fletch glue

[sparky85452]

hi guys I have a problem with making the vanes stay stuck to my arrows I am using DueNorth fast fletch glue on Easton powerflite arrows maybe not clean enough?:sos: any suggestions as to a good cleaning product or any tips on proper method would be apprciated have tried a variety of different vanes pretty much a common problem with all of them I mean they don't fall off after just one shot but they should sure stay on longer than they are any help is appreciated thanks...sparky

[canuck1056]

I own an archery shop and that's the only glue I use for fletching , never had a problem with vanes not staying on . When doing arrows with a smooth surface like the bemans I usually just wipe them down with 99 % isyprol (spelling?) alcohol or Lava bar soap and HOT tap water , then fletch . This type of glue works by lack of oxygen so the trick is to not use to much yet enough that the entire vane base is covered . If you need to clean the excess off you're using to much , if you don't see a VERY SLIGHT oozing of glue at the base of the fletch you're not using enough . It also helps to store your glue in a cool place( refrigerator) with the lid on when not in use . This glue is suppose to have a shelf life of 2 years if stored this way . Don't know what esle to tell you , hope this is helpful .

[sparky85452]

I own an archery shop and that's the only glue I use for fletching , never had a problem with vanes not staying on . When doing arrows with a smooth surface like the bemans I usually just wipe them down with 99 % isyprol (spelling?) alcohol or Lava bar soap and HOT tap water , then fletch . This type of glue works by lack of oxygen so the trick is to not use to much yet enough that the entire vane base is covered . If you need to clean the excess off you're using to much , if you don't see a VERY SLIGHT oozing of glue at the base of the fletch you're not using enough . It also helps to store your glue in a cool place( refrigerator) with the lid on when not in use . This glue is suppose to have a shelf life of 2 years if stored this way . Don't know what esle to tell you , hope this is helpful .
thanks for the advice Canuck it would appear I am perhaps using too much glue will try backing off and see what happens thanks again.........sparky(a fellow Canuck)

[jcrayford2001]

Also, depends on which vanes you're using.... some manufactures use release agents to release the vanes from the forms. Maybe try cleaning the contact surface of the vane with the same isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip to see if that makes a difference in adhesion?

J.

[canuck1056]

The only fletch that still needs cleaning that I'm aware of is Flex Fletch .