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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: tattoo dave on February 26, 2012, 11:02:35 pm

Title: the latest
Post by: tattoo dave on February 26, 2012, 11:02:35 pm

Hey folks, I don't think I ever posted any pics of my arrows, so I thought I would share my latest project. Still need to attach the point. The feathers are mallard duck wing feathers, sinew wrap, bamboo shaft. I really like this one, can't wait to see how it flies. The pic is kinda dark, sorry. Hope ya like it.

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: David_Daugherty on February 26, 2012, 11:10:21 pm

I like it.  I have never fletched like that, it looks cool though.

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: Pat B on February 26, 2012, 11:53:39 pm

Cool Dave. That type of fletching is very effective.  Try placing your feathers back side down on the next one. It seems to allow the feathers blend with each other better.

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: Pappy on February 27, 2012, 11:34:39 am

 I do, Sweet, that should do it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: bowtarist on February 27, 2012, 01:14:56 pm

Thumbs Up Buddy, looks good.  dpgratz

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: ErictheViking on February 27, 2012, 02:50:21 pm

Nice looking arrow. good job

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: tattoo dave on February 28, 2012, 12:03:43 am

Thanks guys!! Pat, you mean flip them over, upside down, or flip them end for end? David, I had never fletched like that either, but I think I like it a lot. No need for a fletching jig, and I like that even more!!

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: Pat B on February 28, 2012, 12:48:15 am

Flip it over Dave. You still want it pointing the same way. Because the inside of the feather is concave when you lay three of them like you have done they form a ridge sorta deal that works better for steerage.

 like this...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/tangential3fletch005.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/tangential3fletch007.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/primitive%20archer/BWandsourwoodarrowsfor2011elkhunt002.jpg)

  The first two pics are kind of sloppy but it was a quick example I did for someone. In the third pic the arrow on the left is this type of fletching. These arrows were in my quiver when I went to Colorado to elk hunt with Kenneth last Sept.

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: criveraville on February 28, 2012, 02:07:53 am

Cool looking arrow Dave. You too Pat ;)

Cipriano

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: aznboi3644 on February 28, 2012, 09:35:11 pm

Thats how I fletch my Mallard feather arrows and guinea fowl feathers too...I like the look and those little 3" mallard fletches work just fine for a straight flight

http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p67/aznboi3644/Arrow%20Build/?action=view&current=P2110297.mp4

Title: Re: the latest
Post by: tattoo dave on February 29, 2012, 01:17:35 am

Ok, will do on the next Pat, Thanks!! And thanks cipriano, and aznboi. Now I just have to put together a set. I have some pheasant feathers too, will post more pics when done.

Dave