Glue for nocks

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Glue for nocks

#1 Post by bstan86 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:54 pm

What glue do you use for attaching nocks to woods shafts?

I normally use fletch tight which has worked well for me but wonder if there's a better choice...

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Re: Glue for nocks

#2 Post by Gringa Bows » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:53 pm

i use tarzans grip for glueing knocks and fletches :wink:

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Re: Glue for nocks

#3 Post by Bill » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:09 pm

:smile: Like Rod said :smile: in gluing up wooden arrows I also like to use Tarzan's Grip for both the fletching and nocks. 8)
If timed correctly it slightly melts a small amount of the nock in making a truly strong bond. :surprised:

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Re: Glue for nocks

#4 Post by Jim » Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:22 am

LB rod 55 wrote:i use tarzans grip for glueing knocks and fletches :wink:
Me too :wink:
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#5 Post by Scrub Bull » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:09 am

Archery is a simple game, it's the mind that over complicates it.
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#6 Post by Mick Smith » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:59 am

I use Locktite super glue gel for both nocks and fletches. It's very quick and easy to use and I've never had one fall off.
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#7 Post by littlejohn59 » Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:05 am

Lbrod55 is number1. There you go!

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Re: Glue for nocks

#8 Post by The Ranger » Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:32 pm

I use C23 hobby glue for all my feathers and noks. It's very cheap and bonds extremely well.
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Re: Glue for nocks

#9 Post by hunterguy1991 » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:17 pm

5 min Araldite works a treat for the nocks and heads and I use a Loctite superglue or Selleys Quickfix for fletchings...

Dozen arrows done in an hour with these glues and they're rock solid.

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#10 Post by Outbackdad » Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:31 am

C23 all the way :lol:

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Re: Glue for nocks

#11 Post by perry » Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:53 am

Tried all the above but keep coming back to $2 Cheap Shop Superglue for Fletching and Nocks

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