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Title: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Mike Vines on April 02, 2013, 06:49:00 PM
99 arrows to fletch.  Take one down, fletch it around, 98 arrows to fletch on the wall...

1/4" arrows for the youngins at the Michigan Longbow Association's Spring Shoot.

I'm sure it will be a nice bouquet when it's complete.

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Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: RedStag5728 on April 02, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
:thumbsup:

Got a long monotonous task ahead of you! Good this it's not too difficult. I can't imagine how glued up your fingers will be (unless you're using fletching tape), haha.

All in all it's worth it for the youngins!

Have fun!
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Joshua Polland on April 02, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
Mike, if they are all straight and sealed that's the tough part. I always look forward to the fletching....of course I'm not doing 99 at a time! I'm sure the kids will love them.
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: reddogge on April 02, 2013, 06:58:00 PM
Yes, but just imagine those little smiles when they shoot your arrows.
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 02, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
Mike,  You need 10 jo Jan Multi fletchers lined up and a couple volunteers    :readit:    It will be rewarding to see them getting flung around!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: J.T. on April 02, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
Awesome job Mike all your work is appreciated.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: awbowman on April 02, 2013, 07:55:00 PM
That's good stuff Mike
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Mike Vines on April 02, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
Stay tuned for what the Michigan Longbow Association has in store for these, and there are also the same amount getting done up in 5/16" for the bigger kids.  One thing we know how to do and that is have Fun.
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: monsterbuck on April 02, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
That's great Mike. They'll love it. God bless you.
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Owlgrowler on April 03, 2013, 08:32:00 AM
Way to go Bro.
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: 2treks on April 03, 2013, 09:21:00 AM
When is the Shoot Mike?
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: TRAP on April 03, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
Mike I have a bunch of end pieces both RW and LW in a bag that I have left over from making feather rests and fletching arrows.  Some pretty good stuff and some not so good. A lot of natural barred and dyed natural barred.

If you want it for the project I'll ship it to you.

Trap
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: on April 03, 2013, 09:39:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

Bisch
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: J.T. on April 03, 2013, 09:42:00 AM
The shoot is may 3-5 in Fenton free shooting and camping for all members here is the link  http://www.michiganlongbow.org/events2012/springshoot.htm

I wasn't able to make it last year as we had a brand new baby at home but I will be there this year with the whole family!!
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: D. Key on April 03, 2013, 09:46:00 AM
Kudos to ya!!!
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Bowhunter4life on April 03, 2013, 09:49:00 AM
:notworthy:    :notworthy:

-Jeff
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Mike Vines on April 03, 2013, 11:08:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by TRAP:
Mike I have a bunch of end pieces both RW and LW in a bag that I have left over from making feather rests and fletching arrows.  Some pretty good stuff and some not so good. A lot of natural barred and dyed natural barred.

If you want it for the project I'll ship it to you.

Trap
I do appreciate the offer, but have enough for now.  I'm sure someone out there can use them.  Maybe there is a State Organization willing to make up arrows for the kids in their State.  

There is nothing better then seeing a smile on a kids face.  Here is my 7 yr old last weekend down in Gatlinburg, TN.  The smile says it all.


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Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Teacher_of_the_Arcane on April 03, 2013, 07:18:00 PM
Mike,  Pennies in Heaven ..... you're a rich man!     :)
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Dirtybird on April 03, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
Great mike you really know how to make the little ones smile.
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on April 03, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
Great picture Mike, nice job keeping the young ones into the outdoors.   P.S. GO TIGERS!!   :)
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Mike Vines on April 09, 2013, 05:41:00 PM
1/2 way there.  1 feather at a time is a teadious process.

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Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: swampthing on April 09, 2013, 06:19:00 PM
F.L.E.T.C.H  T.A.P.E !!
Title: Re: 99 arrows to fletch on the wall (1/2 done)
Post by: Mike Vines on April 09, 2013, 06:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by swampthing:
F.L.E.T.C.H  T.A.P.E !!
NOT a chance.  Quick is NEVER the right way, at least when it comes to making arrows.  Some guys love it, but I have had it fail before, and will not go down that road again.  To each their own, but for me, it's Duco from here on out.

Tape (by itself) is designed to fail.  Something can only stay tacky for so long.  If I need to add glue front back and middle I might as well glue the whole thing?  Why do you think glue needs to be added?  Because tape will not hold and needs some help.