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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: fishfinder401 on February 05, 2011, 07:13:23 pm

Title: what type of fletching?
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 05, 2011, 07:13:23 pm

i was wondering if it would be fine to fletch an arrow with just 2 longer feather,, maybe 7-8 inches instead of the normal 3 and would it be fine to use super glue to attach, along with wrapping the points

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: aznboi3644 on February 05, 2011, 07:26:09 pm

There is no "standard" for fletching arrows...you can use four,five,six feathers...doesn't matter.

I prefer two fletch arrows over three...just more economical to me.  More arrows per feather.

Most of mine are between 4-5" long.  Some straight...some with some twist.

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 05, 2011, 07:29:54 pm

Quote from: aznboi3644 on February 05, 2011, 07:26:09 pm

There is no "standard" for fletching arrows...you can use four,five,six feathers...doesn't matter.

I prefer two fletch arrows over three...just more economical to me.  More arrows per feather.

Most of mine are between 4-5" long.  Some straight...some with some twist.

ok thanks, i have mostly seen three and wasn't sure if it would be OK, i am also using it with a 100lb longbow, does that change anything? and is the super glue fine?

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: Pat B on February 05, 2011, 08:51:18 pm

You can do three small feathers like the tangential 3 fletch...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/tangential3fletchJamesParker005.jpg)

or two long feathers like this Eastern Woodland 2 fletch...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/Artshillcanearrows002-1.jpg)

...or a combo like these...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/09huntingarrows002.jpg)

...or these...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/forPA010-2.jpg)

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 05, 2011, 09:48:40 pm

Quote from: Pat B on February 05, 2011, 08:51:18 pm

You can do three small feathers like the tangential 3 fletch...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/tangential3fletchJamesParker005.jpg)

or two long feathers like this Eastern Woodland 2 fletch...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/Artshillcanearrows002-1.jpg)

...or a combo like these...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/09huntingarrows002.jpg)

...or these...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/forPA010-2.jpg)

the reason i wanted to do 2 is because i have 12 shafts and found a set of 24 nice feathers

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: Pat B on February 06, 2011, 12:22:36 am

Check the "How To" section. There are lots of examples of different fletching styles. Do a little reading and viewing there and you should get some good ideas.  Also, do a search in the "Arrow" section.

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 06, 2011, 12:49:42 am

Quote from: Pat B on February 06, 2011, 12:22:36 am

Check the "How To" section. There are lots of examples of different fletching styles. Do a little reading and viewing there and you should get some good ideas.  Also, do a search in the "Arrow" section.

thanks, i think ill do that

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: hillbilly61 on February 06, 2011, 09:28:36 am

Fish. I use Superglue gel on mine. I have been gluing thie tip middle and end just to hold them down. I then spiral wrap them down with small thread (silk) Then wrap the top and bottom of the fletch with sinew.

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: HoBow on February 06, 2011, 09:59:33 am

Just curious- do you put the spiral wrap for looks?  I glue them on the sinew the ends and that's it.

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: mullet on February 06, 2011, 07:52:02 pm

 Actually, if you take the time and tune your arrows, you won't need fletching. ;)

Title: Re: what type of fletching?
Post by: Pat B on February 06, 2011, 11:49:03 pm

The spiral wrapped 2fletch was done by Art Butner, the tangential 3 fletch was done by James Parker and I did the rest. I don't use a spiral wrap on mine. Only forward and aft wraps.