Glue for fletching blazers
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From: craig@work
18-Aug-15
I have been a fan of fletch tite platinum for years but occasionally have some issues. Seems like I read on here that guys are using super glue gel for this. Any suggestions or input?
Craig
From: Bear Track
18-Aug-15
Craig, I just started a thread on this. I checked Youtube last night and that fletchtite scored the lowest in a test this guy did. Blue Glue from G5, Boehning Quantum XT and Loctite Ultra Gel virtually would not let the vanes off the shaft. Fletchtite was the one I had trouble with too. I'm sure this has been discussed here before.
From: Ridge Ghost
18-Aug-15
I have had good luck with Goat Tuff
From: Charlie Rehor
18-Aug-15
I've had Good luck with AAE Max Bond
From: Mike_Parson
18-Aug-15
i personally use superglue gel and it has always worked wonderfully. this last batch of arrows i built i used the gorilla glue gel and i have been very impressed. While sighting in my new bow i had several arrows pass thru my target and the 5/8" plywood backboard and the arrow fletchings stayed put with no noticable issues. just my .02 worth.
From: azarchery
18-Aug-15
Goat tuff x2
From: craig@work
18-Aug-15
Thanks!
From: W8N4RUT
18-Aug-15
superglue gel. works great--can buy it anywhere.
Scott
From: Ermine
18-Aug-15
Gorilla or super glue gel
From: KJC
18-Aug-15
I've been using Blazer Bond for years with no issues.
From: IdyllwildArcher
18-Aug-15
Gorilla glue works great.
I don't think goat tuff is the same as goat glue, but I don't like goat glue. It's too runny and gets all over everything.
From: Ironbow
19-Aug-15
Goat Tuff X3.
From: ohiohunter
19-Aug-15
Goat tuff for me for now. The super glues are too thick and don't apply smoothly. At least the goat tuff bottle doesn't glue itself closed and w/ a little finesse you can get a good bead. I have yet to find a good glue w/ the viscosity of good ol'fashion fletchtite. The only time I miss aluminum is when I'm fletching arrows.
From: standswittaknife
19-Aug-15
NPV works great..
From: midwest
19-Aug-15
Love this stuff and the applicator.
From: boothill
19-Aug-15
Watched a youtube video on the Arizona EZ Fletch and on super glue he put a dot of glue at end of the fletch. He then used applicator to spread it instead of trying to run a long bead. Said it put a more uniform layer of glue.
From: Alzy
19-Aug-15
How difficult is it to remove these alternative glues when time to refletch?
From: ohiohunter
19-Aug-15
Whats the "applicator"???
I used denatured alcohol once and it left white residue. Haven't messed w/ it since. Whats the secret?
Easy to remove, actually seems a little easier than fletchtite.
From: boothill
19-Aug-15
ohiohunter, applicator was his way of saying the tip of the bottle I guess.
From: Tdiesel
19-Aug-15
I use the same as Midwest works good IMO
From: wyobullshooter
19-Aug-15
Another midwest endorsement. I use arrow wraps and still had issues wth Fletch-Tite Platinum. The Locktite gel works awesome, and the applicator is even more awesome!
From: ohiohunter
19-Aug-15
Applicator!? are we talking about glue or tampons? where is the applicator?
From: PMcGee
19-Aug-15
Goat tuff here as well.
From: Russell
19-Aug-15
fletch tite platinum for me. Easy to clean off old glue. Clean the shaft and base of vanes with acetone.
From: bow_dude
20-Aug-15
AAE Max Bond. I treat the blazer with Zing before glueing. The bond sets in 10 seconds. The blazers have to be cut off to be removed. Good combo. I have also treated the blazers with PVC primer and gotten the same results. With the primer (purple) you have to be careful to only apply it to the bottom of the vane as it tends to stain everything, especially your fingers. I have tried Goat Tuff, Super Glue, Lock Tite, Gorilla Glue and many others. The AAE Max Bond has worked the best.
From: Bou'bound
27-Jun-16
does the super glue have to be the gel type
From: rgb
28-Jun-16
Bou, I think the advantage of the gel type super glue is that it is not as runny as regular super glue, so it's a little more user-friendly for fletching. I've only used the gel, which does work great, but that's my guess as to why the regular is not recommended.
From: smarba
28-Jun-16
I haven't had much luck with non-gel superglue. Seems like it both runs/drips too quickly and/or sometimes doesn't dry.
Kind of like if you've ever had a problem trying to glue porcelain with super glue. You can hold the edges together forever and it doesn't set. I assume if two items to be glued are not porous the glue is essentially air locked and doesn't have a chance to set.
From: LINK
28-Jun-16
I use the G5 blue glue and it works very well from me.
From: Kurare
28-Jun-16
I actually use both, A base of Fletchtite Platinum and dots of super glue gel on both ends and a few inbetween. Works good for me.
From: ridgefire1
28-Jun-16
Elmers crazy glue. Cheap and works great.
From: ScottTigert
28-Jun-16
Loctite super glue gel
From: Grubby
30-Jun-16
Gorilla gel here, had mixed results with all the fletch specific glues.
From: 12yards
30-Jun-16
I've used both Easton Quick Bond and Pine Ridge Archery Instant Arrow Glue with success. Always store in the fridge and seems to extend the life.
From: Mad Trapper
30-Jun-16
Any of you guys shot your arrows in below zero conditions? If so, what glue worked the best?
