Adhesive for seal skin?

wood slinger · July 22, 2007, 01:11:00 AM

What is the best adhesive for attaching a seal skin arrow rest? I tried Barge cement after cleaning the surface with alcohol, and it peeled off after a short time on two bows.

Golden Hawk · July 22, 2007, 05:34:00 AM

Try a craft glue called Leather Weld. It don't come off very easy even if you want it to!

Deadeye · July 22, 2007, 06:16:00 AM

I've used carpet tape and quick grip glue before

ber643 · July 22, 2007, 07:31:00 AM

I love sealskin - all I use, and I put it on with either Barge Cement or (DAP Weldwood)Contact Cement, whicever is handy (and hasn't got the cap stuck on the bottle yet - LOL). Never had one peel yet. Make sure you let the two coated surfaces cure the full 15 mins before pressing on, is only percaution I know. I've heard others complain about Barge but I've never had a problem unless it got old, and a lot of other choose it over Contact Cement. I tend to lean towards Contact Cement just because I've used it so long, for so many things, and it's always available at local stores.

katman · July 22, 2007, 07:50:00 AM

Barge has worked well for me also, coat the back of the seal skin let dry about 15 minutes and coat with another light coat let dry so it is not tacky, one coat on bow works well, press together and walla. Sizing the skin (two coats) helps.

Charlie Lamb · July 22, 2007, 09:00:00 AM

You could always glue the sealskin to the back of a piece of masking tape with Duco. Works pretty good.

Bob Morrison · July 22, 2007, 09:04:00 AM

Duco and it will not come off...

sticshooter · July 22, 2007, 09:37:00 AM

Well heck if ya got Charlie Lamb AND Bob Morrison saying DUCO! Well that's good enough for me.<><

NoCams · July 22, 2007, 09:54:00 AM

Bob & Charlie,
I have had good results with Barge, but I like Duco too. Never tried Duco for rests, mainly fletching.

What about when it is time to change a rest ? With Barge I simply rub with my finger until the residue is gone, clean with a little alcohol and put the new rest on. Does Duco leave a nasty residue ?

nocams

sticshooter · July 22, 2007, 10:05:00 AM

NoCams It chips off for with no problem. I know some who have used CA glue... Now thats hard to get off.<><

Molson · July 22, 2007, 10:10:00 AM

Charlie said glue the skin to masking tape with Duco. Then peel the tape and stick it to the bow. For direct application, I use Barge Cement. As mentioned above, glue both the skin and riser, wait a few minutes, and apply. Shouldn't have any problem with it coming off unless the Barge is old. You can also rough up the surface on the skin a little with 100 grit paper if you're having trouble getting the Barge to spread.

wood slinger · July 22, 2007, 10:51:00 AM

Thanks for the information guys. I only let the Barge cure for a couple minutes the first time. I will let it set for 15 minutes and see how it works. If it still peels, I will try the Duco.

Curveman · July 22, 2007, 07:54:00 PM

No problems at all with Barge.

katman · July 22, 2007, 08:56:00 PM

WS. let the barge dry until it is not tacky, depending on temp and humidity the time varies, then stick them together. For me the skin absorbs some of the glue so thats why I recommend sizing (two coats).

arraflipper · July 22, 2007, 10:06:00 PM

Katman has the answer. I almost always apply two coats of Barge, you can let the first coat dry then apply the second coat. When both surfaces are no longer tacky put them together.

I wraped my hammer handle with left over leather from the grip's on the bows I build. It has been on there two years, in rain and snow. It makes the handle larger and much easier to hold with the leather applied.

Danny Rowan · July 23, 2007, 05:03:00 AM

If you put baby oil on the seal skin to refresh it and keep it fluffy, it will react with the barge and it will drop off at some point when you do not want it to.

Danny

doctorbrady · July 23, 2007, 03:43:00 PM

Personally,
I like to be able to take mine off easily or adjust the padding (thickness) when I am bareshafting arrows. I use indoor/outdoor carpet tape. You have to get the kind that looks woven. It goes on easy. You can use it to pad out your shelf if needed, and it comes off without a hassle. Most importantly, I have never had it fall off when I didn't want it to. It doesn't dry out like glues so one roll will last you a lifetime...unless you lose it like I do. You can take a small piece with you on trips for repairs if needed without having to worry about it leaking in your luggage. Lots of plusses, not many minuses. Brady

Blackhawk · July 24, 2007, 12:32:00 AM

Pay attention to katman...

that's what I do and I have had no problems with that method of barge application.

notdodger · July 24, 2007, 01:22:00 PM

I use two sided scotch tape. Works great and dont harm my bow any.

JC · July 24, 2007, 02:26:00 PM

Per Charlie's method, I barge mine to gorilla tape...keep a spare set up in my pack just in case. Haven't had it come off and you can peel it off with a little grunt when you want to.

Also, if you just put a drop of mineral oil on your fingertip and gently brush it through the fur only, it won't soak in and cause problems with the adhesive. I do this a couple of times each year just to keep it nice and slick.