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Old 06-26-2007 | 02:15 PM
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I just got my arrows wrapped and fletched by a friend. I used Onestringer wraps, and the new NAP Quickspin ST Speedhunters. The first time i went out and shot, 5 of the fletchings fell of. They all fell off right when my arrows hit the target (Bag). What should i do now??
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Old 06-26-2007 | 03:50 PM
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hire a new arrow maker.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 03:58 PM
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Fletch 'em yourself
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Old 06-26-2007 | 04:09 PM
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Get a new friend!!
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Old 06-26-2007 | 04:30 PM
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Make sure the guy fletching your arrows knows what he is doing. Most of the fletches now adays say you dont need to wipe them off before glueing, but I wipe everything down with alchohal, wraps, fletches, shaft. Another trick is make sure he is using enough glue, and it doesnt hurt to put a little extra one and just dab the fletch on a paper towel to remove excess before attaching.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 05:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: passthru79

Make sure the guy fletching your arrows knows what he is doing. Most of the fletches now adays say you dont need to wipe them off before glueing, but I wipe everything down with alchohal, wraps, fletches, shaft. Another trick is make sure he is using enough glue, and it doesnt hurt to put a little extra one and just dab the fletch on a paper towel to remove excess before attaching.
Excellent, also it doesn't hurt to scuff the vane where you put the glue. I use some 200 grit sand paper. If you do like the above you won't have a problem. I am sure you don't have a fletching jig or you would be doing them yourself. Go over the above with your friend.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 06:05 PM
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Christ, with friends like that, who needs enemies?Get a Bitz, and you're off to the races!
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Old 06-26-2007 | 06:44 PM
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hire a new arrow maker.
Concur.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 06:58 PM
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OR... your friend has a sense of humor and decided to play a little practical joke on you. LOL I concur with the new arrow maker.
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Old 06-26-2007 | 08:02 PM
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hire a new arrow maker.
Concur.
Agreed. I've never had a problem w/ onestringer's wraps holding vanes w/ the right glue.(AAE Fastset Gel)
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