VermontHunter Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just thought it would be a good time to post up some very useful info/links on building custom arrows ... ** APPLYING ARROW WRAPS ** It's that time of the year again, when us old and new archer want to get er done to get ready for next season. APPLYING ARROW WRAPS by need2hunt If I've missed something, and you have more to add feel free to bring it up, this is so people can learn and maybe get involved in another area of archery. Putting wraps on arrows is "EXTREMELY EASY". You'll need to wipe down your arrow shafts with soap and water, rubbing alcohol (and then dry them) so there's no dust or oil residue on the shaft. Other than your arrow shaft you'll just need a foam mouse pad and your wraps... Take one of the wraps off the paper and lay it sticky side up an the mousepad... Take your arrow shaft and line it up parallel to the wrap, whatever distance from the nock you prefer (I have mine butting up to the nock) Now start rolling the shaft over the wrap, applying light downward pressure. Continue rolling, proceeding until the entire wrap is on the arrow shaft. Apply pressure with your finger along the wrap to work any air bubbles out and get good adhesion. And that's all there is to it!!! Here's a pic of the finished wrapped and fletched arrow. Like I said I'll post a how to on fletching once I can get some pics. Other informative links Vane Removal? http://www.realtree.com/forums/showf...;page=0#706092 What glue to use for Vanes? http://www.realtree.com/forums/showflat....;gonew=1#UNREAD 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ptbuckpa Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Very nice.It should help alot of people get started Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 TTT ,,, :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 pretty neat.. might try it someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 When it comes to building arrows, I just re-fletch them. I use them new shrink fletch things that michael waddell uses. Real easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Looks pretty. Good post......again. I will post some pics. I am fixing to fletch some Xcutters with 3d duravanes with a helical and they look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Looks pretty. Good post......again. I will post some pics. I am fixing to fletch some Xcutters with 3d duravanes with a helical and they look good. Can't wait to see them .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 They will have Blue and black vanes with black nocks..........Stealth mode baby............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Very cool! Thanks Luke, I hope to try doing this over the summer. Question? Do you use a different glue when gluing to arrow wraps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Great post Luke. Couldn't have said it better myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Very cool! Thanks Luke, I hope to try doing this over the summer. Question? Do you use a different glue when gluing to arrow wraps? Nope. seems to me the glue actually works better on the wraps than the bare shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Nope. seems to me the glue actually works better on the wraps than the bare shaft. Thanks Hutch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Good tutorial Luke and Gary. Fletching is really very simple with a decent jig. Would suggest to anyone getting into building or fletching to spend the money on a good or at least decent jig. Bitz may seem expensive, but imho they are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Bitz is the best but if you aren't fletching all the time the grayling will do. I found a few wrap pics to post. Haven't got a pic of my xcutters yet. Wife's My hunting arrows My old hunting arrows.......kinda miss the 4 inch Bohning Killer Vanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Fletched some of my Blue 3d duravanes and would you know it first night in competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yep, looks to be what I call a KNOCK thumper ... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 We'll bring this thread back up to the top ,, seems to be that time of year again ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 We'll bring this thread back up to the top ,, seems to be that time of year again ... Great idea Luke. Here is my addition to the thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Cool video Joe .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Think it might be time to bring this one back to the top for some viewing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 yup good thread... good to see you're still around Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 yup good thread... good to see you're still around Luke I don't post much any more, but I'm still around .... and Thanks .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Good info was really needing something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 yup good thread... good to see you're still around Luke +1 :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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