Doing my own fletching today for my hunting arrows. First timer. How long should I keep the gig on for before changing to next feather? I heard the longer you keep it on the better it is, is this true?
if you are using fletch tape, it would be about the time it takes to take a breath.... if glue, see what is on the label - stuff i used to use (Beyond Bond) took over 5 minutes.
I would guggest going with Fletch Tape.
BobW
I use platinum fletch tite and wait 6 or 7 minutes.
I use fletch tite and I wait 20-25 minutes before removing the clamp and moving to the next feather. This is on cedar arrows. I'm not sure if it would bond more quickly to aluminum or carbon arrows.
I use fletch tape and as soon as I stick the feather I take the clamp off and move to the next! Works great and doesnt take long to fletch up some arrows!!
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I used glue in the past but for the last few years now I use fletch tape. I use the same doz or so arrows for practice and then I have the hunting arrows. They are fletched up the same way and have never had a feather come off or have to be replaced for that matter. Last season I took 3 does and HAD to replace those feathers. None came off with the pass thru's. I still put a drop of glue on both ends of the feather after I fletch it up. A doz arrows now takes about 1/3rd the time to fletch and you can shoot those arrows right after you fletch them. NO WAITING!!!
Hawgslayer..... :archer:
I'm shooting Carbon Heritage Arrows. I also have arrow wraps. Going to use glue, not fletch tape. Time recommendations? Advice? These arrows need to be perfect, my freezer's going to depend on it in the upcoming months!
Fletch tape works great on arrow wraps!
I use Duco cement and it takes some time; but I set up several clamps. Never timed it-between 5 and 10 minutes maybe? There are so many other things to do anyway that the time doesn't matter.
I use the Platinum Fletch Tite, works great on carbon with feathers. Just wait 15 or 20 minutes, what's the big deal.....
QuoteOriginally posted by Pat B.:
I use the Platinum Fletch Tite, works great on carbon with feathers. Just wait 15 or 20 minutes, what's the big deal.....
Simple: One hour per arrow. I'll have over 1/2 dozen done in that time, maybe a dozen.
BobW, that's great... I was just saying if you do use glue wait an adequate time for it to cure, simple! Glad you like your tape, I'll have to give it spin one day.
for sure, tape is great! :D
I use Fletch-Tite Platinum, and wait 15 mins. Of course I have a Jo-Jan 6 arrow fletcher, so it's about 45 mins for 6 arrows.
But I was looking at the tape, to try. Duane
I use Platinum as well, my wait time- about 2 minutes per feather. Been using it for 2 years, haven't had one come off yet....
When I use duco it abot 5-10 per feather 12 arrows in 45-60 min. I just make sure that after removing them from the jig the arrows don't get laid against anything.
I use Duco on gasket lacquer with wood arrows. I set a digital kitchen timer for 7 minutes. The glue is not cured hard enough to shoot in that time but it's plenty set up to move the jig to the next feather if just a little bit of care is taken.
Guy
I use goat tuff, no waiting, almost. Really, just a few seconds and your ready to shoot.
I use fletch tite platinum, put the feather on, set the clock on the stove for 10 minutes, when I goes off I change feathers.
Scott
With fletch tite platinum on cap wraps, I can move the clamp after 5 minutes. I keep my shop temp about 65 to 70 degrees. Colder temps don't cure as fast. dino
I use Saunders NPV Fletching Glue,and I usally Have a Cheap Timer on it, Set for 17 Minutes. Then set them aside for the Night, By Morning You should be Shootin' Them!! :archer: :goldtooth:
I finish my wood arrows with polyurethane and use Duco for flething and nocks. I give them 15 minutes and keep track of it with a small timer. Less time might be OK, but I've had issues in the past with less. It's generally easier to deal with too much than not enuf. The timer makes a big difference in getting arrows done quickly. So does having three Bitz's set up to match. Don't forget to have fun.
i got tired of paying 8 or 9 bucks for fletching glue and not being able to got to the local store and get it i use cap wraps on my ce heritage shafts and i go to the hobby store or the local drug store and buy thick or either gel super glue and in 6 months of using i havent had one feather come off or loose and i can buy a bottle of thick which is a big bottle at the hobby store for 4.99 and i give them between 2 to 3 minutes between each feather just my 2 cents
Fletch Tape....
feather in clamp
put on tape
stick to shaft
DONE...move to next feather
after all fletching is on... drop of glue on both ends.
I think something other than Duco is suggested for fletching over wraps.
Most glues are good to go in 15 minutes. Helps if it's done in a warm, dry environment.
Never did understand the "rush" to get arrows fletched. Since I ain't "killin snakes" glue works for me. ;) :D
I use the fletch-tite platinum and wait ~5 minutes between feathers. You could wait longer, but 5 minutes is long enough. Just be careful with them and unless you snag one on the jig or something, they will be set up enough in 5 minutes. Works great on all carbons and arrow wraps. You can fletch lots of arrows from one tube.
I use fletch tite or fletch tite platinum and give it a minimum of 20 minutes but usually 30 just to be safe. No one has mentioned it yet but I believe that the more helical you put on the more glue cure time you should allow. I set my jig for maximum helical and have had feathers sort of pull off at the ends when I didn't allow at least 20 minutes.
I have a JoJan Multi so I can do a dozen in an hour and a half.
I don't know if it's true but I've heard the fletch tape can move in hot weather.
Fletch tape: $5.00 The 9 minutes and 55 seconds you don't have to wait for glue to dry: Priceless!
I use Bohning Platinum on arrow wraps. I wait about 2-3 minutes before moving on.
I tried the tape and it works real well but if you are a little shacky or nervous as I am it's a little hard to keep the tape straight. So I use glue (about 15 min.)
I don't like the consistancy of the Platinum..too much like jelly, can't get a good stream going on evenly. The regular Fletchtite works great on those carbons. I clean the surface first with alcohol and then fletch. I leave the clamps on for at least 20mins. I hate it when you remove them too soon and the fletching starts to curl!!! Do it right the first time!
I use Duco or fletch tite. I fletch helical and let the glue set for 25-30 min.for each feather. then none move when the clamp is removed.
25/30 min on any glue I use. Never got in a hurry