Turkeygirl Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 How far do you usually put your Blazers, when fletching, from the base of the nock? My first arrow I've done is in the photo below. (top arrow is how the 6 I've had for 2 years came, bottom arrow is one redone): This arrow is about 1/2" from the base of the nock. I think I want to go about 1" from the nock. So with my Grayling jig, shown in this picture, should I measure an inch from where the clamp sits against the nock receiver, or measure an inch using a ruler at the nock base, and mark it on the clamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock Whatever works for you is fine. I normally put mine at the back where it starts but I like the vane to just touch my lip for the anchor point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock They are going to look great Ruth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest psefirestormlite Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock looks good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock Thanks guys! I've decided t put them about an inch from the end of the shaft/nock which is about where the first little line after the first big line is, since the end of the clamp doesn't sit right at the end of the shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock Just as long as you have enough space to clear the release. That is what I was told to do. All I did was put an arrow from the ones that bought. Then put the clamp on it and see where it falls in the clamp. Never a problem yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock 1/2" is the norm for "compound" arrows where a mech release is mainly used. The 1" distance comes from trad bows where one would shoot fingers and needed to space for his/her fingers and shooting glove. I perfer the 1" spacing on either bow I shoot. I like to add reflective wraps now when I build my arrows but back in the day when I had arrows made by the pro shop, I would ask for 1" so I could put a 1/2" to 3/4" wide strip of reflective tape between the nock and vane to help me find the arrow after dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock I think mine are about 1/2" from the base of the nock. Why??.....because that is where I started about 40 years ago, and I never saw any reason to change it. Plus, it just looks right to me....lol. I'd be really surprised if anyone could come up with any significant reason for any set distance. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock I have one fletched at 1/2" and one at 1". I think I might stick with 1" or try 3/4" of an inch because with a 1/2" I feel it doesn't give me room when wearing a heavy mask or netting mask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock [ QUOTE ] I think mine are about 1/2" from the base of the nock. Why??.....because that is where I started about 40 years ago, and I never saw any reason to change it. Plus, it just looks right to me....lol. I'd be really surprised if anyone could come up with any significant reason for any set distance. Doc [/ QUOTE ] Read my 1st post. LOL The longer distance is for finger shooters and gloves. At least thats what was explain to me when I asked many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Re: Vane distance from nock [ QUOTE ] The longer distance is for finger shooters and gloves. At least thats what was explain to me when I asked many years ago. [/ QUOTE ] thats what i had always thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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