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Offline Pdwight

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Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« on: March 09, 2010, 09:25:57 PM »
The subject says it all , what is the best glue to use for feathers on Bamboo shafts.

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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 09:27:52 PM »
I don't know what's best but I've used super glue both regular and Gel with good results.
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 09:33:15 PM »
Thanks cyanoacrylate seems to be the best single choice for everything ...it truly is Liquid Bailing Wire (liquid Duct tape)  ;D
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2010, 10:56:18 PM »
LOL yeah, I guess it is...I use it for tip overlays, nocks and points, fletchings, including thread wraps ;) and have used it once as a finish on a bow.  It's my new duct tape ;D
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2010, 11:06:15 AM »
Another vote for super glue.
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 05:56:41 PM »
  I like super-glue gel, after I lightly sand the rind with 600 grit sand paper.
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2010, 12:27:32 PM »
sg gel or duco cement works well.
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2010, 05:17:12 PM »
I use delco myself, just remember to get the waxy coating off at least where you're going to fletch or the best glue won't stick.
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Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2010, 05:17:41 AM »
I use Duco with good results.  Just make sure you sand the rind off.  Depending on what you used for a finish you might want to scuff it up a bit before gluing on the feather.
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