Best cement for Bohning Blazers

parker

FNG
Joined
Jun 28, 2016
Messages
6
I'm having issues keeping my Bohning Blazers securely glued to my new VAPs, I've been a traditional fletching guy my whole life, so dealing with vanes is new to me, any suggestions on the best cement/glue for Blazers on small diameter shafts..??
 

atfrith

FNG
Joined
Jul 31, 2014
Messages
49
Location
Loveland
I've had good luck using simply Locktite SuperGlue (the blue one) on my FMJ's the past few years. I also make sure to wipe down the shaft with alcohol before fletching to make sure any oil residue from my fingers is gone
 

Trial153

WKR
Joined
Oct 28, 2014
Messages
8,187
Location
NY
I found super glues to be inconsistent, used the loctight as well as the gorilla blue both in the impact formula. They work excellent when they are new however they will degrade pretty fast after the bottle is open. Like others have said prep is key.
Max bond has been my go to for me for awhile now. I haven’t had any issue with it for any type of vane that I have tried.
 

kda082

WKR
Joined
Jan 12, 2017
Messages
348
Location
Kansas
Loctite with the brush applicator. Think it's at Menards if you have one. Easiest to apply and used for years without issue.
 
OP
P

parker

FNG
Joined
Jun 28, 2016
Messages
6
Thanks everyone... BTW, I wipe the shafts with acetone first.
 

satchamo

WKR
Joined
Jan 23, 2014
Messages
706
Loctite control gel is the best, cheapest and most readily available IMO. I've fletched thousands of blazers with it and no issues
 

OR Archer

WKR
Joined
Feb 29, 2012
Messages
3,034
Location
Mesa,AZ
Thanks everyone... BTW, I wipe the shafts with acetone first.

If the shaft has any sort of shiny finish you need to sand it lightly to rough up the surface before wiping it down. This will more than likely cure your issues of poor adhesion.
 
Top