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Title: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: zanzibar on May 07, 2015, 11:42:14 pm

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I've looked and looked and can't find any relevant posts. I'm almost done with a hickory self bow and I'm planning to add bone tips. What would be the best glue for attaching the tips? The bow will draw about 50# @28". Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: bubby on May 08, 2015, 12:37:54 am

Loctight professional super glue

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: lebhuntfish on May 08, 2015, 01:38:23 am

Quote from: bubby on May 08, 2015, 12:37:54 am

Loctight professional super glue

Yep, just glued some on tonight! It sticks really good and fast!Patrick

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2015, 08:20:26 am

I've used gel super glue, TBIII and 2ton epoxy all with good results.

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: bubby on May 08, 2015, 10:10:38 am

The best thing about it is you just have to squeeze it with your fingers a few seconds then after 15 mins I'm shapeing it

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 08, 2015, 10:45:22 am

The natural oils in Bone can make it difficult to get strong bond even with good CA glue. Prepping the surface is key. Wiping with a solvent can work, but needs to be done thoroughly or it only wicks more oil to the surface.
I wipe the surface of the bone down with vinegar. Vinegar or other acid works well to degrease the bone. Then glued with loctite pro. This has been the only thing that works consistently for me.

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2015, 12:21:22 pm

Never thought of vinegar, Carson. I'll have to give it a try.

Title: Re: Best glue for bone tips?
Post by: zanzibar on May 08, 2015, 12:35:57 pm

thanks everybody. Loctite professional super glue and vinegar - got it