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Old 04-23-2007 | 07:52 AM
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Default RE: Fletching videos?

Videos would be good but it is very easy to do. I have just started myself and I would invest in the Bitzenburger if I were just starting. Well made and will last forever. The initial setup I would get would be the right helical but it would pay to get the other jigs eventually if you like to experiment. I would suggest getting your jig of choice, a hundred pack of the vanes of choice (they are very cheap), and get started. You will also want to get some denatured alchohol and acetone, a green scrubbing pad, a fairly sharp knife (to remove old vanes), glue (very important ) and maybe some very fine grit sandpaper.

As far as tipping the leading and trailing edge I have just tipped the leading edge when using the whisker biscuit but then I found a way I like better and it seems as effective although I no longer use the biscuit. I start the glue bead at the front of the vane. There always seems to be a tiny bit more glue at the start of the bead and by starting at the front of the vane you would get a little extra there where it would be needed most.
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