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Old 06-21-2007 | 07:40 PM
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Default RE: Help - fletching question/problem

There are a couple of things you can try. First, take some 150 grit sandpaper to the bottom of the Blazers. If you take a fresh one and look at it, you'll notice there is some shiny substance on it. I'm not sure what it is, but just lightly buff it with a small piece of sandpaper until its gone. I found it easiest to do this while the vane was in the clamp (I use a Bitz).

The other thing you can do is take some 200 or fine grit and rough up the area where the vane will be going on to. But I don't really think its needed.

If you are anything like me when I first started fletching (and probably 99% of the population) you are probably using WAY too much glue. I make three small dabs and then smooth it out. Just enough to put a minor sheen back on the vane. I personally do not care for Fletch-Tite, but lots of folks use it with good results. I just don't have time to let each vane sit for an hour for the stuff to set. I prefer Goat Tuff.

Too much glue will cause a sort of bubble effect, and make it stick to the arrow inconsistantly. I've had that happen with Fletch Tite before too. If you have glue oozing out the sides...you used WAY too much.

Also, after you have fletched all three...I put a dab of glue on the front end and back edge of the vane. Seems to help keep them anchored well. Just a very small amount. I usually use a toothpick and put the tiniest bead just there.

Hope it helps. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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