RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

Super glue gel works good.

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

Thanks. Sounds typical of the archery glues too I have seen.

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

I love the Loctite Gel. I dab spots on the vane then run the tip along the vane to spread it evenly. Works like a charm and I've never had a problem with loose vanes. I've been using it for the past two yrs. The applicator tip is perfect for fine work like gluing vanes. I also use it on inserts. So far so good. I used to be a died in the wool Goatuff guy but damn that stuff is expensive.

Dan

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

I have to admit, I am having good shelf life out of steelforce beyond bond glue. I have had the same glue bottle for over a year, stored it in cool area. And out of all the glues I have its the only one still good.

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

Yup, the SF Beyond Bond stuff is darn good-it's not cheap, but certainly not as expensive as some others, and better than most regardless of price!

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

Hey JeffB, I was just wondering bout something. I see Adrian Smith everytime I see your posts, are you a Maiden man also? Best metal band ever in my book. I saw them many, manytimes in my younger days! The first time was their firstUS tour, and also the weirdest band set I have ever seen. First Maiden opened up( Number of the Beastwas just released), then Rainbow ( with Jo Lynn Turner singing0 and then the headliner.... 38Special. All great bands, but 3 very different styles!! On the Powerslave tour ( I was in college at Toledo University then), I saw them in Toledo ( Toledo Sports Center)on a tues night, in Detroit ( Cobo Hall) on wed. and then in Kalamzoo on friday. All 3 shows I was right in the front row in front of Dave Murray. Buddy, I honestly coudn't hear until about tues. or wed. the next week. Then the next weekend saw Saxon open for the Crue at Fox Theatre in Detroit ( Shout tour). Also an awesome show. Man were those the good old days. 2 or 3 great bands onstage for $13.50!!!! Man have things changed!:DUp the Irons!!!

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Don!t get me started about Maiden, Bro- HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE fan (pre Jannick Gers, anyways). I play guitar And Adrian is one of my biggest influences (hence the avatar,:D ) Saw them on the Powerslave Tour in Largo MD (Capital Center). I couldn't make the NOB show or POM previously But I remember the billing with 38 special and Rainbow (I'm a huge Blackmore fan too)- Although I like all 3 bands, that was a horrible match up (and I can guarantee Maiden's stage stage show blew them both out of the water. JLT era-rainbow while decent, was pretty tame compare to the RJD era stuff..or even Graham Bonnet!)

But I digress...I could talk Maiden for hours!

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

I have used super glue gels and it holds as well as any vane glue you can buy,problem is it gets brittle over time just like the archery glues.


The Fletch tite platinum is hard to beat for shelf life and it doesn't get brittle as quick as super glues but even it won't last as long as the original Fletch tite when on the shaft.


Not sure what problems you have experienced with platinum but I have experienced no issues.

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

Hmm, I might have to revisit it. Last time I used it, I used it on some quick spins right when they came out. They were very stiff, and the vanes just fell off. I still got the tube but that was bought years ago. I am not sure if its still good to give it a fair shake.

RE: Thinking of using crazy glue for vanes
 

This is what I use. It comes in a blue/black container. The applicator is superior and the glue works as well as anything. Price should be less then half of regular vane glue.