Arrow Nock Glue

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Roadsnakes
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Arrow Nock Glue

#1 Post by Roadsnakes »

Other then the "special" glue for attaching the nock to the arrow(aluminum and carbon), has anyone tried any other over the counter glue with any success? I know Super Glue is not a good thing.

I have quite a few arrows with broken nocks that I plan on replacing.

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Graps
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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#2 Post by Graps »

My favorite is Duco Cement.
Most hardware stores and the big box stores have it.
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#3 Post by Longtrad »

ive usedd superglue and duco

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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#4 Post by Roadsnakes »

Longtrad wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:45 am ive usedd superglue and duco
I`ve been told that Super Glue "crystallizes" the plastic nocks, and could cause them to fail.
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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#5 Post by White Falcon »

Duco Cement.

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#6 Post by Jamesh76 »

I typically use duco cement. However, have not had any issues with super glue either.

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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#7 Post by Captainkirk »

I use Super Glue gel. Only issues I've had is when you break a nock, you have to (carefully) shave the plastic off with a knife. It's not gonna twist off without taking the wood with it.
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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#8 Post by stumper »

Duco or bear paw archery glue.
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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#9 Post by Roadsnakes »

This may sound like a wacky question, but I`m a novice...............
Has anyone used Glue from a Hot Glue Gun . The kind that comes in those long tubes that you insert into a hot glue gun?
The only reason I bring it up is I`ve heard guys use hot glue to attach their field points to their arrows. It`s supposed hold up well to the impact of the arrow.

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Re: Arrow Nock Glue

#10 Post by Graps »

I've never tried that nor have I heard of using it for nocks.
I would be concerned that it would set to quickly or br too thick.
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