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What glue for fletching wood shafts?

Started by J. Cook, July 26, 2016, 12:03:00 PM

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J. Cook

First time making wood arrows... which glue do I need for fletching the wood shafts?  I'm not a fan of tape - not at all.  I've use Gorilla super glue on carbons for years with great results.  I'll be using wipe on poly as the sealER on the shafts.
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bowhuntingrn

Duco works well if you can find it, but it is slow. Same for the Saunders NPV (love this stuff, but slow). I personally have been using the same Loctite Ultragel Super Glue that I use on carbons and it seems to be holding up fine (I do put a spot of the NPV at either end of the feather). You could likely use the same Gorilla glue you've been using. Just for the record, I also use Minwax wipe on poly (oil based / gloss).
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Pine

I have had good results with the Gorilla Super Glue .
But I prefer NVP .
The Super Glue can make a cloudy haze along the feather but it is still a strong bond .
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Gordon Jabben

Depends on the finish.  Duco works well with poly or gasket lacquer.

BAK

I've used fetch tite for nearly 50  years and never had a failure.
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Sam McMichael

I have had good luck with Duco, NPV, and Fletch Tite.
Sam

stagetek

I've had excellent results with both Fletch-Tite and Saunders NPV. prefer the latter.

Crittergetter

I switchd to fletch tape and won't look back!
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Bud B.

For wood arrows and a poly finish, Duco works best for me.
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Wild Bill MCP 808

Fletch tite works for me. Been using it for years no problems.
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Bill Wilhelm

Duco for me, but I guess as mentioned above, the finish on your shaft could influence how well a particular glue works.

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JR Belk

super glue. Never had any issues on poly
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Dave Lay

another Duco user but its gotten harder to find
    Ace hdwe is about the only place ive found it lately
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