weren't as good as I thought they were.Some broadhead ferrules are very true and some are terrible.That complicates the process.

I've never had broadhead ferrules fly so well since using the jig.
 

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2012, 09:24:00 PM »
I use Hot Melt, I shove on the broadhead or field point then set the arrow, point down, on the table and spin it between my hands and adjust the point as needed.  If it takes to long to get it straight and the glue starts cooling I just put the tip back over the candle for a few seconds to heat it back up and continue.
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Offline Coiloil37

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2012, 11:18:00 PM »
I like hot melt and insert iron depending on what type of arrow I'm gluing to. I also built an arrow spinner similar to the one above with bearings from inline skates and a bit of wood.

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2012, 11:24:00 PM »
I also use hot melt cement.
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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2012, 11:29:00 PM »
Hot melt.

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 12:56:00 AM »
This week, I tried it with JB Weld, regular Gorilla Glue, and Super Gorilla Glue. Shot some today, and all worked well. I like the Super Glue since it was fastest and cleanest.

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2012, 01:05:00 AM »
Another Vote for  JB WELD!!  It has a Decent "Work Time" amd when its set, it is  NOT  going to Move! Just a Little Heat and the Points Come right loose! It is Relatively Inexpensive and worth its weight in Gold in the Field!! Once they are Stuck, the Bad Boys will  NOT  come off unless You take them off! Again, My  2 Cents . I have Yet to lose  ANY  Points since I started using the Stuff!!
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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2012, 01:05:00 AM »
I use a home made alignment jig too. It really works
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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2012, 01:40:00 AM »
THATS  What I need too! The "Self Alignment Guage" is Indespensible! Mine consists of Plastic Rollers from a Clost Kit, and a 2 X 4 to keep them together, and a Scale on the End to monitor the Wobble! Cheap? Frugal? Call it what you may, but it Works!!   :goldtooth:  hahahaha   :laughing:    :laughing:
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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2012, 02:34:00 AM »
If yopu plan on using them on an a set of arrows dedicated to just those broadheads (I do) then I use JB weld. Clean all parts thoroughly with acetone. Screw the adapter into the arrow and clean it with acetone. After all are done clean the inside of the broadhead with acetone with an ear swab (Q-tip). Mix the epoxy (slow cure) and apply to the adapter. Twist on the broadhead making sure they are aligned aligned perfectly by spinning or using a roller spinner ( I also orient them vertical at this time. Let them cure upsde down and you will have a rock solid connection when the moment of truth arrives.

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2012, 03:45:00 AM »
Hot melt here also.

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2012, 08:14:00 AM »
Ive never had any problems with the Gorilla super glue gel, quick and heat reversible. I also use it to fletch my arrows, good stuff.
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Offline DBinAlamo

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2012, 04:38:00 PM »
Thanks alot for all the info guys...DB
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Offline Jason R. Wesbrock

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2012, 06:07:00 PM »
I also use Ferr-L-Tite and a spinner to make sure the heads are dead straight. There are several spinners commercially available, or you can always make one out of a piece of scrap wood a pair of crossed nails.

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2012, 07:56:00 PM »
Something like this.   :)   Simple to the point of being crude, but it works very well.

 
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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2012, 08:34:00 PM »
JB Weld and a Dixon broadhead aligner - they come out perfect.  I have considered the Gorilla super glue but have not tried it.

Offline DBinAlamo

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Re: What adhesive for broadhead adpt.?
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2012, 04:54:00 PM »
I'll for sure try a spinning alinger, thanks.... DB
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