Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Flight Bows => Topic started by: DC on October 16, 2020, 06:10:48 pm
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Is there a slick way of cutting the slots for vellum fletching. I did it once with my Dremel but I'm too shaky this time.
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You could clamp the arrow in a jig with a slot that will provide a guide the cutting wheel.
Or clamp the dremel and slide the arrow up to it like a tablesaw.
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You could clamp the arrow in a jig with a slot that will provide a guide the cutting wheel.
Or clamp the dremel and slide the arrow up to it like a tablesaw.
I was trying to avoid making yet another jig but I can't see a way around it. Getting old sucks ;D but it's way ahead of plan "B"
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Done. Just have to figure out how to space the slots at 60° consistently.
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That was quick! I made a jig that works with my lathe. The old Turkish Flight arrows have the vanes glued to the surface, but a slot makes it a lot easier and is more secure.
Alan
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I'm going to discover just how secure. One got torn and I'm going to have to remove it. Acetone somehow I guess. I'm staring to think that glued on the surface might not be a bad idea.
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Acetone should work. Calibrate the jig with a 0 and a 60 degree mark, should work, HOWEVER! I haven't tried it (lol) (lol) >:D!
Hawkdancer
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Use collgen glue then it is easy to remove :)
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Definitely use hide glue. Is this real vellum you are using?
You can re-liquify the glue as you apply the fletches and make things as slick and smooth as can be.
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Good idea, thanks. Yes it's real vellum. My son does calligraphy and he gave me a few scraps. He's nice that way ;D ;D