I say we just get rid of all the safety labels and let things naturally sort themselves out.........maybe I should have kept that to myself.
I was fletching my carbons 2 weeks ago and I swear the "fletching glue" is just super glue.....smells exactly the same
What happened to fletching glue?
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
Essentially Kamn, some of that stuff is just super glue gel. I use Gateway G2 some, and its the same super glue like stuff.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
So far I like fletch tape and superglue the best. I have been using the cheap bulk superglue places from harbor freight. Pretty cheap
The fletch tape will get the real test this summer when it started climbing above 100 degrees I have heard of heat failure with it.
The fletch tape will get the real test this summer when it started climbing above 100 degrees I have heard of heat failure with it.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
Ive read about it too. However I shoot through the hot summers here in Kansas with no problems. Granted, I do not shoot in the hottest part of the day, but its still dang warm in late afternoon here. Ive read where tape slips from arrows being in a hot car....well I personally don't make a habit of leaving my arrows in a vehicle in summer. Most times my arrows and bow go the same places, and that is a great way to ruin a nice bow. Ive had my arrows hold up fine in the Heat of Arkansas too, but once again, I dont leave them out in boiling hot sun. Pretty much if im able to shoot and stand the heat, the tape has held up. I do use a drop of cement on each end of the fletching though to tie it in.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
I've read some good things about using Gorilla's Super Glue, For Fletching also, Going to give it a try next.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
Only issue I have with Gorilla Glue is that sometimes you WANT to remove fletching (to repair or replace) and it can become an issue getting rid of the residue.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
With super glue types, it's not only harder to remove, but it also causes hazing around the fletching on the shaft as it dries. I don't think it hurts anything but it sure is ugly.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
I use fletch tire platinum on any arrow that has a lacquer dip and I use gorilla glue gel for any carbon or aluminums without a dip which isn't often because I dip all my arrows.
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Re: What happened to fletching glue?
I've had great luck with the platinum too. Good stuff.
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