Greetings All,
What's the best glue to use with carbons so inserts don't pull out?
Thanks in advance.
Happy hunting,
Jason
This is the best I have found and you can remove easily and he is a sponsor here.
http://www.shop.bigjimsbowcompany.com/Quick-Stick-Hot-Melt-Glue-AA102.htm
2 part epoxy. I think I have loctite brand now.
I use Big Jim's hot melt
I like the low temp hot melt as well. I use the Super 735 we stock, great stuff! I like it for woodies too, it doesn't get brittle like some hot melts can.
I use Insert Iron, that I get from 3 Rivers. It takes a long time to set up, which I think keeps it somewhat pliable. I shoot a lot, and the bonds occasionally fail, so every few weeks I put my arrow points in a vise and give the shaft a twist. So far, I've been lucky and all the failures have occurred in the vise and not in the target.
The right preparation goes a long way. I always score the inside of the shaft with a bronze barrel brush and then use 91% alcohol to clean it. I also lightly sand and clean the insert. I've never had an insert pull loose after using epoxy or ferrule-tite cool flex.
I prep as the people above,and then use Gorilla Super glue,and have never had one come out.
I have used both the hot melt and different epoxys. I've gone back to the soft melt since if I strick something hard when I miss (which happens often) the insert comes loose and there usually no damage to the shaft. With epoxy usually the opposite happens and I get a break in the end of the shaft.
I agree with Rock 'N Bow. Preperation is key. I have the same protocol as he does as far as prep.
QuoteOriginally posted by Braveheart Archery:
I like the low temp hot melt as well. I use the Super 735 we stock, great stuff! I like it for woodies too, it doesn't get brittle like some hot melts can.
X2 The Super 735 has been my favorite for a couple years now. Haven't had an issue since I switched.
Low temp hot melt. Had great luck with it.
Big jim hot melt glue
Pine ridge