Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: bowtarist on April 11, 2013, 12:35:01 pm
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Usually I wrap a feather on cane, but this time I'm wanting to glue some on. I have had glue fail on cane in the past, I guess it doesn't adhear to well to the smooth surface, I used gorilla super glue or Duco that time, I don't remember. I also dont scrap the outer skin off. Any ideas of a glue that I can use on cane that will hold w/o wrapping, or is that a pipe dream?
Thanks for your replys, See ya in Tennesee!! dpg
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saunders glue, always works.. if you ask me. i have used it on bamboo
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saunders glue, always works.. if you ask me. i have used it on bamboo
AMEN to that! Finally somebody else that uses Saunders. I havent used Fletch tite in years, too tempermental for me.
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Cool, thanks guys. I'll pick some up onm the way home tonight and give it a try. dpg
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loctite...
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What type of Saunders are you using? They make several kinds.
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NPV, it even sticks to boo arrows with wax on them.
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Thanks for the question Dan.
Thanks for the answer Pearly!! See you soon, dpg
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Right on Derik.
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Where do you get the Saunders NPV?
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Not sure what you have around you Matt, but the Gndr. Mtn. used to carry it around here.
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Loctite super glue. I've used it on my last 3 sets of target arrows and have never had a feather come off or even start to come off.
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Other glues should work with a light sanding to get through the rind.
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I've had the same experience as killer duck. I just made a half dozen shoot arrows and been shooting them through hay bails and bushes and not a one even shows ware. I tied them on too however so can't credit the glue for everything. I have some cane but haven't made them up yet. I'll let you know how it work on these.
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I currently use a cyanoacrylate product with an accelerator. It is necessary to hit the glue surface with 220 grit prior to gluing though. It works very well for me and is fast.
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Matt I get the big bottle of NPV from 3 Rivers.
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Well, I could/t find the NPV, but ended up getting a tube of Loctite superglue gel. Made a test run w/ an end cut off a full length feather and an unsanded cane end. I checked it this morning and it seemed pretty secure, I didn't give it my all, but I did try to pull the feather off and it seemed pretty tight. I'll sand a bit on the cane to rough up the surface, and try the loctite this time. @ the archery shop they did have a cyanoacrylate ethyl glue that bods with pressure in 5 seconds, but it was $10. I went with the Loctite for $4. I'll post pics of the arrows on another thread oce they are done. Thanks for all the replys guys, dpg
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Ever since going to SE two fletch, I've been tying them on with silk floss, but I get the brush-on Krazy Glue and soak the thread with it. Never hurts to have insurance.
Before that, I would use the standard fletch tape with dabs of Duco on the ends. Worked fine on my bamboo arras. I still brushed krazy glue along the quill for added stick.
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I've already gone through my first tube of Loctite gel super glue. Seems pretty good. Thanks guys! dpg
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Guys there are much better superglues available than loctite...it's another one of these well branded/advertised products....and it's expensive for what you get. It's also a little thin for the job. Superglues are available in many different viscosity's try a medium variety! Much more controlable.
The trick with bamboo is removing the rind 1st.
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Mike what other kinds of super glue do you suggest? I would like to try some
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I dont believe there are much better super glues available. A bit better suited for the application? Maybe. Loctite Professional is superb glue. Ive used 7-8 types including expensive stuff I got from a pet shop. Loctite dries fast, super clear and incredibly strong. Its NEVER let me down and it has held some sketchy bows together. Gorilla glue sucks, Krazy Glue sucks, Super Glue glue sucks to. Its crusty white crap that isnt very strong.