Fletch tape Problems

[MCNSC]

I have had this happen with several lots of feathers and several different rolls of Bohning tape. Not all feathers will lift. I guess I am doing something wrong I just dont know what it could be. May try wiping the quills with alcahol before applying the tape.
Thanks again...Mike

[SlowBowinMO]

I've never had a bit of trouble with it, but I always use it over wraps.

When I re-fletch the feather will actually rip away before the tape will let go.

Maybe it doesn't like certain finishes.

[bearfootin]

I think the problem is bad tape. Just because you buy new tape doesn't mean its good. It does have a shelf life and I've had "new" tape fail to hold the feathers. Tried another roll and it worked fine. A dab of Fletch Tite on each end and good to go. ,...Lloyd

[Danny Rowan]

Had the same problem, gave up on the tape and use fletch tite glue now, no more problems.

Danny

[Trad Lad]

In my case, I have used both trueflight and natural turkey feathers. I apply it to the feather, slowly with out streatching and I do use the back edge of a knife to make sure of the contact with the shaft, so I know it isn't a clamp setting issue. I use casket lacquer as my sealing coat, some times three dips but I always steel wool the gloss off.
I think, in my case,it could be not glueing the front and rear of the arrow after I am finished, not sure.
I would much rather use tape, no waiting, I just need to figure out the mystery.
Thanks for the input.
Pip

[Aeronut]

I use feathers that I grind myself and always wipe the quill off with a rag before applying tape.  That removes any remaining dust from the quill.

Dennis