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I just switched to carbons and have some arrows that need to be refletched. What is the best way to remove the old adhesive and vane material (you know that liitle bit that is left after you rip off the vane). Is there a solvent that I can just rub on to remove the residue completely?

I am shooting Gold Tip 7595 Hunters. What type of vanes come on them so I can get the same kind? Some of the arrows only need 1 vane replaced.

Oh yeah one last thing. I have a fletching jig that does all three vanes at once. It is made by Herters Inc. and is at least 25-30yrs old. You drop the arrow in backwards from the top. It has the metal clamps that remove from each side that hold the vanes. The grooves in which the clamps slide into are adjustable by sliding either left or right on both the top and bottom (to angle the vanes). Is anyone familiar with these? I'm not sure how to set it so the vanes are exactly 3-4 degrees. I have the straight clamps but there is a fletcher in Cabelas that looks just like mine and they sell helical clamps for it. Does anyone know if the clamps will fit my fletcher?


I know this is a tough one. I was hoping someone may have the same jig I do.


Thanks for any help,
Kirk


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Kirk, Years ago I fletched a lot of arrows with my cousins old Herter's jig just like the one you've described.

I'm fairly certain the new clamps will fit the old style jig (they look the same) but you should really contact Herter's and ask them before you buy...

I personally use Bitzenberger jigs too. IMHO they're the best on the market.

As far as cleaning the arrows off the other two guys gave great input on that issue...

How's the bow shooting for you? Did you make it to the shop I suggested?