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Title: Herters Fletcher
Post by: Longcruise on September 05, 2023, 08:15:40 PM

First, let me say THAT I AM NOT OFFERING THIS FOR SALE HERE!

I'm just curious of what the value of this fletcher might be.  Was given to me by a friend who is giving up hunting and archery and going to the assisted living life.

Title: Re: Herters Fletcher
Post by: rainman on September 10, 2023, 02:09:46 PM

I have a similar one made by Earl Hoyt Jr.

Title: Re: Herters Fletcher
Post by: Tim Finley on September 11, 2023, 10:13:53 AM

I have one of those I bought from Herters in the 70s It had straight clamps that I angled then I ordered helical clamps and they didnt work wort a hoot .

Title: Re: Herters Fletcher
Post by: Hud on September 11, 2023, 07:36:13 PM

I have one made in 1950's by Hawkeye Feather Co. of Salem Oregon with straight clamps. They named it The Thompson, assumed they were referring to Maurice Thompson. It has adjustments for the size of the shaft, and top and bottom for LH, and RH.   The following link has several ads and prices for The Thompson.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Hawkeye+Feather+Co.+fletching+jig+for+arrows&rlz=1C1PQHA_enUS539US565&oq=Hawkeye+Feather+Co.+fletching+jig+for+arrows&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160.23134j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#ip=1

Title: Re: Herters Fletcher
Post by: Longcruise on September 26, 2023, 07:33:26 PM

My wife is an accumulater whereas if I don't have a use for it it's just clutter.  She told me to keep it but with a monofletcher and JoJan multi I let it go on the big bay.  Hope the new owner is happy and actually using it!.