What glue for recurve tips

bigcountry · January 03, 2010, 07:56:00 PM

I have an older set of zipper limbs, that had overlays of hickory then fiberglass overtop of fiberglass.

The glass started cracking so I grinded off the overlays down to the main fiberglass that covers the whole limb.

I ordered some phenolic strips and plan on putting that with antler over it.

What glue is recommended for this?

bjansen · January 03, 2010, 07:59:00 PM

I would say smooth on. Cant beat it. Especially for the antler, I have had problems with antler and superglue.

Kanga · January 03, 2010, 08:06:00 PM

Mark.

I use the same epoxy for tip overlays as I do for the glue up.

Areo/Marine 400

bigcountry · January 03, 2010, 08:26:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Kanga:
Mark.

I use the same epoxy for tip overlays as I do for the glue up.

Areo/Marine 400

Hate to buy a batch of it. Won't ever use for anything but that. Might, but doubt it.

bjansen · January 03, 2010, 08:41:00 PM

You can use the $2, two part, 5 min epoxy from wallyworld. Ive done that a few times. It doesnt sand as great as Smooth On does but it works just fine. Just work on one side at a time too unless you can work fast.

Igor · January 03, 2010, 09:27:00 PM

I've been using 6 minute epoxy from home depot. I like it because it come in a double plunger applicator so it is easy to use a little for tips etc and store the rest for the next project.

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bigcountry · January 04, 2010, 10:50:00 AM

Thanks guys. I might try the epoxy. Guess worse case is they come off.

jess stuart · January 04, 2010, 02:53:00 PM

I used either super glue or expoxy can't remember which now, but it let the overlays slip after a few days. I am sure it was something I did or didn't do, as other people use both. I have just used smooth on since then, probably overkill but no problems.

Jason Scott · January 04, 2010, 03:14:00 PM

Mine slipped when I used the two part 5 minute epoxy. It cut my string. So I sanded them and used smooth-on with no worries since.

mater · January 04, 2010, 07:18:00 PM

Ive used the 5 min. stuff on about 50-60 bows now with no problem. Make sure it is roughed up good on all gluing surfaces. Give it a day or two to dry. Its not fully cured for 24 hours at 70 degrees. Or a couple days this time of year in my shop.

bigcountry · January 06, 2010, 10:59:00 AM

I PM'd a guy in MD that makes bows. Asked him a favor if he could let me borrow a slather of Smooth on

Kanga · January 06, 2010, 11:06:00 AM

Mark.

I have some smooth on in the shop let me know if you want it.

bigcountry · January 07, 2010, 03:55:00 PM

Thanks Russ. I appreciate it.