what and how would ya'll suggest to get started installing my own fletching. what jig, glue, and so on. i am pretty new to this whole thing. and i would like to do as much as i can by my self. I am figured out it is really a pain to take arrows in to get them fletched and i have noticed jigs aren't that expensive. any help would be great. what a great site to learn!!!!!!!!!!
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Bohning jig
I use a right helical clamp)
Sounds like a lot but it's not really. Once you get it set up it goes really fast I can do a dozen arrows in about 1 hour.
I would suggest getting a red Bohning jig (like $30) It is plastic but works awesome. It's NOT the blazer jig. As far as glue, Only glue I use is Goat Tuff but.....it dries really FAST so make sure your fletching is fully contacting your arrow before you apply glue then lock the jig angle down. Now put on the glue and run your finger on the vane to ensure a even coat then put your clamp on and slide it down onto the shaft. It will be dry in about 1 minute..:wink
I use a right helical clamp)Sounds like a lot but it's not really. Once you get it set up it goes really fast
I can do a dozen arrows in about 1 hour.
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bitzenburg jigs, yes they are a bit more expensive, but I think they're worth it, and they will last forever. I have 2 of them, and I use Bohning fletch tite platinum. Best stuff I've used thus far.
Make sure you clean the shaft really good before applying wraps or vanes, and also clean the inside of the arrow before puttin in your inserts.
Make sure you clean the shaft really good before applying wraps or vanes, and also clean the inside of the arrow before puttin in your inserts.
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Try Youtube.com and type the word,,"fletching". THey have some videos on the subject-joe
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