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Title: Deft and fletching tape?
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 09, 2010, 02:26:00 PM

Usually finish my arrows with poly but have a quart of Deft. Anyone used Deft on their arrows and then fletched with fletching tape. As pricy as feathers are, I can't afford to make a mistake. Thanks, Don

Title: Re: Deft and fletching tape?
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 09, 2010, 07:47:00 PM

Anybody  :confused:

Title: Re: Deft and fletching tape?
Post by: 4est trekker on August 09, 2010, 09:47:00 PM

Yep, do it all the time.  I use Deft, Watco, Old Masters, and Minwax spray lacquer often, depending on who has the best deal.  I assume you're talking about Deft lacquer, correct?  Just be sure that you either dap the front and back with fletch-tite or gel CA glue, or dap the back and bind the front as such:

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/HPIM4067.jpg)

Title: Re: Deft and fletching tape?
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 09, 2010, 10:41:00 PM

Thanks 4est trekker, I have a quart of the lacquer that I was going to do bows with. I ended up using the spray instead. I will try to do a rub finish and use the tape. I have poly but need to use the Deft up. Usually put a drop of Duco at each end. Thanks again, Don