best glue for inserts?

• Aug 8, 2017

• #1

GADawg08

Senior Member

had some arrows cut the other day and the fellow used some "glue" that I had never seen. It was a stick that you had to melt and then rub on the insert. I told him I wasn't too sure about it and he said it was the best stuff he had ever used. Well, I've had three inserts pull out already. I've used super glue in the past on some arrows and had good results, but what do you guys recommend? Is there something better out there?

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #2

Hunter922

Senior Member

I use Goat Tuff.. Good stuff..

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #3

sasmojoe

Senior Member

GADawg08 said:

had some arrows cut the other day and the fellow used some "glue" that I had never seen. It was a stick that you had to melt and then rub on the insert. I told him I wasn't too sure about it and he said it was the best stuff he had ever used. Well, I've had three inserts pull out already. I've used super glue in the past on some arrows and had good results, but what do you guys recommend? Is there something better out there?

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That's what I have always used. If not prepped properly they will pull out.

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #4

Kris87

Senior Member

Prep is probably most important. Make sure all the dust is out, and I typically scrub mine with a rifle bore brush with a dab of acetone. After that, the best glue I've found is Bohning Insert Iron. You WON'T get one of those out. I don't like Super glue as it gets brittle. Hot melt is OK, but messy and there are better options these days.

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #5

GregoryB.

Senior Member

I use Gorilla glue, it expands and some may ooze out.

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #6

northgeorgiasportsman

Moderator

Staff member

For inserts and vanes. It's superior to your run of the mill super glue in every way. It's a gel, so it doesn't run and get on everything you don't want it on, and it doesn't get brittle.

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #7

JoPa

Senior Member

I've had good results with 'Dragon Spit' from Lancaster Archery.

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #8

sasmojoe

Senior Member

The thing I like about the hot melt especially when shooting fixed broadheads, you can tweak your inserts if needed for alignment.

 

• Aug 8, 2017

• #9

Bubba_1122

Senior Member

northgeorgiasportsman said:

For inserts and vanes.

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Same here

 

• Aug 9, 2017

• #10

Stump06

Senior Member

Like Kris said, a little bit of prep goes a long way. I use insert weld, don't remember who makes but its good stuff.

 

• Aug 13, 2017

• #11

pasinthrough

Senior Member

Stump06 said:

Like Kris said, a little bit of prep goes a long way. I use insert weld, don't remember who makes but its good stuff.

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^^^ This.

Prep well and use insert weld. It's made by 30-06.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/INSE...V2BGBCh0_RwzSEAQYASABEgKfU_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


Any of the super glue or gel will get brittle over time. It'll work in a pinch but not optimal at all.

 

• Aug 13, 2017

• #12

NBN

Senior Member

I've been using the Bohning blue cool flex hot melt since it came out. It has been the best I've seen in years. It's easy to remove glue in points or rotate broadheads for tuning. I shoot a lot and it's the real deal.