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Title: Fletching Glue
Post by: Robert Warnock on December 03, 2014, 06:14:00 PM
How is the best way to store fletching glue between uses so that it doesn't dry out.  How much of a part does temp play?  I have been keeping it in the house, but I could keep it in the shop where it is considerably cooler.
Title: Re: Fletching Glue
Post by: bigbadjon on December 03, 2014, 06:24:00 PM
I just store it on a shelf or tackle box out of direct light. You should really change your glue out yearly as fresh glue works the best. Any household temp should be adequate and I would not store it in a fridge.
Title: Re: Fletching Glue
Post by: stagetek on December 03, 2014, 09:08:00 PM
I roll the tube up as I go, keeps the air out, and store it at room temp in a tackle box. Make sure the cap is on tight. Seems to last a long time.
Title: Re: Fletching Glue
Post by: Stump73 on December 03, 2014, 10:35:00 PM
I usually fletch several buddies arrows for them, I use the tape now,  but when used the it didnt last long from fletching several dozen arrows a year.
Title: Re: Fletching Glue
Post by: M60gunner on December 03, 2014, 11:23:00 PM
What glue? Some use super glue which does last longer in refer. I still have Ducco from last year that is good. A tight cap helps. I have never had Fletch-tite get hard in the tube. I keep my paints/glues between 70and80 degrees.
Title: Re: Fletching Glue
Post by: shreffler on December 04, 2014, 09:22:00 AM
I personally hate the tube that Fletch-tite Platinum and most other glues come in, so I bought a little squeeze bottle from 3rivers (they cost about $2 each) to keep all of my glue in. It does not harden in the tips, and doesn't make a mess.

I keep it in the house at room temperature and it's always ready to go.