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Old 01-30-2004 | 10:12 AM
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cpickands
 
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Default RE: New NAP Vanes(Pic)!

I far as I can tell we don't have any negative reactions with current glues that are available.

The fast set cyanoacrylates work very quickly (under 3 seconds) on carbons and maybe a second slower on aluminums.

If you prefer the more flexible glues like fletch-tite or MPV, those take the standard drying time recommended by the manufacturer.

one word of caution - cyanoacrylates are slightly acidic so preping the shaft with acetone or another acid based solvent highly reduces bonding. Often a shaft wiped wtih acetone and then fletched with fast set glues will have the vane come off the shaft. When looking at the shaft and the vane you'll notice the glue stuck to the vane but not the shaft indicating the glue adhered well to the vane but not the shaft. The acetone becomes a barrier to adhesion.

The actual best shaft prep when using cyanoacrylate is - water or for a stronger bond a mild solution of baking soda and water (freshman chemistry acid + base = salt + water **** acid/base reactions are the strongest chemical reactions.
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