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Offline dragonman

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fletching without a jig
« on: January 07, 2012, 04:53:20 pm »
Hi all.... I'm new to primitive fletching techniques, I've used a basic jig for years now. But its time for me to learn the original method, could anyone help out,  by providing some good video links etc....I'd be much obliged....thanks for your time if you can...

Dave
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Offline Pat B

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Re: fletching without a jig
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 04:56:10 pm »
Check out Jackcrafty's(Patrick) build alongs on the "How To" section. He even has a YouTube page I believe.
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: fletching without a jig
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 05:13:45 pm »
check out the sticky at  the top of the arrow page.
jamies "primitive fletching jig"
i know you asked about not using a jig,
but i could imagine that our nna brothers and sisters figured this one out using heavy leather
many many generations past.
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Offline Prarie Bowyer

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Re: fletching without a jig
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2012, 01:16:11 am »
Tons on You Tube.  Look up "primitive Bow fishing" and you'll see one by Yoyindo.  that is good and search "primitive fletching"  there are about a dozzen i think. 

also look up "primitive bow fishing reel" :-)

Offline dragonman

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Re: fletching without a jig
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2012, 04:05:44 pm »
thanks guys thats the info I needed,  just had to put 'primitive fletching' into you tube search, tried many searches but not that!!!!
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