So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

Well, I see a few posts here and there asking how hard if it to fletch your own arrows. I'm laid up on the couch sick, bored, and I just got some new arrows, so I figured it would be a great opportunity to do a write up.


First of all, you need to get yourself a fletching jig. I HIGHLY recommend getting a Bitzenburger. You'll only have to buy one in your life. It's constructed out of alumminum, so it's built to last. They are more expensive than other jigs on the market but it's worth the money.

Next plan of action is gathering all of the materials you will need. You will need the jig, arrows, fletchings, a good glue (I really like AAE Fastset gel or FasFletch) both are really good glues and Q-Tips (I was out, so I used a paper towel).



After that you want to place the arrow into the nock reciever, with the flat portion of the knob facing upwards.

Next you want to adjust the jig, to how you are wanting to fletch your arrows. I am a fan of using a right helical. That's the method I'm going to be using here. Adjust the top knob, a few degrees to the right.


The next step is to place the vane in the clamp, remember to put the back end of the vane on the same mark everytime. After getting the vane situated like you want to, it's time to apply the glue. You want to go sparingly, so you don't have alot of excess (I have problems with this :D).

After applying the glue to the vane, place the clamp on the magnet, that is on the jig. After putting it on the magnet, ease the clamp and the vane down onto the arrow shaft. Press and hold tightly. I'm using FastFletch here, so I only hold it tight for about 5 seconds.



After holding it tightly, take the paper towel, or the Q-Tips and clean off the excess glue from around the vane.




Rotate the knob to the left and repeat the steps.


Here is the finished product.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

I did one of these a while back as well. Nicely done Matt, nicely done.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

As did I, a long time ago.

Good job, Matt.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

Nicely done..I also recommend to add a small drop of glue to both ends of th vane..to give it a little more strength for peopl using shoot thru rest like the whisker buscuit

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

I WOULD do that, if I was shooting a biscuit. Good tip though.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

Shooting a biscuit's got nothing to do with it. We do it on 100% of our arrows...Just a good idea regardless of the rest.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

I do it on other arrows, for the shop. I just don't on my own.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

You should,you will get a passthrough on a target at some point.Or you will snag the front of the base on something .It also makes a smoother line.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

TFOX, how do you like the arrow selection ;)


I knew I could get these as light as my Victory HV's if I played my cards right. I was sure close too, they end up 3gr different. Fatboy 500's with 80gr points. a little over 27.75 from the nock groove to the end of the carbon. They weigh in at 308gr.

RE: So you want to learn how to fletch your own arrows?
 

Good post!

This is how I do it: