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Reusing limb savers?

Started by xtrema312, December 13, 2011, 10:59:00 AM

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xtrema312

Anyone ever do this?  What glue to use?
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RUSTY1

I have never done it, but I know I would never glue one on to re-use it. I'm sure 3M makes a double sided tape strong enough to do it without gluing them on.
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Whip

I agree with the double sided carpet tape idea as a first choice.

I'm not sure if it would work or not, but Barge Cement might be the only glue that I would consider.  At least if it doesn't work it can be removed without ruining your finish.
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xtrema312

I was thinking something like Barge Cement, but have had a hard time finding that anywhere.
1 Timothy 4:4(NKJV)
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.

Firefly Long Bow  James 4:14
60" MOAB 54@29 James 1:17

Michigan Longbow Association

Pepper

Go to an office supply store, and get the small dots that are double sided tape,  I think 3M, same thing that they use at the factory.
In the pre-trad days, used to have to re-install them on the wheelie.
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Raineman

Don't waste your time with the double sided carpet tape (sorry Whip). It does not work.

If anyone finds out which dots work, please let me know.

Canadian Idle

Barge cement works great. Clean off the old residue down to the plastic, wipe the surface well with 99% Isopropil alchohol (both the limbsaver and the spot on the limb). Apply the Barge cement to both the limbsaver and the limb and let dry for 15 minutes. "Carefully" place the limbsaver where you want it, press it down firmly, I use a plastic ruler or ?? and go under the Mushroom part and press the outer edge of the plastic base down firmly. You should leave them for a while before you use the bow. I've never had one come off yet. As with fletching arrows etc., the important thing is to get everything really clean first. Should be no problems,....Lloyd  :thumbsup:

ron w

I have used 2 sided tape.......no problem ,It works! took them off a bow I sold and put them on my Zipper. Still on there, been 8 weeks! Make sure you clean the limb with Alcohol or something like that!
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gokartjon

Email Limbsaver. They will send you a sheet of the double sided adhesive dots at no charge!

maxwell

Walmart has industrial two sided tape, it's red and holds very well, check the sewing section.  Most all my bows have used limbs savers on them.

xtrema312

QuoteOriginally posted by gokartjon:
Email Limbsaver. They will send you a sheet of the double sided adhesive dots at no charge!
We have a winner!  :jumper:  

I will check it out.
1 Timothy 4:4(NKJV)
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.

Firefly Long Bow  James 4:14
60" MOAB 54@29 James 1:17

Michigan Longbow Association

JRY309

3Rivers carries small squares of double sided tape,look like they would work great for limbsavers.Item #5963 in 3Rivers.

xtrema312

They said to use 3M tape.  Looks like I will try to find some of those dots.  It would be fun to play with them on different bows, limbs, and spots on the limbs if they are easy to move around vs. buy new ones.
1 Timothy 4:4(NKJV)
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.

Firefly Long Bow  James 4:14
60" MOAB 54@29 James 1:17

Michigan Longbow Association

TDHunter

x2 on the 3m double sided tape, works well.

magnus

Yep carpet tape. Have a set on a bow for about 4 years now. Clean the limb good as stated above.
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