Fletching question

GMMAT · 04-02-2008, 06:42 PM

I'm trying to fletch 5" feathers on Easton 2016's....with a hard right helical clamp. I have RH feathers.....but I'm having a heckuva time getting the feathers to seat properly. I've already ruined 2 trying.

Any suggestions.....or do I just have to play with it more?

Adjust the offset?

Dubbya · 04-02-2008, 06:44 PM

What jig are you using? And where are the fletches not seating properly?

GMMAT · 04-02-2008, 06:47 PM

Bitz.

Hard to explain.....but it's feathers on aluminum........and they're not sticking. They're obviously not seating, properly.

BowHuntingFool · 04-02-2008, 06:48 PM

I never have my feather pushed all the way up to the clamp. I leave a small even gap so I get excellent contact with arrow and feather!

rybohunter · 04-02-2008, 06:50 PM

It takes a lot of tinkering, but once you get it, you can zip thru. Leave 1/8" to press to the arrow from the bottom of the jig. Are you using the tape?

brucelanthier · 04-02-2008, 07:08 PM

adjust the offset.

GMMAT · 04-02-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Are you using the tape?

SON OF A ...............I forgot I bought that! Thanks, Rybo!