Strike plate

[Mad Max]

I've been using 3M ATG transfer tape on strike plates for years. Similar stuff can be found in the flooring section of home improvement stores. Lay the striker plate on the sticky side, cut around it precisely with scissors, peel and stick. No glue squeezing out. Quick, perfectly neat and stays indefinitely through any weather. If you want it off, just roll it off with your thumb.

For leather grips, I give em a quick shot of spray adhesive, except for the last 1/2" where I'll be stitching.

I've been using double sided tape in the bow room for years, what I get is made for holding insulation on metal buildings. less than .001 thick

[Roy from Pa]

Mark it didn't happen without pictures..

You know that:)

[Mad Max]

Mark it didn't happen without pictures..

You know that:)

I use it for holding my riser down to the pattern sanding jigs and other things.
Put the tape on those pointy things to hold the wood blocks down to profile them.

[Buggs]

Can you guys share more details about the heavy duty tape, like brand and item#? I could use some of that!
Thanks

[Mad Max]

What one are you asking about?
I'm sure the double side tape I use would hold a leather strike plate on but getting it clocked would be a challenge


UHMW is good stuff, the bonding strength and thickness for strike plates would be key.
I'm guessing it will bend from the site window to arrow rest?


The double side tape I use is very strong and hard to separate the two pieces.

[Roy from Pa]

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40065860/

[Kirkll]

Can you guys share more details about the heavy duty tape, like brand and item#? I could use some of that!
Thanks

Buggs,  I've used this for all different types of pattern sanding and assorted things. But never on strike plates. I prefer a Barge contact cement for strike plates because it holds well and the glue is easily removed without damaging the finish.

But.... this double sided tape is pretty good stuff.    Kirk

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-16231/3M-Double-Sided-Tape/3M-CT-3010-Outdoor-Carpet-Tape-1-1-3-x-40

[Buggs]

Thanks

I won't be using it for strike plates either. Mostly third hand stuff.

[Kirkll]

They have assorted types of spray adhesive that is basically contact cement in a can that is a lot more user friendly than the double sided carpet tape.

I make a lot of my jigs using melamine covered MDF board. It's pretty slippery stuff and works good for router jigs. But cleaning the sticky residue off the jigs from the double sided carpet tape is always a mess.

But ....the spray contact cement can be rubbed off just using your fingers after you pull it apart. I have got to where I use it more than double sided tape anymore just for that reason. Careful, quick, and kind.....    Kirk

[Tim Finley]

I buy unborn calf hides ,calf hair its the best strike plate material . I install them with carpet tape the yellow reinforced kind looks like strapping tape but its double sided and it really sticks . Cut out your strike plate lay it on the tape and cut around it  not messy like glue and stays on ,

[Stagmitis]

Ive used used suede,pigskin,beaver,seal,velcro to name a few--I just keep going back to no sideplate other than the riser...

[wood carver 2]

I like to use seal skin for the rest and the strike plate. I glue it on using gel super glue. After a dry fit, I put a few dabs of glue along the bottom edge and press it into place. Once it's set, I'll put more glue on the plate and press it into place.
Dave.

[Kirkll]

I think the coolest strike plate material I've ever used is sting ray hide. I had a guy in Florida send me some. Personally I like a softer material. But that sting ray hide was very slick, and very durable. Has a very unique pattern to it too.... But it's a hard thin material with no give to it. Probably work well for tuning stiff shafts.

Kirk

[Buemaker]

I have split a match in half and placed it under whatever skin I use to make a smaller contact point for the arrow.

[Longcruise]

I have split a match in half and placed it under whatever skin I use to make a smaller contact point for the arrow.

I do the same.  Especially easy when using self stick velcro.  It seems to stay sticky and goes back on.  The bow I'm hunting this year has felt arra rest and strike plate glued on with duco.

[Bruce M]

I have been experimenting with UHMW self adhesive tape for strike plates. Very tough, slick material. I like that it is transparent and doesn't cover up part of the bow. Way tougher than Teflon, but I'm still evaluating

I'm going to try this, just bought some from the jungle store. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Mad Max]

I put one coat of cement on the leather, let it dry, put another coat on and slap it on the riser wet.
It always dries and bonds fine.

Thanks for the info, it worked really nice 

[Buggs]

Good deal, glad it worked for you