Blazers not sticking - Is it the helical?

[pianoman9701]

I've been having a problem with my 2" blazer vanes not bonding to the shafts, regardless of what type glue I use or how much I use. My fletching jig is the Jojan fletcher with a helical. Anyone have similar experience and have a solution for me? Thanks.

[Weehunt66]

What type shaft are you having trouble getting them to stick to??

[carpsniperg2]

Wrap your shafts Problems solved

[pianoman9701]

What type shaft are you having trouble getting them to stick to??

Beaman ICS Hunter 400s

[pianoman9701]

Wrap your shafts Problems solved

Does dipping accomplish the same thing?

[carpsniperg2]

Yes but I don't like dipped carbon arrows. The paint does not stay of the shaft as well.

[pianoman9701]

Yes but I don't like dipped carbon arrows. The paint does not stay of the shaft as well.

Thanks Carp. I'll try that with the next batch.

[carpsniperg2]

No pro, the finish on some shafts will not let the glue stick well. With a wrap any glue/vane will stick. You could also try to ruff up the shafts with some fine sand paper, but I have never liked doing that.

[pianoman9701]

No pro, the finish on some shafts will not let the glue stick well. With a wrap any glue/vane will stick. You could also try to ruff up the shafts with some fine sand paper, but I have never liked doing that.

Yeah, I've had problems with added water weight in the rain after sanding off the finish. I like the wrap idea much better.

[sebek556]

  wrap your shaft its the way to go 

[pianoman9701]

wrap your shaft its the way to go 

Lol, especially around this crowd.

[jackmaster]

wrap your shaft its the way to go 

yeah that for sure,  hope my son heads that advise, cant help ya with the arrows...    

[Button Nubbs]

are you cleaning the base of the fletching before glueing them? They have an accelerant on them that if wiped off will prevent them from sticking.

[pianoman9701]

are you cleaning the base of the fletching before glueing them? They have an accelerant on them that if wiped off will prevent them from sticking.

Yes, I clean both the shafts and the vanes with pure denatured alcohol. I've been told today that the Beaman shafts have a coating on them that inhibits bonding. The advice to wrap them was repeated. I think I'm all set and thanks everyone for helping me out with this.

[Button Nubbs]

i dont go bareback any more. my shaft is always wrapped.

[Quackwhacker]

I prefer to wrap then dip! Everything gets sticky that way.

[nwhntr08]

Wrapping is not always the way to go, it will add weight to the end and could throw off the balance of your arrows. I would  balance them before adding more weight just to make sure. If they need a little weight in the rear go for it, if not you could see a difference     in flight and tuning. To balance use 10% foc. When finding center include broad heads and the v of the nick for total length. Try lightly sanding the shaft before using the alcohol. Little alcohol on the face of the vanes don't hurt either.

[pianoman9701]

Thank you all very much. I think I have what I need to go forward on this.