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Title: Fletching glue
Post by: tradhunterRN on June 13, 2012, 05:46:00 PM
Quick question. My wood arrows fletchings are starting to peel from penetrating the yard. Can I use the same hot melt glue as I use for my points to secure them back in place?

Also, any good links to how to fletch feathers? I have some arrows that straight up just need new fletchings.

Thanks gang!!!
Title: Re: Fletching glue
Post by: bigbadjon on June 13, 2012, 05:59:00 PM
Your hot melt glue will not work. Your glue will depend on what finish your arrows have. Bohning will use Fletch Tite platinum. Most others will accept Duco. Super glue gel also works on most finishes if you are in a pinch. To fletch them yourself you will also need a fletching jig. Most archers use a Jo Jan mono it you will only be doing a few arrows.
Title: Re: Fletching glue
Post by: lpcjon2 on June 13, 2012, 09:00:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bigbadjon:
Your hot melt glue will not work. Your glue will depend on what finish your arrows have. Bohning will use Fletch Tite platinum. Most others will accept Duco. Super glue gel also works on most finishes if you are in a pinch. To fletch them yourself you will also need a fletching jig. Most archers use a Jo Jan mono it you will only be doing a few arrows.
X2 jigs may vary
Title: Re: Fletching glue
Post by: Brazos on June 13, 2012, 09:59:00 PM
I like fetching tape with a dob of glue on each end of the feather.  It is really quick and holds up pretty good.  Cheap enough to try and see if you like it.
Title: Re: Fletching glue
Post by: tradhunterRN on June 13, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
thanks for the responses gang! Might have to go with superglue for now...wife might kick my butt if I order from 3Rivers again lol
Title: Re: Fletching glue
Post by: Dirtybird on June 13, 2012, 11:32:00 PM
Platinum glue for most applications