glue for self nocks?

gringol · February 23, 2012, 07:37:00 AM

I'm looking for a water proof glue for hardwood inserts for self nocks. I've been using 2 part epoxy, but find it messy and difficult to work with. What do you use?

Pete Darby · February 23, 2012, 07:44:00 AM

I use Gorilla glue. After it dries I cut the nock slot then use my sander to take the insert down to flush with the shaft which also gets rid of any glue that squeezed out. I have never had one fail.

dragonheart · February 23, 2012, 08:07:00 AM

I use the 2 part epoxy the slow set. dries clear.

JamesV · February 23, 2012, 08:24:00 AM

after they are fitted to the shaft, use super-glue. Never come out

lpcjon2 · February 23, 2012, 08:28:00 AM

You can get marine grade 2 part epoxy from locktite at any hardware store and it dries clear and holds great.

gringol · February 23, 2012, 10:00:00 AM

Anyone use TB III?

americanhunter7 · February 23, 2012, 10:33:00 AM

I haven't used TBIII on arrows, but I know it holds up pretty well on laminated wood board bows. I usually use either Loc-Tite super glue, or a 2-ton epoxy.

SCATTERSHOT · February 23, 2012, 10:59:00 AM

I use TB III. Works great!

Ted Fry · February 23, 2012, 02:03:00 PM

Yes any of the wood glues that are waterproof will work fine , I use a two part epoxy.
I recommend that you dont use CA (super glue)if you plan on staining the shaft , stain wont go through the glue and you will have splotchy area around your nock.
Scattershot , just a recommendation , make the insert twice as long as the slot and make the insert cross grain to the shaft, this will help prevent splitting the nock.

Jack Skinner · February 23, 2012, 02:09:00 PM

TB III here as well

gringol · February 23, 2012, 03:55:00 PM

Thanks, everyone. I think I'll use TBIII for the next set. I used epoxy on the current dozen and I just don't enjoy working with that stuff.

SCATTERSHOT · February 23, 2012, 04:16:00 PM

Thanks for the tips, Ted.

Mike Vines · February 23, 2012, 05:41:00 PM

I use titebond as well for wood to wood, and also for wood to buffalo horn.

Grey Taylor · February 23, 2012, 05:54:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ted Fry:
Scattershot , just a recommendation , make the insert twice as long as the slot and make the insert cross grain to the shaft, this will help prevent splitting the nock.

Ted, don't you mean make the insert with the grain of the shaft so the string slot is across the grain?

Guy

sweeney3 · February 23, 2012, 06:52:00 PM

TB3 works well for wood to wood work. By wood, I'm including cane as well. Now, if you were to expand to antler, bone, etc, then I dunno. For hardwood though, it's good stuff. And water resistant.

SCATTERSHOT · February 23, 2012, 07:07:00 PM

that's what I thought, too, Guy. Good tip on the length, though.