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Title: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: J. Cook on July 26, 2016, 12:03:00 PM
First time making wood arrows... which glue do I need for fletching the wood shafts?  I'm not a fan of tape - not at all.  I've use Gorilla super glue on carbons for years with great results.  I'll be using wipe on poly as the sealER on the shafts.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: ranger 3 on July 26, 2016, 12:10:00 PM
Duco
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: bowhuntingrn on July 26, 2016, 12:20:00 PM
Duco works well if you can find it, but it is slow. Same for the Saunders NPV (love this stuff, but slow). I personally have been using the same Loctite Ultragel Super Glue that I use on carbons and it seems to be holding up fine (I do put a spot of the NPV at either end of the feather). You could likely use the same Gorilla glue you've been using. Just for the record, I also use Minwax wipe on poly (oil based / gloss).
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Pine on July 26, 2016, 01:20:00 PM
I have had good results with the Gorilla Super Glue .
But I prefer NVP .
The Super Glue can make a cloudy haze along the feather but it is still a strong bond .
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Shadowhnter on July 26, 2016, 01:28:00 PM
All ive used is duco.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Gordon Jabben on July 26, 2016, 01:39:00 PM
Depends on the finish.  Duco works well with poly or gasket lacquer.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: BAK on July 26, 2016, 02:27:00 PM
I've used fetch tite for nearly 50  years and never had a failure.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: ranger 3 on July 26, 2016, 03:48:00 PM
Ace hardware has Duco
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 26, 2016, 05:48:00 PM
I have had good luck with Duco, NPV, and Fletch Tite.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: stagetek on July 26, 2016, 05:57:00 PM
I've had excellent results with both Fletch-Tite and Saunders NPV. prefer the latter.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Crittergetter on July 26, 2016, 06:31:00 PM
I switchd to fletch tape and won't look back!
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Bud B. on July 26, 2016, 07:24:00 PM
For wood arrows and a poly finish, Duco works best for me.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Wild Bill MCP 808 on July 27, 2016, 04:10:00 AM
Fletch tite works for me. Been using it for years no problems.
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: on July 27, 2016, 09:00:00 AM
Duco for me, but I guess as mentioned above, the finish on your shaft could influence how well a particular glue works.

Bisch
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: JR Belk on July 29, 2016, 12:45:00 PM
super glue. Never had any issues on poly
Title: Re: What glue for fletching wood shafts?
Post by: Dave Lay on July 29, 2016, 04:31:00 PM
another Duco user but its gotten harder to find
    Ace hdwe is about the only place ive found it lately