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Title: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 20, 2014, 04:27:00 AM
Besides Platinum that is? Had feathers come loose even with Bohning finish on my shafts. Heading to the store after work to look at other stuff.

Any suggestions appreciated, thanks!
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Scattergun2570 on December 20, 2014, 04:43:00 AM
yeah try BSI Maxi Cure,,stuff is great.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Longbow58 on December 20, 2014, 05:28:00 AM
I use tape now. Had an arrow lay in the woods for months and fletching stayed tight. All in the prep I believe. Good luck.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Possum Head on December 20, 2014, 08:00:00 AM
I wouldn't look any further than Platinum on carbon or aluminum. If it aint a stickin you aint holdin yur mouth right. Wood could be all together different bu if my feathers come off its gonna take effort. Platinum has ben beat up on more than one occasion but the only gripe I've got with it is it's shelf life.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: ISP 5353 on December 20, 2014, 08:02:00 AM
I use Onestringer wraps and super glue gel.  Fast and easy!  I had some problems with Platinum.
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Post by: TradBrewSC on December 20, 2014, 08:20:00 AM
I have been using the AAE fastset for years and never had a problem. it is basicly a gel form of superglue.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Pete McMiller on December 20, 2014, 08:34:00 AM
Ditto what possum said.  Never have had issues with Platinum on Carbon or Aluminum.  Haven't fletched a wood shaft in 40 years.  It's all about the prep and the technique.

Scrub shaft with Acetone and don't touch it with your fingers.
glue fletch to shaft - let dry
follow up with a dab on the front and back end of fletch - let dry
second follow up with a thin line down both sides of each feather.  Shouldn't come off now.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 20, 2014, 11:57:00 AM
Should have been a little clearer, these are Bohning dipped wood shafts. I just made a batch of arrows up couple months ago with this tube. Maybe it went bad since then?

I'll look for some of the suggestions above when I hit up Cabela's later today.

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Doug_K on December 20, 2014, 12:49:00 PM
Haven't tried alot, but I've used Fletch Tite Platinum, Steel Force beyond bond, and Goat Tuff.

The fletch tite never held up for me, few dozen shots and they would be coming off.

Steel force works well, but takes a while to set.

Goat Tuff is all I use now, sets in a couple minutes, and the feathers always wear out before coming off.

Don't know about the bohning dip, but I've used it on poly finished wood, paint, aluminum and carbon with the same results.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: damascusdave on December 20, 2014, 12:58:00 PM
I am a great believer in getting arrows fletched by someone who is good with tape...my arrow builder guarantees they will not come off and he has never had to make good on that...for fletching arrows myself I use the old white tube Fletch Tite which works way better than Platinum

DDave
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: M60gunner on December 20, 2014, 01:23:00 PM
I have had the best results lately with Saunders NPV glue. It works well with alum and carbons. That said I have never had an issue with Platinum over Bohning paints wood or alum. Shafts. I did not know it had a shelf life.
Reason I quit using Platinum is I have started to put water based polycrilic over my cap area to help protect my creesting.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Fastltz on December 20, 2014, 02:21:00 PM
Try the tape you will never go back...I've shot through foam targets and through critters and used my arrows very hard and the tape has held better than anything. Give it a try
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Diamond Paul on December 20, 2014, 02:40:00 PM
I use tape and fletch tite.  I would say you have some other issue if your feathers are coming loose, like not letting the clamp sit long enough before pulling it off or not properly prepping the shafts.  I have tried other stuff, like Goat Tuff and various forms of super glue type glues, but the bond from fletch tite is both tough and flexible and I haven't found anything that works better than that.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Cootling on December 20, 2014, 03:15:00 PM
Was using "archery" glues, but I don't always plan ahead and wanted something I can almost always get at the hardware store or WalMart.  Loctite Ultra Gel Control is an impact-resistant superglue that sticks... well, like glue... to carbon shafts and arrow wraps. I have not tried it with Bohning paint.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Stump73 on December 20, 2014, 03:54:00 PM
I use fletch tape and super glue for the drop of glue on the front and back of the feather.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Chesapeake on December 20, 2014, 04:01:00 PM
Loctite ultra-gel control, blue and black bottle. I've tried about everything and haven't used better than this.
If I find better I'll switch.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Jack Hoyt 75 on December 20, 2014, 05:00:00 PM
Bob Smith Industries!  This glue is amazing stuff and what some pros use.  When I started fletching I tried 4 of the most common highly respected glues and I think BSI is better.  You can by online.

I put a drop on front of feather when done for extra security and always use carbon prep to clean shafts first.

It works great for me!
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: hogless on December 20, 2014, 08:01:00 PM
Use  wood shafts with rustoleum spray paint for a cap and have had good results with Saunders  npv and  duco cement
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Nick Barber on December 20, 2014, 08:01:00 PM
Personally I like Duco. I have used it for almost as long as I have been building arrows and I've never had a problem with my feet hang coming off. All I shot are wood shafts generally finished with polyurethane hardwood floor finish. It has proven to be a good, long lasting combo.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 21, 2014, 06:02:00 AM
Thanks guys, grabbed some Goat Tuff and a new tube of Platinum to retry on the problem arrow. I've been rolling my own woodies almost since I started shooting 20+ years ago. Never had a problem with Bohning stuff being incompatible before, so maybe it's operator error.

I try different finish combos now and then and will definitely try out some of the suggestions.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 21, 2014, 09:13:00 AM
Hate it when my "feet hang" comes off.
  :laughing:
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: goldentrout_one on December 21, 2014, 09:18:00 AM
Just my two cents, Fletch Tite Platinum is very problematic for aluminum, never really worked for me, and even the manufacturer will say it really isn't intended for aluminum. I've had way too many problems keeping the feathers on with platinum, I'll never go back.

I've started using the generic super glue sold at Walmart, I think it's E6000, I've had zero issues with that stuff and it's easy to use, and way cheap! Only drawback is it gives off some noxious fumes, so make sure your work area is well-ventilated.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: tracker12 on December 21, 2014, 06:38:00 PM
Bob Smith Industries.  This stuff is the best.  Lancaster's Archery uses is it when they make up arrows.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: zepnut on December 22, 2014, 08:01:00 AM
Never had much luck with Fletch Tite Platinum....switched  to Saunders NPV
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: MEsquivel on December 23, 2014, 04:00:00 PM
ducco for wood
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: BRONZ on December 23, 2014, 04:52:00 PM
Loctite gel control over onestringer wraps for me.
Title: Re: Best Glue For Fletching ?
Post by: 7 Lakes on December 24, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
If your feathers are just falling off you have some type of compatibility problem. Go back and get your can of finish, there will be a phone# or website.  Ask them for a compatible glue.