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Title: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: RedShaft on July 25, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
I dont like how big the 5 1/2in high profile banana fletches are, so do they make a 4 or 5in banana fletch? im not interested in the low profile, just looking for standard profile banana in 4 or 5in? thanks guys!!    :wavey:
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 25, 2012, 10:08:00 PM
I cut my own 3" bananas and they work fine. I can get an extra piece out of each full length feather. They are a bit more low profile, but they work fine.
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: Mike Vines on July 25, 2012, 10:09:00 PM
Pick up a feather burner, and you can make whatever you want to.
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: magnus on July 25, 2012, 10:15:00 PM
I can make you any size you want. Pm on the way.
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: tex-archer on August 29, 2012, 05:32:00 PM
Jerry,
How are you cutting those 3" bananas? Can you post a pic of them?
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: frankwright on August 29, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
I took my regular 5 1/2" Little Chopper and by adding shims where the blade attaches, and modifying the lower aluminum guide, I was able to get mine to cut 4 1/2" feathers.
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: Chromebuck on August 29, 2012, 08:51:00 PM
I used the shim approach on my chopper also.  You can get them down to 3", but I suggest just spend the money and get them from Magnus and save yourself the headache.    :readit:  

I used popcicle sticks and electric coping saw to create the shim...If you place the hurl of the feather on the shim it is moved up into the chopper thus creating a smaller chopped feather.  Mess around with it until you get the desired length. EZPZ!

~CB
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: amazonjim on August 29, 2012, 09:13:00 PM
I Used the shim process also,
Title: Re: Smaller size banana fletch?
Post by: Gator1 on August 29, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
x2 go with Magnus.... He is the man...