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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Gear' started by wl704, Mar 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM.

  1. wl704

    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    What’s the best fletching/vane glue you’ve found and why?

    Bonus points for clever tricks to help extend its life, once opened.
     
  2. John T.

    John T. Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'll have to check the brand, etc. and get back. FWIW, repaired a bunch of NASP arrows over the years and never had a failure.
     
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    oldnotdead Legendary Woodsman

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    I think the name, been a while, quick fletch. That said in a pinch I used gorilla glue and it actually worked great. As my hands worsened I bought vane sleeves and never had a flight issue.
     
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    Gorilla glue brand

    Gel super glue. Gel is important, it doesnt run off.

    Only had one vane fall off in about 4 dozen fresh arrows.

    Its a little more work to remove a damaged vane, have to scrape the glue off the shaft with a razor blade. Takes a little more time.

    Its cheap and available in just about every store.

    There is a pin built into the cap that keeps the spout clean. I can get almost 6 months out of a opeened bottle.

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    Blue top Gorilla super glue, regular, not gel.... put 3 drops on each vane, use a toothpick to spread.. using a Mini-Max EZ fletch

    for inserts, Bohning Insert Iron .. I like a slow cure so I can 'adjust' the insert/BH if needed, and I always do a final spin test before setting aside to dry
     

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