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Offline zanzibar

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Best glue for bone tips?
« 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
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Offline bubby

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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2015, 12:37:54 am »
Loctight professional super glue
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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #2 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
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2015, 08:20:26 am »
I've used gel super glue, TBIII and 2ton epoxy all with good results.
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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #4 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
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2015, 12:21:22 pm »
Never thought of vinegar, Carson. I'll have to give it a try.
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Offline zanzibar

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Re: Best glue for bone tips?
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2015, 12:35:57 pm »
thanks everybody. Loctite professional super glue and vinegar - got it
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