Beman MFX tip

Morning Star · June 20, 2009, 12:06:00 PM

Lightly sand (200 grit) the back of the MFX's before you fletch them with Fletch Tite. I just fletched half a dozen shafts and the feathers peeled off while shooting. Wiping with alcohol wasn't enough.

Sanded, wiped with alcohol and used the same tube of glue, good to go now.

Maybe you already do or knew, but just thought I might save someone some time.

Izzy · June 20, 2009, 12:24:00 PM

Thanks, I plan on fletching a batch soon.All the ones I have now Ive used tape and havent had any trouble.

PAINTER · June 20, 2009, 02:05:00 PM

I also use tape on my MFX arrows, an added advantage, the tape can be easily removed by heating with a hair dryer. I have never had a feather come loose with tape.

tradtusker · June 20, 2009, 02:26:00 PM

i use super glue on all my arrows for fletching now.
it is the strongest most durable iv ever used.
dry is 10 seconds
i dont even wipe the mfx shafts just superglue the fletchings strait on never had one come off.

pdk25 · June 20, 2009, 03:22:00 PM

I usually put wraps on. It holds the feathers much better. Only problem is you need to put the wrap on an arrow before you bareshaft and you probably will cut into it when cutting your arrows down.

Red Boar · June 20, 2009, 05:18:00 PM

I've had problems with feathers falling off these shafts as well. Fixed the problem by ordering them with wraps. Don't think I'll ever buy them again without.

JRY309 · June 20, 2009, 06:18:00 PM

I wipe mine with alocohol and always use wraps,especially on the woodgrain ones.Carbons are tough arrows and chances are you will be redoing them later and it is a whole lot easier removing wraps.I find it can be difficult trying to scrape off feathers without damaging the woodgrain.Plus wraps give you a good base for gluing feathers,I always use wraps on carbons.

tim roberts · June 21, 2009, 01:46:00 AM

Scuff em up with a green Brilo pad, wipe em with alochol, let em dry, and go to fletchin em. Never had a problem.

mike319 · June 21, 2009, 08:12:00 AM

i had the same problem with these shafts thanks for the info cuz i thought i was doin somethimg wrong and went and got some different glue.
thanks
mike

Bill Carlsen · June 21, 2009, 08:40:00 AM

I'm with Tradtusker.

EL Mejor · June 21, 2009, 10:53:00 AM

Thanks for the post.I bought 2 dozen about 3 months a go and the first time i shot them they fell apart.

wapiti · June 21, 2009, 12:05:00 PM

Every carbon I sell gets scuffed before dipping and cresting. This is basic for application of any finish on smooth surfaces.I have never had a fletching fall off yet. The Bemans have a very hard and smooth finish. Next is cleanliness. wipe the shaft down with acetone, MEK or denatured alcohol.

Kris · June 22, 2009, 08:25:00 PM

tradtusker - Super Glue brand or another brand of "super glue"? Wraps and Fletch-tite have worked w/o fault for me, but it is always interesting to know what other folks use as well.

Morning Star · June 22, 2009, 08:31:00 PM

You guys using super glue, how is that to get off the shaft when you need to refletch?

The fletch tite works great after roughing up the surface, but dry in 10 seconds sounds pretty appealing.

Bill Carlsen · June 23, 2009, 08:45:00 AM

Morning Star: When I refletch arrows that I have used super glue on I use a dull knife. First the feathers come off and then there is often a bit of quill and glue still on the shaft. By using a dull knife as a scraper I am able to get the excess quill and glue off without damaging the shaft. Once that is done I simply take some very fine sandpaper and finish up. For me it is no more difficult than when I was using Fletch tite and it gives an old pocket knife new life.