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DrawMaster · 04-27-2012, 04:43 PM

Fantastic Post With Great Pictures, Thanks.

cphilpott1 · 04-27-2012, 04:51 PM

Verk cool and had great detail.

KRF · 05-08-2012, 02:38 PM

Have you tried the Arizona EZ Fletch? I have 2 and love them, I can glue all three fletchings at one time. Can probably fletch a dozen arrows within an hour easily, once you get the hang of it. But it still is sticky...

rem788 · 05-12-2012, 09:23 PM

Nope I haven't tried it. I though about getting one but the one I have won't break so i am going to stick with it for now. Actually if I get another fletching jig it will be something that does 4" vanes and larger. I would like to do another write up using the larger vanes with a different configuration or feathers.

HoytsandMustang · 05-21-2012, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the information.

bowhunter59 · 06-05-2012, 12:02 PM

Thank you for the pics.

TallTexan · 06-17-2012, 01:22 PM

How have I missed this

sutherpride59 · 06-22-2012, 06:48 AM

Great little tutorial!

Griff77 · 07-08-2012, 06:28 PM

Very helpful....thanks.

Skullworks52 · 07-26-2012, 05:56 PM

How long did you wait for the glue to dry before you shoot it?

TallTexan · 07-26-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullworks52

How long did you wait for the glue to dry before you shoot it?

Guess that would depend on the glue. I waited till I got done with a dozen arrows.

Ragin' gave me an excellent tip. Put a dot of glue on the front and back of each fletching.

PSEBRONCO · 07-28-2012, 04:09 AM

here here

rem788 · 07-28-2012, 06:45 PM

I wait until the next day. Probably overkill but it hasn't failed me yet. Like TallTexan said also a dot of glue on the front and back of each fletching is a good idea.

RAGUIRREJR · 07-30-2012, 04:32 PM

Now I want to go start refletching my own arrows. Great piece!!!

RAGUIRREJR · 07-30-2012, 04:41 PM

Now I want to go start re-fletching my own arrows. Great piece!!!

critter84 · 08-09-2012, 06:40 AM

awesome walk thru! thanks very much I've been having trouble simply because I tried to just do it thinking that it couldn't be hard, which its not, but ignorance is a bad thing lol thanks again

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fishanhunt · 08-09-2012, 07:27 AM

Same process I use but I'm having a hard time getting my fletches to stay on my A/C/C's. Some of them glue on real tight and some come off after a few shots. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.

rem788 · 08-09-2012, 10:28 PM

I had the same thing on a few on the first try. I made sure I cleaned them really well after that and rinsed them with warm soapy water after that. I also went and bought some new glue and I haven't had any issues since then. Good luck.

johnrob · 08-13-2012, 09:48 PM

Great write up, I'm a newbie so this is just the kind of thing I needed to know to start shooting and repairing my own arrows.

bobby_massey · 08-14-2012, 10:17 PM

great job

mitchdaddy · 09-20-2012, 02:29 PM

You ever use the quick fletch? kinda skeptical about using them..Anyone care to share experiences?

mperez76er · 09-20-2012, 02:48 PM

hey thanks this will help alot

armybuckhunter · 10-08-2012, 08:44 PM

nice

Garrett354 · 11-06-2012, 08:08 PM

Thank you! Best instruction I've seen on the subject.

JBAL33 · 11-29-2012, 10:31 AM

I have a question for any one about arrow fletching

Arrow fletching is a time consuming process to do correctly and flecthing at a pro shop is costly. What do think about NAP quik fletch system? I'm short on time and money and these wont be for my quality arrows they are for my crossbow bolts, I got them at a yard sale and they need to be reflecthed.

str8shooter · 11-29-2012, 10:39 AM

JBAL - PM Sent

alec bailey · 12-19-2012, 10:54 PM

great job!

ReaperManATX · 01-23-2013, 10:08 AM

Just wanted to pt the heads up out there. There's a ****** new shop in Oak Hill just west of Austin. They have a pretty sweet range and do a **** good job with my stuff! I'm sure I'm not the first to tell yall about it but still wanted to put it out there.Check em out and let me know what you think!!

FLASH_OUTDOORS · 01-23-2013, 10:12 AM

How much was that jig?

rem788 · 01-23-2013, 10:15 PM

I can't even remember. I have had it for a while. One time the part that holds the fletching in place warped but I contacted bohning and they replaced it for free. It wasn't very expensive. The only thing I don't care for is that you can only use the blazer vanes.

skipbowman · 02-24-2013, 09:20 PM

Good job!

UTbowhunter_801 · 02-27-2013, 05:43 PM

Great Info.

Jeremy7306 · 02-27-2013, 07:17 PM

Awesome! Thanks

MatthewChris · 05-02-2013, 11:28 PM

Great info thanks for the post! Always new stuff to learn in the hunting world! Was hopeing someone here could answer a question about sights. I just go a new trophy ridge 5 pin sight for my mathews drenalin and i set it up to the same length away from the riser that my last sight was and it has like 3-4 inches hanging off the back of the riser. There are 5 sets of holes for the bolts to screw it into the bow i dont really like how that looks and was wondering if it really mattered how close the sight was and if so would it be bad to cut the access off. Thanks for any info in advance!

FLASH_OUTDOORS · 05-03-2013, 08:00 AM

The holes are there to adjust the distance from the riser. Som people gave a hard time focusing on objects close up. I've heard the further from the riser the pins are, the easier it is to focus on them. Also it helps to balance the weight of the bow. gets more weight out front if you want it. IMO you wouldn't want to cut the excess off, that would basically destroy the value of the sight. Move the sight out some more. Play with the distance. You may like it. It want change anything about how the bow is sighted in. Hope this helps

MatthewChris · 05-05-2013, 11:24 AM

I figured it wouldnt make much difference. Thanks for the advise will move change it up and see how it works and feels. Thanks again!

Brent08 · 08-04-2013, 11:53 AM

Great instructions. Thanks

Werewolf · 09-17-2013, 01:08 PM

Great write up! I do this minus the wrap. May have to try it with a wrap. Might make arrows easier to spot on or off the target. More time shooting..less time walking

codylee85 · 10-15-2013, 07:35 AM

Awesome job on the presentation, very detailed and helpfull instructions!!

SmallTownTexas · 05-08-2014, 02:42 AM

Nice project

Firedog78 · 07-18-2014, 02:02 PM

Great info..Need more like it.

JVANS74 · 08-14-2014, 06:04 PM

Been looking in to making my own arrows this will help big time when I do. Thanks for your time and knowledge .

sm000 · 09-21-2014, 05:31 PM

I've been fletching my own arrows for a couple years now. Doing it exactly this way. The only thing that I do different is find the heavy size of the arrow first. I do that using the bathtub and little soap and water, and a lead pencil. I can't remember where I read the article, but it was about the topic of Archers Paradox. The moment you release, the arrow actually flexes and bows for a split second from all the pressure. If you determine the hard side of the arrow, and always put the cock vane on the adjacent 90° side, you'll create arrows that will fly very similar. Therefore making tighter groups. Archers Paradox. Read up on it. It's helped me out alot. Besides, if your fletching your own, you may as well take it to that next level...right?

Kriegwulfe · 10-25-2014, 10:55 PM

Noticed a question about glue distribution on the vanes. I apply glue to the vane..and then I use a flat toothpick perpendicular to the length of the vane and gently drag the toothpick the length of the vane..it applies the glue to the entire length/width of the vane and prevents a lot of "runoff" I guess you would call it. I have found that too much glue is just as bad as no enough and I really hate seeing my arrows with globs of glue at the vanes. Thought I would pass this lil tip on.

Texasherd · 02-23-2015, 03:55 PM

Very helpful for a first timer. Thanks for the post.

Kelly Deeds · 03-12-2015, 09:59 PM

That helps thanks

DandK · 03-14-2015, 07:54 PM

The information I've been looking for. Thanks

XBowHunter · 10-02-2015, 12:19 AM

sweet, just found some wraps i really want on my gold tips

thanks for the thread rem788

T-WizzleMcfly · 10-02-2015, 01:22 AM

Shooting targets really puts a toll on the fletchings. This will help very much never knew how to

Billy02 · 06-11-2018, 06:22 AM

Awesome work, thank for the detailed information.

11-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#75
JBAL33 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Aug 2012	arrow fletching on budget I have a question for any one about arrow fletching Arrow fletching is a time consuming process to do correctly and flecthing at a pro shop is costly. What do think about NAP quik fletch system? I'm short on time and money and these wont be for my quality arrows they are for my crossbow bolts, I got them at a yard sale and they need to be reflecthed.

01-23-2013, 10:08 AM	#78
ReaperManATX Nubbin' Buck Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin Hunt In: Nationwide	New SHop in Austin Just wanted to pt the heads up out there. There's a **** new shop in Oak Hill just west of Austin. They have a pretty sweet range and do a ** good job with my stuff! I'm sure I'm not the first to tell yall about it but still wanted to put it out there.Check em out and let me know what you think!!

02-27-2013, 05:43 PM	#82
UTbowhunter_801 Spike Join Date: Feb 2013	Great Info. Great Info.

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04-27-2012, 04:43 PM	#51
DrawMaster Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2012	Fantastic Post With Great Pictures, Thanks.

04-27-2012, 04:51 PM	#52
cphilpott1 Spike Join Date: Apr 2012	Verk cool and had great detail.

05-08-2012, 02:38 PM	#53
KRF Six Point Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Hunt In: West Texas & Llano	Have you tried the Arizona EZ Fletch? I have 2 and love them, I can glue all three fletchings at one time. Can probably fletch a dozen arrows within an hour easily, once you get the hang of it. But it still is sticky...

05-12-2012, 09:23 PM	#54
rem788 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Public Land	Nope I haven't tried it. I though about getting one but the one I have won't break so i am going to stick with it for now. Actually if I get another fletching jig it will be something that does 4" vanes and larger. I would like to do another write up using the larger vanes with a different configuration or feathers.

05-21-2012, 10:07 PM	#55
HoytsandMustang Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bryan Hunt In: Lee Co, Gillespie Co, Nebraska and anywhere invited	Thanks for the information.

06-05-2012, 12:02 PM	#56
bowhunter59 Four Point Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Hood Tx Hunt In: Ft. Hood and anywere I can.	Thank you for the pics.

06-17-2012, 01:22 PM	#57
TallTexan Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Silsbee Hunt In: East Texas	How have I missed this

06-22-2012, 06:48 AM	#58
sutherpride59 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: From Richmond, Tx/ Jasper, TX: Stationed in Seattle, WA	Great little tutorial!

07-08-2012, 06:28 PM	#59
Griff77 Spike Join Date: Feb 2012	Very helpful....thanks.

07-26-2012, 05:56 PM	#60
Skullworks52 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canyon Lake Hunt In: Blanco	How long did you wait for the glue to dry before you shoot it?

07-28-2012, 04:09 AM	#62
PSEBRONCO Four Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Abilene, Tx Hunt In: Tom Green Co.	here here

07-28-2012, 06:45 PM	#63
rem788 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Public Land	I wait until the next day. Probably overkill but it hasn't failed me yet. Like TallTexan said also a dot of glue on the front and back of each fletching is a good idea.

07-30-2012, 04:32 PM	#64
RAGUIRREJR Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RGV Hunt In: RGV	Now I want to go start refletching my own arrows. Great piece!!!

07-30-2012, 04:41 PM	#65
RAGUIRREJR Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RGV Hunt In: RGV	Now I want to go start re-fletching my own arrows. Great piece!!!

08-09-2012, 06:40 AM	#66
critter84 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Aug 2012	awesome walk thru! thanks very much I've been having trouble simply because I tried to just do it thinking that it couldn't be hard, which its not, but ignorance is a bad thing lol thanks again Posted from Texasbowhunter.com App for Android

08-09-2012, 07:27 AM	#67
fishanhunt Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Panhandle Hunt In: Texas Panhadle	Same process I use but I'm having a hard time getting my fletches to stay on my A/C/C's. Some of them glue on real tight and some come off after a few shots. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.

08-09-2012, 10:28 PM	#68
rem788 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Public Land	I had the same thing on a few on the first try. I made sure I cleaned them really well after that and rinsed them with warm soapy water after that. I also went and bought some new glue and I haven't had any issues since then. Good luck.

08-13-2012, 09:48 PM	#69
johnrob Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jun 2012	Great write up, I'm a newbie so this is just the kind of thing I needed to know to start shooting and repairing my own arrows.

08-14-2012, 10:17 PM	#70
bobby_massey Four Point Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grayson County Hunt In: Grayson County	great job

09-20-2012, 02:29 PM	#71
mitchdaddy Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2011	You ever use the quick fletch? kinda skeptical about using them..Anyone care to share experiences?

09-20-2012, 02:48 PM	#72
mperez76er Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: laredo TX Hunt In: south texas	hey thanks this will help alot

10-08-2012, 08:44 PM	#73
armybuckhunter Four Point Join Date: Oct 2012	nice

11-06-2012, 08:08 PM	#74
Garrett354 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Coldspring, San Jacinto County Hunt In: SHNF	Thank you! Best instruction I've seen on the subject.

11-29-2012, 10:39 AM	#76
str8shooter Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin Hunt In: Franklin Co. - Fish in Alaska	JBAL - PM Sent

12-19-2012, 10:54 PM	#77
alec bailey Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: mexia tx Hunt In: mexia/ Fairfield tx	great job!

01-23-2013, 10:12 AM	#79
FLASH_OUTDOORS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Kennard	How much was that jig?

01-23-2013, 10:15 PM	#80
rem788 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Public Land	I can't even remember. I have had it for a while. One time the part that holds the fletching in place warped but I contacted bohning and they replaced it for free. It wasn't very expensive. The only thing I don't care for is that you can only use the blazer vanes.

02-24-2013, 09:20 PM	#81
skipbowman Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2012	Good job!

02-27-2013, 07:17 PM	#83
Jeremy7306 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burleson,TX Hunt In: Whitney, Anywhere I can find	Awesome! Thanks

05-02-2013, 11:28 PM	#84
MatthewChris Six Point Join Date: May 2013	Great info thanks for the post! Always new stuff to learn in the hunting world! Was hopeing someone here could answer a question about sights. I just go a new trophy ridge 5 pin sight for my mathews drenalin and i set it up to the same length away from the riser that my last sight was and it has like 3-4 inches hanging off the back of the riser. There are 5 sets of holes for the bolts to screw it into the bow i dont really like how that looks and was wondering if it really mattered how close the sight was and if so would it be bad to cut the access off. Thanks for any info in advance!