Fletching videos?
04-22-2007, 02:28 PM
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RE: Fletching videos?
I found this to be very interesting product.....Seems cheap, anybody use one?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4486058575811204109&sourceid=searchfeed
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4486058575811204109&sourceid=searchfeed
04-22-2007, 02:40 PM
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RE: Fletching videos?
04-22-2007, 03:47 PM
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RE: Fletching videos?
You must be lonely at work today? A good video would be nice to have. Tip I was given yesterday was to tip the leading and trailing edge of the vane with a small dot of glue. Especially if you use a WB.
I'd like to see him shoot the FOB. I've seen that thing but not used on a bow. I think the guy took the spindle off of something and slid it on the end.
I'd like to see him shoot the FOB. I've seen that thing but not used on a bow. I think the guy took the spindle off of something and slid it on the end.
04-23-2007, 07:52 AM
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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.
) 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.
04-29-2007, 06:08 PM
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RE: Fletching videos?
That "other guy" is Chance Beaubouef, two time Vega Champion (2004 & 2007) as well as many other tournements. Easily in the top 5 tournement archers of the last decade.
However, I agree with you about the gateway video. It's much better than the Bohning video and a couple of others that focus mainly on traditional wood arrows.
However, I agree with you about the gateway video. It's much better than the Bohning video and a couple of others that focus mainly on traditional wood arrows.
05-03-2007, 04:16 PM
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RE: Fletching videos?
ORIGINAL: AllenRead
That "other guy" is Chance Beaubouef, two time Vega Champion (2004 & 2007) as well as many other tournements. Easily in the top 5 tournement archers of the last decade.
However, I agree with you about the gateway video. It's much better than the Bohning video and a couple of others that focus mainly on traditional wood arrows.
That "other guy" is Chance Beaubouef, two time Vega Champion (2004 & 2007) as well as many other tournements. Easily in the top 5 tournement archers of the last decade.
However, I agree with you about the gateway video. It's much better than the Bohning video and a couple of others that focus mainly on traditional wood arrows.
Try 3 time winner in 4 years.He won Vegas back to back.
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