Fletching Glue Test

6 different fletching glues tested on wrapped and unwrapped aluminum carbon arrows

[@jringros101]

Unwrapped 1st Bohning Quantum XT 45.6 lbs average 2nd Loctite Ultra Gel 37.4 lbs average 3rd G5 Blu-Glu 35.6 lbs average 4th Loctite 11.2 lbs Last Goat Tuff 0 lbs Last Fletchtite 0 lbs Wrapped 1st Loctite 18.4 lbs 2nd G5 Blu-Glu 13.8 lbs 3rd Bohning Quantum XT 7.4 lbs 4th Goat tuff 4.0 lbs 5th Fletchtite 3.0 lbs

[@beaudemers8982]

fletch tite platinum recomends a 48 hour curing period for the vanes, js. Great video though!

[@longshotdiedtired1582]

@@beaudemers8982 that’s right it’s not a instant adhesion with the platinum but if you’re in a hurry yeah it’s not for you but if you follow instructions you can’t beat it

[@lucpet95]

Where is the Loctite Ultra Gel 37.4 lbs average on the Wrapped list?

[@Steve-Kratz]

Wrapped tests were a little skewed - Once the wrap was damaged, the other vanes are going to come off a lot easier.

[@dronephotographyireland]

Thats one angry man..

[@thomastatro9569]

I was thinking the same damn thing. I almost felt like I was inconveniencing him by watching the video LOL

[@AndreasLianos]

So averaged summarized stats Unwrapped 45 Bohning Quantum 37 Loctite Ultra Gel 37 G5 BlueGlue 11 Loctite 4 Goat Tuff 0 Fletchtite Wrapped 18 Loctite 13 G5 BlueGlue 7 Bohning Quantum 5 Loctite Ultra Gel 3 Fletchtite 0 Goat Tuff

[@Jb-qn2xz]

I wanted to stop so i could uhh drink beer... hahaha i respect your honesty dude haha

[@daveengstrom9250]

The clamping pliar you used applied leverage against the board throwning your "pulling poundage" off. Much like the claws of a hammer extracting a nail from a board. It multiplies the force. Pulling force should be appplied straight back.

[@pickin4you]

I have used Fletch Tite for over 30 years, and have never had one come off. I also never scrape them with sandpaper. Just a good cleaning with acetone and not alcohol. I did not go to the extent that you did, but I have taken mine and a pair of needle nose pliers, and could not get one to come off. Now that Blue stuff you used did pretty good also.

[@MrFishguy60]

That was stupid! Once you start pulling off wraps we can forget the glue test. You have to do them all on the same substraight bonehead. You used some arrows without wraps and some with wraps. What a waste of my time.

[@Alan_Edwards]

I know this is an old video, but there was no mention of curing time - which is 48 hours for Fletch-Tite. So I'm not sure the test accurately showed how well FT can work if allowed to cure properly. Not saying it's better, but it's a lot easier to use and I get good results with it.

[@jules4soni]

collectively you saved the world thousands of dollars in time and bodgie glue.

[@the45er]

This would have been a pretty good test if you would have used Goat Tuff FLETCHING glue. I will bet you a lot of $$ that their FLETCHING glue would have performed equally to the other glues used. You even mention under your breath that the Goat Tuff "might have been insert glue". Big difference.

[@twistedpixel2558]

The best fletching I've seen is a cap wrap and super glue gel. Never comes off and it only takes a few seconds to fletch an entire arrow. If you mess up a feather or vane you just unroll the cap wrap and start over. Just gotta be a little sparing with the super glue or you'll glue a vane to the jig.

[@jeremybanks719]

I used the bohning in tube once on my carbon arrows back in 2014. The nap quick spin fletchings dry rotted before the glue gave out. Just reflected my arrows tonight with blazer 2" used the g5 blue. Think the glue is going to either going to get used on anything else I can think of or dry out before I got to reflect again. Lol. Glad to see your test on how it held up

[@kerryurbaniak2358]

I know this video is 6 years old but I came across your video on a post about fletching arrows and someone posted this video. If you don't like fletching arrows and want to do it once and be done then you need to stop using alcohol, acetone, or any other chemicals to clean your arrows when you use cyanoacrylate based glues (super glues). These chemicals greatly reduce the bond that these glues create. Use plane ole tap water to clean your arrow shafts when using these glues. When you use solvent based glues like Fletch Tite then you can and should use these chemicals.

[@bobjimenez4464]

Gorilla super glue in the brush and nozzle container is absolute crap.....I'm going to buy some loctite glue based upon your results. Thanks

[@inthemountainswithmeachum3256]

I like this video, But the wrap Part of the testing is obsolete because 9 times out of 10 That wrap is going to fail before the glue with The exception of that goat garbage. Some of that testing wasn't fair because the rap was already ripped Which made the next fletching way easier to rip off that arrow shaft then what it would have been if the wrap had already been ripped. But it helped me decide on a glue,, So thanks for the testing bud.

[@tonyallen8626]

I've always said wraps are a gimmick that was brought out by company's that sell Fletcher's. He doesn't come to your house and and tell you how to Fletch arrows, why would he when he can make a utube video and tell multiple people in one go

[@Marcus_from_OZ]

Interesting test, I would point out that Fletch-tite has a 48 hour cure time in big blue letters written on the tube.

[@TheHunter61]

Great video I appreciate the detail you put into it I may have missed it if you specified but were those aluminum shafts you were using I’ve had problems especially with aluminum shafts just wanted to make sure

[@jammyface3041]

If you don't like fetching arrows then you should read where Bohning says not to do anything to the vanes because they come prepped and ready for how they were designed and intended to be installed.

[@CarlGennaro]

hard to judge the wrapped arrows, looks like the wrap ripped each time before the glue to wrap did.. NO? Guess I am weird, I enjoy fletching

[@BassLife4Life]

Carl Gennaro wrap was for sure tearing. Bad testing....

[@theincredible9168]

That turntable with 3 blitz is badass. Definitely making that.

[@alfanumeric397]

I can’t get the shit rite please come to my house. Driving me nuts. Great video

[@Lucky13Twice]

Thank God the computer crashed so we DON"T have to listen to music

[@bradweaver6124]

Thanks for this test. Narrowed it down for me to the Bohning Quantum XT, G5 Blue Glue and LocTite Ultra Gel. The $13 vs $15 vs $3 narrowed it down to the Loctite Ultra :)

[@_jurist]

I don't come to your house and tell you how to mow your lawn..... LOL

[@jarodmorris611]

"I don't come to your house and tell you how to more your lawn" but if someone put out a video of how to mow a lawn you might say whether you think it was the best way or not

[@wildkat8688]

Yeah, I stopped watching at this point.

[@RLAWLESS]

Ditto

[@leftyeh6495]

why not try carbon arrows? I can't tear goat tuff off carbon. haven't bought any other glue in years.

[@repomannv]

very interesting results, consistent with what I am seeing as well.. thank you.

[@JunkworksGarage]

just hope you know that the info you give helps a lot of people so dont let the ahole troles get to you great to see you back

[@Bryankimsey]

Excellent test!!! Using the Visegrips and scale was brilliant. Thanks a bunch.

[@TMan8124]

So are you going to still do the vids about the badlands stuff??? please write back

[@RichardDePas]

Thanks for another informative video. Little tough to keep track of the numbers though. Recap at the end would have been helpful. Personally, I use super glue on Blazers with aluminum arrows and have great luck.

[@landonfoster3425]

Flech tite is garbage. I use it and it fails every time. Too runny and too britle when dry. Like i said, garbage

[@jimk2762]

Fletch tite needs 48 hours to cure it’s not a super glue

[@davytee6037]

excellent video thanks man

[@Bowfinger6383]

thank you Iceman, for doing this, just spent an hour looking for this same exact question on AT. I think my Bohning platinum went stale, my blazers literally flutter to the ground and I know it's not shaft prep, same as yours but use denatured alcohol instead. the Bohning worked great last year on my Easton X7's. but am giving VAP arrows a shot. maybe could you recommend a better blazer jig? like do a reviews-if you can. of that new blazer jig?. love the talk " I hate fletching--I don't want to do it more then once" anyway thanks for taking the time to do this. Peace

[@travis9687]

Pine tar and sinew…..ur welcome!

[@peterxyz3541]

This was useful! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Datadog-1]

I’m not sure what I just watched.........

[@keithwillenbrecht]

Awesome I love the g5 blue I tip and top with platinum never lost a vane since I used that combo

[@JimiJam24]

K test! But a bummer I just used the Loctite ultra gel on a few new practice arrows. Still working after about 60-75 shots though. I have some G5 Blu-glue so going to use that on my hunting arrows next 4 sure.. Thanks man

[@nyhunterguy803]

That G5 Blu-glue made a be leaver out of me for sure , I've always used Carbon express Express bond been pretty good stuff but the G5 Blu-glue is my new glue to stick with (pun intended) lol

[@JimiJam24]

NY HUNTERGUY Fletched 3 cheap Carbon Express Wolverine 60/70`s with 2" NAP twisters. Shot em 20 times each per-day over past 2 days an put em threw the RINGER. Blew em threw old targets, bounced em off the frozen ground and an more! All 9 fletches are still locked down tight... Most are disfigured but still on like a ROCK. Blu-Glue gets the green light from me 4 sure!

[@bowhunter4e]

no problem buddy, what exactly are you looking for? in general shooting? hunting?...send me a personal message and let me know what you're looking for and I will see if i can help you out!

[@Lefishn]

looked like the wrap failed first on most of the glues. Also you messed up a few time saying and posting arrow as unwrapped but it was the wrapped one. Anyways nice vid and great test, Thanks

[@MikeyWoomer]

Thank you sir. Now I'm pissed off I didn't see this before I just bought more glue. Great video

[@jdy5556]

I don't like fletching arrows so the first thing I do is the OPPOSITE of what all the directions say and apply ethel alcohol which contains oils, that way I can ensure that nothing sticks!

[@4791bryan]

I watched this video a few years ago and now watching it again. Super informative. I love your dry, sarcastic , no bullshit humor. LOL I sure your neighbors either love or hate you. LOL

[@bowhunter4e]

I don't have the treestand pack as of yet, but there are a few guys that emailed me about that one, so i will try and get a video out to you guys soon!...i need a little help from badlands though ;) lol

[@slimjim7411]

No surprise to me here. I learned a long time ago how these niche industries work. You have a glue that costs $3 and is sold at the general store. Another company buys the glue from that company in bulk. Sticks it in a fancy package and goes "Ultra 69 super lock fletching bonding glue." Typically with a better name and package sales pitch. Then they sell it for $19.99 a bottle that is typically half the size of the general store bottle. I guess they could say your paying for all the testing as they tried all the glue at home depot to see what worked best before buying it in bulk, and repackaging it specifically for you.

[@phantomcruizer]

Try fletching tape.

[@KenPWV]

Fletch Tite Platinum works like a beast if you are smart enough to read the instructions! I think what we have here is a failure of basic reading comprehension! 5 minute set time in the clamp, and another 48 hours of cure time! It continues to strengthen with time. Your glue attempt with it was at best the worst attempt I have seen. It was falling off before you got the pliers on it. Oh yeah that's right it wasn't prepared right to begin with so just ignore his opinion...

[@rileymod2523]

I would like you to do a test on shelf life of opened and then sealed. I put mine in the fridge after I take cap off and screw it back on over saran wrap, does help but when I do need it I usually have to buy a new bottle.

[@stevemarcinkiewicz9691]

I just have one question from the video. Do you like fletching arrows? Just kidding buddy! Great video, thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@americaforamericans4768]

fletching tape..........have shot same arrows with fletching tape and have shot those arrows until the feather fell apart from the use.......a little dab of superglue on the top and bottom and I also often times wrap my arrows at the bottom of the fletching with string to clean up the looks and also helps secure/protect the feather from going into targets as deep. I tear up more fletching than lose them.....all feather fletching and still lasts 100's of shots without any problem. Hell if they didn't tear up every once in a while I would forget how much fun it is to fletch, crown, crest....make my arrows "pretty".

[@williammawk1720]

You absolutely were not going over the top with your arrow prep before fletching the arrow. Years ago I got some aluminum shafts wiped them off, fletched them and shortly after went on an elk hunt. on about the third day the rut was in full swing and the bulls started bugling. I had worked into a group of bulls that were bugling and really felt like I could get a shot. It had been clouding up and finally started to rain. I worked between two bulls that were going at it hot and heavy. The rain was quieting my sounds and the wind was in my face . One of the bulls headed toward the bull that had the cows and was going to cross in front of me at around 15 yrds. I looked down at my quiver to grab an arrow and to my supprise only one arrow had any fletch on it, the rain had taken the rest off. I nocked that arrow and did get that elk but am so lucky that one of the shafts had been clean enough that the fletch had secured to it. Ever since I always go over the top cleaning the shaft and base of the fletching and have never lost a fletch since...NUFF SAID...

[@rosshewitt6269]

you had me at drink beer

[@matt-dx3ky]

Just started fletching my own arrows....I wished I would've watched this before I bought glue!

[@cooley559]

Thanks - you made me laugh Mr. "Vanes don't fly off... how 'bout that?" G5 looked sweet. And overall, wraps for looks only... not for longevity of sticking.

[@bowhunter4e]

Yes I will be, I have a few packs I have to review still, what exactly are you looking for? (what pack are you looking for a review on?) maybe I can speed up the process

[@jonboggio3323]

Knives RUs nailed it the problem with a wrapped test is that the strength of the glue is not the only factor but the strength of the wrap is now a factor and once it has been torn it will more easily tear when you try the others. It is good to see though which glue sticks to the wraps. I will second all these finding as well. Used Goat glue for a while and it was good then something changed and it is as good as spit and went to G5 Blu-Glu, great stuff.

[@TheDave570]

where's the "Duco" ??

[@salserito01]

Dude this video is awesome and the glue Fletching is a topic we always talk about, some complain their veins fall off easily others swear theirs can go through metal and still looking good. I had bought already the loctitte gel super strong before watching the video (so no g5 this time) and now I have to think what to do with the arrow wraps I got. Any suggestions? Lol

[@1969626]

Nice fletching glue review thank you.

[@TheAnkhLord]

SCIENCE!!! Thanks!

[@bowhunter4e]

@RichD987 you're absolutely right- a total oversight on my part...I'll make sure to post something about the times...good catch!

[@justinferguson5451]

Great video but my only concern I saw was with the wrapped shaft, they could have been tested 6 arrows with one glue one at a time. Once the wrap was damaged the integrity and strength of the wrap was compromised giving a false reading, I'm sure the wrapped shaft numbers are a bit higher

[@bowman321123]

Nice test, waiting for the video on lawn mowing, though. I've found the DAP Rapid Fuse works really well, small tip, sets in 30 seconds.

[@77.88.]

Were you using aluminum shafts, I notice the metal ring sound when the Fletch separated, will these glues work equally well with feathers? You are very talented and did a first test, thanks for your great video.

[@TheViking533]

Great test! If you get a chance drop me an email. I would like to talk with ya. Thanks

[@Darius5437]

Great video vastly appreciated. Lets not forget that these tests were conducted inside at room temperature. I can promise there will be a difference according to what the temperature is outside. Just a reminder is all I'm saying to the viewers. Happy hunting!!!

[@bowhunter4e]

im hoping that it does...That's all im trying to do is help people out...keep some money in their pocket and occasionally inspire people to think outside the box. It's great to be back man!

[@oslonordmarka]

bowhunter

[@kyledavidson6372]

The Loctite Super Glue, Ultra Liquid Control is really good. It has a lot lower viscocity than the gel so it flows better as you push the vane on. I fletch them and shoot them through multiple layers of cardboard to see how well they stay on. I like your test too! The more data the better.

[@bowhunter4e]

hahahaha i was worried too!! I have to play catch up BIG TIME but it will all be worth it in the end...a couple more videos coming out very very soon!!

[@curtisjoe24]

The way it is prepped makes a huge difference. I’ve used platinum fletchtite for 15 years. After I was shown how to prep the arrow and vane using DISTILLED alcohol I have not had 1 vane come off. I recently ran out of distilled and used 70% rubbing alcohol and they would not stay on. That said, super glue gel works on anything.

[@Marcus_from_OZ]

48 hour cure time for Fletch-tite.

[@Rafi_l]

Have you tried cement melt point glue sticks? Aren't they supposed to not fall off in colder weather?

[@gambler2026]

what scale are you using? I cant decide which one to buy. read some bad reviews on a few brands.

[@bowhunter4e]

you're welcome bro!!!!! Its my pleasure!! Im glad you all like them!! stay tuned and find me on facebook for realtime updates!!

[@bearwoodcarpentry]

This sort of stress test seems irrelevant for normal arrow in flight? I'm sure they are all adequate .

[@legendaryskulls337]

Inconclusive because u only used aluminum shafts because carbon shafts would adhere totally diff

[@bowhunter4e]

lol i try to keep it real bro!! that's it...it's me...i am what i am...you get what you get!! lol

[@MrWhiltetail]

So what are you using now and have you changed your arrow prep at all? Thanks BTW

[@TheJrivera1]

Love your videos… You always keep it real.. Has anyone tried Nufletch? I was thinking of getting me a set and try it on my CE Reds.. I hear it's a good product but you have to work around the FOC of your arrow..

[@guythe3401]

I have not tried the nufletch but I avoid them because they add way too much wait the back of your arrow. (in their commercial, they claim a balanced arrow is better, but anyone who knows anything about arrow flight knows that a higher foc is better).

[@ajg8901]

That’s unfair to fletch tite 48 hour set time is recommended, not overnight

[@MikeyWoomer]

I just tried the gel control locktight. Worked pretty good

[@quoctran4735]

Thanks so much for performing the tests. Much appreciated.

[@TheFishooks]

Great video, really enjoyed that. You are right , we need a glue not sticky stuff.Thanks for the video and glad ya back.

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

Really good useful video so thanks, but wow...... Mr angry or what

[@DROPTINE]

I use either G5 blue or Quantum XT never ever have a problem !!

[@sethwinkel5721]

Great video. Archers need good videos like this for the best time//effort value

[@toddandangelbrowning2920]

I agree, always searching for,glue that will hold for more than 2 shots.

[@bowhunter4e]

sweeeeeeeet man....that color combo sounds awesome!!!!! Thanks for watching!!! stay tuned for more!!

[@marcusamyotte5672]

Thx for the vid little brother, was informative. Sorry bout the owie.

[@TMan8124]

So im 14 years old and I live in Ohio, I got into bow hunting for a few years now but im having a hard time shooting long range. So i was wondering when you get some spare time if you could do a shooting tips video. You r sooo helpful with all of your videos. Thanks

[@goonerdotcom]

Really appreciate you doing this in such a concise and scientific manner. Thank you!!!!

[@actualtreecare]

Thanks for this test! Really answered some questions I had.

[@callmecamo2]

Dude, you're hilarious. Thanks for the experiment!

[@KurtisCharlton]

Nice to see you back man. I was worried for a minute. lol Love this channel

[@ryanshrader4844]

soo pretty much arrow wraps r a weak point and there for a waste of time

[@alfanumeric397]

Thanks for the video, very helpful.

[@stizan24]

FOBs. Just got some thanks to your broken fob video. Thank you. Also thanks for showing how to make wrist straps. I made a sick black camp and red one!