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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Pdwight on March 10, 2010, 12:15:09 am

Title: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: Pdwight on March 10, 2010, 12:15:09 am

The subject says it all , what is the best glue to use for feathers on Bamboo shafts.

Thanks
Dwight

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: NTD on March 10, 2010, 12:17:04 am

I don't know what's best but I've used super glue both regular and Gel with good results.

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: Pdwight on March 10, 2010, 12:22:27 am

Thanks cyanoacrylate seems to be the best single choice for everything ...it truly is Liquid Bailing Wire (liquid Duct tape)  ;D

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: NTD on March 10, 2010, 01:45:30 am

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

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: Hillbilly on March 10, 2010, 01:55:27 pm

Another vote for super glue.

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: mullet on March 10, 2010, 08:45:53 pm

  I like super-glue gel, after I lightly sand the rind with 600 grit sand paper.

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: Mechslasher on March 11, 2010, 03:16:44 pm

sg gel or duco cement works well.

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: chessieboy on March 11, 2010, 08:06:24 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.

Title: Re: Glue for Fletching Bamboo
Post by: ricktrojanowski on March 12, 2010, 08:06:53 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.