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Title: tie on fletching
Post by: geno on February 07, 2008, 02:17:00 PM

I tied some fletching on last night for the first time. I did it on my kids arrows. I just used sewing thread. Is there something different you guys use? also do you just do front and back first and finish all three together or complete all seperate? Can you post some pics of your work Thanks
G

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: Dano on February 07, 2008, 08:07:00 PM

Geno, I've done some with thread too, but the thread will wear quick, I'd use artificial sinew, the smaller diameter the better, or even B50. I like to start at the forward edge of the fletching and wraps right on back, and finish up like you would serve a string. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/dlgren/Archery/Arrows/01cb12bb.jpg)

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: iacornfed on February 07, 2008, 09:45:00 PM

Use dental floss. It is strong and easy to get. Sorry no pics.

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: Jason Jelinek on February 07, 2008, 10:01:00 PM

I've used silk with success. I went to a sewing craft store and picked up 2 spools (30' each) for under $10.

Jason

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: Frank V on February 07, 2008, 10:16:00 PM

That looks nice, thanks for sharing. Frank

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: Michael Peschek on February 07, 2008, 10:50:00 PM

This link might interest you http://www.primitiveways.com/fletching_jig.html

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: geno on February 08, 2008, 08:43:00 AM

Looks good Dano. Hope your doing Well.

Thanks guy that will help.

Title: Re: tie on fletching
Post by: varmint on February 08, 2008, 08:59:00 AM

Very nice looking arrow!!

Thanks for the link too..............

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