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JC:
I recently was given a bottle of powerbond adhesive, a product from Bohning for carbon arrow inserts. So far, this is the best I've ever used for carbon arrows. I've been extremely pleased with not only how strong it holds, but it's very slight flexibility that keeps it from breaking the bond after multiple severe hits like some other adhesives I've tried in the past(slow cure 2 part epoxy, fast cure 2 part, superglues of various natures, goat tuff, low temp hot melt, high temp, and on and on).

It reacts a lot like gorilla glue, and may be the same...though they say it's not. It expands and "foams" slightly as it cures. The guy that gave me the bottle said it was "messy" and didn't like it. If you put too much on, it is very messy...but with a bit of practice, and spartan application instead of covering the parts, it's very "clean". Good applicator bottle and simple instructions.

Highly recommend it if you are looking for something to make carbons that much more dependable.

Charlie Lamb:
That's good to know, bud! Been struggling with that issue myself.   :thumbsup:

Jim Harris:
I was thinking about trying this glue as I see it is heat reversable. Have you tried it on aluminums? Am I right in in assuming you are using it to glue points and inserts in? Thanks, Jim.

BigRonHuntAlot:
Good to hear, Ive got a bottle coming from 3 rivers to test. Atleast I know it works now.  :thumbsup:

JC:
Jim, I didn't know about heat reversability...but that sure is a plus.

I have not used it on aluminum arrows and aluminum inserts but have had great success with both brass and aluminum inserts for my carbon arrows.

I also have done a few broadheads and a judo with it but have yet to really run those through the ringer to see if it works as well on them. I can't see why it wouldn't work very well in this application too...but no personal testimonies there yet.

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