big jims hot melt

[nhbuck1]

i dont understand why im having a problem with this, im shooting carbons, i heat the glue up with lighter then again once on insert then install, the inserts keep pulling out after about twenty shots

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

Are you cleaning the inserts and the insides of the shaft good?

[nhbuck1]

ya

[MCS]

It's the best I've used. Maybe a bad batch.

[imbowhunt10]

I have used Jim's hotmelt on woodies, and also with my carbons. Amazing hot melt as far as strength and durability. If inserts are the right size, it should work with properly preparing.

[nhbuck1]

thinking of it i wasent cleaning the shafts, what should i use and would this be the cause?

[Shadowhnter]

I like to use a new and clean .27 cal copper wire bore brush on a handle, to lightly scuff the inside of the shaft. Then with q-tips use Denatured Alcohol and wipe clean. Then run a dry one in. With a clean insert, a thin smear all the way around it of quick stick. Holds very well.

[imbowhunt10]

I use acetone or denatured alcohol. Make sure you clean the inside of the shaft and also the insert as well.

[nhbuck1]

would isopropyl alcohol work?

[rraming]

Never had that problem but I don't use a lighter, use blow torch or alcohol burner.

That stuff is the best!

[Tedd]

That stuff works so good I quit cleaning the components. Though I'm sure I'll clean hunting hunting arrows before assembly.
I'm using the Three Rivers Trad only shafts  and those are the harder to make something stick to. The are slick inside and out. Big Jim hot melts works on them.
Tedd

[Chain2]

I use the stove burner when Sue isn't looking and I scuff as well. Soon as they cool I shoot. No problems

[Chain2]

I use the stove burner when Sue isn't looking and I scuff as well. Soon as they cool I shoot. No problems

[Chain2]

Sorry for the double tap

[Car54]

Originally posted by nhbuck1:
would isopropyl alcohol work?

I only clean with denature alcohol..no oils in it.
Works great.

Id the glue you are using this one:

 https://bigjimsbowcompany.com/product/quick-stick-hot-melt-glue/  

If not, you have the wrong glue! I have used this stuff on GT and Easton FMJ shafts, without cleaning anything, and have never lost one single insert! If I use full length shafts, I usually don't clean at all. If I cut the shaft, I use a Q-Tip soaked in 90% isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside of the shaft.

Bisch

[katman]

Originally posted by nhbuck1:
would isopropyl alcohol work?

NO. Its called rubbing alcohol as it has some oil in it. Stick with denatured alcohol or acetone. Clean both shaft and insert. I like to get the metal insert hot so the glue can stick good then coat with a film of Big Jim's hot melt, insert the insert then 1/2 a twist, spin for true then dunk in cool water. Done quickly so not to overheat the carbon.

[Terry Lightle]

All I use,never had a problem
Terry

[DXH]

All I've used .. Has been great.

[screamin]

It didn't work for me either, nor does jb weld. Gorilla glue works best for me.