Binding feathers (video)

[Kviljo]

Just thought I would share my method of fletching arrows without a jiig.

http://kviljo.no/bue/fletching.wmv


Bind first, adjust the feathers, and glue.

Sorry about the non-primitive sound in the background

[Dustybaer]

hey, that's not fair.  you don't show how you start it (the part where you need four hands)    but your spacing is perfect.  how do you do that.  just a good eye?

[Kviljo]

Hehe, I hold all three feathers with tree fingers around the shaft while I secure them. You can secure one at a time too, but with a little practice you can do all at the same time.

The spacing isn't perfect. I guess a bit of practise is all you need, or take some extra time.

[Agbowyer]

Now that's cool. What type of glue do you use and how is it applied. I've only done one this way and I used raw sinew. What was the background? I don't get sound at work, dial up at home is to slow to download video.

[Kviljo]

I just smear on carpenters glue. Any glue would work.

The background noise is just Metallica

[Agbowyer]

Sounds easy enough. (I prefer "Boston" myself).

[tpoof]

Nice video! You sure are fast bout halfway thru! Never noticed no glue? Bout how long a thread do you require for a 5"??

[Kviljo]

I glue after the binding. That way you can adjust how the feathers are positioned on the shaft.

You don't need to cut the thread untill you're finished

[1/2primitive]

What's that little tool you used?
     Sean

[Justin Snyder]

COOL thanks for posting.  Justin

[Kviljo]

What's that little tool you used?
     Sean

A toothpick

[tpoof]

I glue after the binding. That way you can adjust how the feathers are positioned on the shaft.

You don't need to cut the thread untill you're finished Smiley

Doh! somethings are so simple its painfull,  makes perfect sense!!
Thanks for the replies,,

[NorthernArcher]

A video is worth a thousand words!  Thanks for sharing.

[1/2primitive]

Thanks to your video, I've developed my own way of doing it. I grab the binding material and the toothpick in the same hand      (my right) and continue around the shaft, opening the feather and inserting the string right afterwords. I can spiral wrap a shaft a whole lot better and quicker than I used to. Thanks for posting that!
      Sean

[justice66]

Have you ever tried the 2 ply tape?its quick,easy and you can't even tell its their i really like using it on all arrows i then tie afterwards just like medieval period arrows,but i will put glue on afterwards for xtra support