Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: dragonman on January 07, 2012, 04:53:20 pm

Title: fletching without a jig
Post by: dragonman 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

Title: Re: fletching without a jig
Post by: Pat B 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.

Title: Re: fletching without a jig
Post by: sadiejane 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.

Title: Re: fletching without a jig
Post by: Prarie Bowyer 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" :-)

Title: Re: fletching without a jig
Post by: dragonman 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!!!!