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Offline toomanyknots

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Using glue to coat whipping...
« on: February 20, 2011, 03:11:56 pm »
Well I usually whip my arrows, and will always whip the little front part just to make sure I dont get a arrow threw my hand like some people on here have talked about ( :o ), so I also brush the whippings in glue as well, as if you don't they wear down pretty fast and break. I use normal ol titebond 3 on arrows that are just for playing around with or will see lots of hard use, and it works great reallly. (After like 4 or 5 coats.) Sometimes the front part chips, but no big deal, just put some more on if I care about it. Usually don't as it's just a beat up stump shooter anyhow. Only thing about it is the dark brown color. I wanted to make some arrows where the shaft section under the fletchings were painted and glue over the whipping to protect it, but still see the painted shaft underneath. Heres some glues that dry clear, and have a good amount of open time to allow for brushing on.


I was wondering if anybody had any experience with either of these glues...
« Last Edit: February 21, 2011, 12:27:47 pm by Pat B »
"The way of heaven is like the bending of a bow-
 the upper part is pressed down,
 the lower part is raised up,
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 the part that has too little is increased."

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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2011, 03:22:25 pm »
I use super glue. It dries clear and fast!  ;D
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2011, 11:42:40 pm »
Do you paint it on with a brush? Wouldn't it dry to fast? Well, apparently not, since you use it, :)
"The way of heaven is like the bending of a bow-
 the upper part is pressed down,
 the lower part is raised up,
 the part that has too much is reduced,
 the part that has too little is increased."

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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 01:34:53 am »
I put it on the wrap and use my finger to smooth it out. As long as it is wet you won't stick to it.
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2011, 01:56:35 am »
try this, i use it for building rods, and once its dry, it will stand up to mast things and dries very clear


 fish, it is against another rule to post a link to a site that is not a sponsor of PA. Maybe you should take a minute and read the rules!
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2011, 05:11:49 am »
Howdy,  I use super glue as well.   I use a piece of plastic bag to smooth the glue after I put a few drops on the binding.  You can re-coat in a short while and build quite smooth a perfectly clear film.   I usually just use the drop on liquid, but at least one maker has a brush on super glue.   Ron
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011, 11:50:07 am »
The brush on super glue works well too. The stuff I have is a light purple coloe but dries clear.     A light sanding with very fine sandpaper between coats will make a solid , secure band of your wraps.
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2011, 12:11:37 pm »
Sweet. Will definitely try superglue.

"it is against another rule to post a link to a site that is not a sponsor of PA. Maybe you should take a minute and read the rules!"

Sorry.
"The way of heaven is like the bending of a bow-
 the upper part is pressed down,
 the lower part is raised up,
 the part that has too much is reduced,
 the part that has too little is increased."

- Tao Te Ching, 77, A new translation by Victor H. Mair

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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2011, 12:24:28 pm »
I didn't even look at those. ::)    I will delete them. In the future you can give the company name and a discription of the item just no direct link to companies that are not sponsor.
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2011, 01:42:04 pm »
The brush on super glue works well too. The stuff I have is a light purple coloe but dries clear.     A light sanding with very fine sandpaper between coats will make a solid , secure band of your wraps.
sorry, i just was trying to show a product, not really the site, ill remember that for next time, thanks for letting me know
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2011, 02:59:29 pm »
You can also have folks contact you for more info. ;)
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2011, 05:34:36 pm »
   After you've completly finished your arrow buy a can of varafane spray your whole arrow. Never had it where off not to primitive but a good sealer. 
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2011, 01:09:45 am »
I wrap the fletch with art. sinew or sinew. When I fletch with Duco I coat with same. When I fletch with sinew I coat with hide glue. Jawge
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2011, 10:13:33 am »
I usually use supper glue,I put it on with my finger and wipe my finger off on my paints,then get yelled at by Miss Joanie ,What is that stuff on your paints.I say the same that that is on my finger as I chew it off the tip of my finger. ;) ;D ;D
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Re: Using glue to coat whipping...
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2011, 05:29:04 pm »
i am with George,i also use ducco.it has a longer working time and dries clear.hope this helps,steve
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