I decided to try my hand at fletching

OKbowhunter20 · 02-09-2008, 07:10 PM

I went out and got my first fletching jig today (I went with the Bohning)
I used 2 1/4" Gateway feathers (I've been wanting tomake the switch from vanes to feathers)

This was my first attempt at this, but I think they turned out pretty good...Im pretty proud of myself

What do ya think?

Washington Hunter · 02-09-2008, 07:27 PM

Not too shabby! Looks like you did a pretty good job for a first attempt!

Let us know how you like those feathers, I know quite a few of us are interested in hearing about them.

niehenke · 02-09-2008, 07:32 PM

I was thinking about buying that one or the one for $60 with magnets from Gander. How do you like it?

OKbowhunter20 · 02-09-2008, 07:34 PM

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ORIGINAL: niehenke

I was thinking about buying that one or the one for $60 with magnets from Gander. How do you like it?

I like it pretty well...I have no experience with other jigs but it did meet my needs nicely

This one has a magent as well

my7pointmonster · 02-09-2008, 08:03 PM

Those look pretty good, the question is are you happy with them??

Ryan.

OKbowhunter20 · 02-09-2008, 09:07 PM

Well Ryan, Ill let all of you know tommorow after i get a chance to shoot them...

mobow · 02-09-2008, 09:17 PM

I would suggest using a green scotch brite pad over the fine sandpaper, but they look good. Nicely done. It's really not as difficult as most people think, but using the right amount of glue does take a bit of practice.

OKbowhunter20 · 02-09-2008, 09:24 PM

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ORIGINAL: mobow

I would suggest using a green scotch brite pad over the fine sandpaper, but they look good. Nicely done. It's really not as difficult as most people think, but using the right amount of glue does take a bit of practice.

Thanks for the tip...Ill take any help I can get lol

Yea I know you can see I got a little crazy with the glue[&:]but I just did a few more and they look alot "neater"

Im sorta starting to get the hang of it

trailinone · 02-10-2008, 06:25 AM

Looks good other than the excess glue. I use the Arizona EZ fletcher. It was cheap, but seems to be working pretty good as long as I make sure the vanes are pushed completely down in the slot before I let them touch the arrow.
chris

bloodcrick · 02-10-2008, 07:37 AM

Good first try, i do like that style of vane, its got that mid evil look to it