HarvDog Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I've never attempted re-fletching my arrows (if I wanted to install wraps or simply just change the fletching color). What procedures and jigs to people use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Wow! No responses yet. Folks must not be back to work yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybertech_hound819 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 i have been using the arazona ez fletcher easy to use and cheap to get it comes with a little piece of paper that expains how to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Harv how ya been? Hope all is well. I got my son all set up with a Grayling fletch jig and all he needs to fletch. The ONLY hitch is...he HAS to do my arrows too:) The Arizona EZ fletch has gotten many rave reviews. I personally have never used it. The jig came with a straight vane holder and I also bought a right helical fletch holder. Instructions come with all fletching jigs. A good sharp knife is all you really need to strip the old fletch and some goof off or some other type of paint remover cleaner to make sure the shaft is clean/prepped for the glue. Wraps are just stickers that you roll on your arrow shaft. Cresting is hand painting that adds a piece of personal touch to the shaft. It makes for a much more personal arrow with all this work put into it. Ever load your own cartridges? Very cool too...especially when you take a deer with a shell you loaded or a arrow you put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I use the arizona also. i like it, simple to use, works great, and it is fast, i can do a dozen arrows pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 OK Harv, lets see how well I did .. :eek: If anyone see's something I missed PLEASE shout out maybe one of the MODS can modify the post with the valid suggestion to make it better .. He it goe's... HOW TO FLETCH YOUR OWN ARROWS 3 Vane Set-up Before we begin we will need a few items.. For time sake I will use the equipment and supplies I personally use. 1. Fletching Jig ( I personally use the Jo-Jan Single Fletcher) but there are many to choose from and it will be a personal preference. 2. Vane Stripper (I personally use the EZE-Strip) a dull knife will work just as good. 3.Vane Glue (I personally use the AAE FastSet Glue ) 4. You will need some vanes (I use either the 4” Bohning Killer Vanes or the 2” Bohning Blazer Vanes) 5. Wraps if you so choose to personalize your arrows. 6. Lastly you will need some acetone to clean the shaft before applying the vanes, rubbing alcohol will work fine..Now that we have all of our supplies lets begin the fun… NOTE: If you are starting with bare shafts you can skip step #1 STEP 1. Using the EZE Strip tool strip away all of the vanes and glue taking note NOT to gouge the shafts. Step 2. Now that the vanes are all removed we need to clean the shafts. Using a clean cloth or paper towel wet it with the rubbing alcohol and rub down the shafts until they are smooth and clean of glue. Step 3. Now that we have all of our shafts stripped and clean we will need to determine what degree we want to use on our vanes. There are 3 different angles to work with note the following illustration. Most common is the Straight Offset usually about 2-4 degrees. Once we have set our Jig for the offset we want it’s time to place a vane of choice in the Jig Clamp. We want to dry fit the vane to the shaft so we can set the vane depth (This is how far the vane is from the end of the shaft) which is usually ½” to ¾” once you have determined this I usually make a small thin mark on the clamp for permanent reference. Now that we have the jig set we can start to glue some shafts up with vanes. Step 4. Place a vane in the Jig Clamp at the pre-determined mark we made in the previous step. Now take glue in hand and apply a very thin strip of glue along the base of the entire vane base. Then place the clamp in the Jig carefully and straight. After a few seconds remove the clamp and rotate the shaft for the next vane. Step 5. REPEAT ABOVE 2 MORE TIMES. Step 6. After all of your shafts are complete, add a dab of glue to the front of each vane for added durability. FINISHED PRODUCT Another member has done a great how to on applying wraps, here’s the link.. THANKS, need2hunt .. http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53744&highlight=Applying+wraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Luke, you need some free time brother! LMBO!!!!!!!! Awesome pictorial! I use a Bitzenburger jig, straight clamp set to about 3 degrees right, Blazer vanes, AAE Speedset glue, and whatever wraps strike my fancy! Lastest are the tiger stripes from Bohning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Luke, you need some free time brother! LMBO!!!!!!!! Awesome pictorial! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Great looking arrows Luke and John but what did I expect from the masters of fletching?! LOL!! Great pictorial Luke, you still "da man" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I don't know about MASTERS of fletching,, but thanks anyhow .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Looks like Luke has this well covered for you Harv. Use a bitz jig here with about a 2 degree offset. Been pretty happy with the bitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 The Bitzenburger Fletching Jig IMHO is the cream of the crop fletcher, and it can't be beat. ;) This has to be one of the easiest setup and useable Jigs out on the market, just wish it would have been in my price range. Finding a used is almost impossible, and when one doe's hit the market it's not there long.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=BITZENBURGER&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=BITZENBURGER&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search Why did I know this was coming .... :D Seems to be a couple good buy's in there tho.. THANKS John.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Now that's what I'm use to here on RT. Thanks for all the feedback and comments everyone. And a special thanks to Luke for the publishable instruction manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Now that's what I'm use to here on RT. Thanks for all the feedback and comments everyone. And a special thanks to Luke for the publishable instruction manual. LOL... Just hope it's some what useful .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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