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Old 02-05-2003, 02:44 PM
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FLHunter
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Miami FL USA
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Default RE: Arrow repair/maintenance kits?

Taz,

As far as fletching equipment I use a JO-JAN jig with six stations for arrows. The rest of the equipment is minimal, a dull knife for scraping off the vanes or feathers and cleaning the old glue off the shaft. Some denatured alcohol, a bit of 220 grit sandpaper and some patience. Once I get the glue cleaned from the shafts, I sand them lightly and wipe with the alcohol. I also sand the vane glue track lightly to remove any releasing agent for better adhesion in the clamp before applying the glue. Once you have done a dozen it becomes really easy. Since you are using the same jig single feather or vane repairs are easy.

The Bitzenberger jig is excellent I have a single fletch unit, but its too slow for me and the JO-JAN serves the purpose well.

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