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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: sadiejane on February 21, 2011, 11:22:30 am

Title: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on February 21, 2011, 11:22:30 am

ok, ive tried everything that i can think of and some of my fletching is still coming loose.
i use duco cement, rough up the area, all are wood, some painted,
some dipped in water based floor finish, some raw or stained.
use a commercial(blitzenberger) jig
leave em at least 15-20 minutes.
and still a few pop loose
what am i doing wrong??

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Pat B on February 21, 2011, 11:45:40 am

When I was making cedars I only used water based poly and did my fletching with Duco and never had a problem. Have you tried fletch tape? I also had good luck with it.

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on February 21, 2011, 11:48:55 am

havent tried tape...
yeah thats what ive heard so far.
talked to a coupla guys who fletch and they seemed puzzled too
well, i reckon i'll just keep at it
thanks

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Pat B on February 21, 2011, 12:25:20 pm

Are you sure the quil is making good contact with the shaft?

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on February 21, 2011, 01:54:06 pm

i'm thinking so, but will make another check when i get to the studio later today
thanks pat

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: M-P on February 24, 2011, 03:35:03 am

I've had occasional problems using Duco on water based varnish.  I switched to using super glue for fletching jobs.  Ron

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: hillbilly61 on February 24, 2011, 07:06:55 am

I like the super glue gel ;D

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on February 24, 2011, 12:14:07 pm

yeah maybe i will give the super glue gel a try. thanks!

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: _Jon_ on February 24, 2011, 07:43:46 pm

I've tried all the glues out there.  When I went to Bohning Fletching tape I'll never look back.  I can do a dozen arrows up in an hour.  The tape seems to stick to all finishes so far that I've used.  I use the tape on all arrows I make now.

John

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: johnston on February 24, 2011, 07:54:23 pm

Where can I buy fletching tape online?

Lane

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Pat B on February 24, 2011, 07:55:31 pm

3Rivers

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Josh on February 24, 2011, 07:56:01 pm

I like the tape too.  I think Three Rivers Archery sells it, they are a sponsor too.  I get mine locally or I would order it from them.

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Josh on February 24, 2011, 07:56:37 pm

oops looks like we were typing at the same time Pat, LOL.

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: johnston on February 24, 2011, 08:05:54 pm

Thanks guys.

Lane

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: CherokeeKC on February 24, 2011, 08:31:25 pm

Fletchtite Platinum is pretty good

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Hillbilly on February 24, 2011, 10:57:19 pm

Superglue or tape. Both work better than Duco, and stick and dry instantly.

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on February 25, 2011, 10:33:28 am

up til now, ive really resisted the fletching tape. but maybe i shld rethink that stance.
does it last/adhere as well as glue?(of course ive been having trouble with glue so....)
thanks

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on March 02, 2011, 02:15:29 pm

bought some fletching tape. would hardly stick at all! pressed it down good on the shaft. then did per the instructions running a fingernail down the quill applying pressure. feather just pulls right off. and the tape pulls free of the feather quite readily. well, shoot...
ok off to the hardware store this morning for some super glue....

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: Pat B on March 02, 2011, 02:47:26 pm

Did you peel the backing off the tape first?  ::)

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: sadiejane on March 02, 2011, 03:48:10 pm

good question-but yes, i did indeed. ;)
so now im thinking its gotta be the finish im using.
but will try the super glue this afternoon.

Title: Re: glue problem
Post by: AllanM on March 02, 2011, 04:12:50 pm

Superglue gel works for me. I like tape too but last summer I left a dozen arrows in my conservatory in the sun and when I came home every fletch had dropped off!  ??? My favourite fletching glue is one made here in the UK called HMG.