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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: BowJunkie on January 05, 2014, 12:12:51 pm

Title: Two Fletch Question.
Post by: BowJunkie on January 05, 2014, 12:12:51 pm

I have several sets of garden stakes that I am about to Fletch.  I would like to make these with two Fletch instead of three.
My question is, should the Fletchings be vertical or horizontal for best performance?
Keep in mind I will be using Turkey feathers for Fletching and attaching the Fletching with Deer leg sinew.
Also I usually shoot bare knuckle and off the handle of the bow, "no arrow shelf cut ins".

Title: Re: Two Fletch Question.
Post by: Fred Arnold on January 05, 2014, 02:12:10 pm

After doing quite a few 2 fletch arrows I prefer orient the feathers at 11 and 5 O'clock. I've read where others prefer 1 and 7 and haven't really found much difference in how they fly. I've even done 3 and 9 O'clock and just can't see much advantage as long as the arrows are spined correctly for the bow.

Title: Re: Two Fletch Question.
Post by: JackCrafty on January 05, 2014, 05:47:22 pm

This is how I do my two-fletch when I want the best flight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45WzlNRP3KI

(Edit:  sorry, first link that I posted didn't take you to the video.  This one should work)

Title: Re: Two Fletch Question.
Post by: BowJunkie on January 05, 2014, 11:53:50 pm

Thanks for the replies guys. I will try an arrow for each set up and see how they work out for me.

Title: Re: Two Fletch Question.
Post by: burchett.donald on January 06, 2014, 12:42:31 am

  Nice video Patrick!
                               BowJunkie, My set up on fletching is almost identical to Patrick's. Here's a pic to look at...It's right wing, right helical...About 1/4 twist 90 degrees to give the arrow some spin. Front quill sinewed down smooth for safety and comfort. Hope this helps...
                                                                                             Don