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Title: My first time fletching arrows. (Pics)
Post by: USN_Sam1385 on January 11, 2012, 09:33:00 PM

Well, after getting a fletching jig, ordering some feathers, glue, arrow wraps, etc; I gave fletching my first half-dozen arrows a shot this morning.

I went with a copperhead arrow wrap from OneStringer, a black nock, brown feathers, and red-barred feathers. Used the bohning Fletch tape and put a drop of glue on each end of the feather.

Thank you stringstretcher from Virginia for donating the brown feathers to me when I couldn't find any for sale anywhere.

 

     (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/Arrows2.jpg)

 (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/Arrows1.jpg)

And my trusty assistant:

  (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/Arrows3.jpg)

Title: Re: My first time fletching arrows. (Pics)
Post by: soundman on January 11, 2012, 09:43:00 PM

looking great for first time

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Post by: Don Armstrong on January 11, 2012, 09:50:00 PM

Very nice arrows. Don

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Post by: DuffyRP on January 11, 2012, 09:52:00 PM

I like the color combo. nice job

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Post by: NoCams on January 11, 2012, 09:54:00 PM

Looking good there bud. Did the, " Trusty Assistant " glue his fingers together....  :biglaugh:

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Post by: Roadkill on January 11, 2012, 09:56:00 PM

My son was at my side just like yours in all my outings. Great arrows and better bringing up a young one

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Post by: don_h on January 12, 2012, 04:04:00 AM

6 down and a bunch to go. Goo job, they look great.

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Post by: JAG on January 12, 2012, 04:17:00 AM

:bigsmyl:    :clapper:    :archer2:

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Post by: Irish Archer on January 12, 2012, 06:28:00 AM

I think that they look really good. Nice job.

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Post by: Mike Vines on January 12, 2012, 07:47:00 AM

Looks like the Admiral whipped you into shape.  Great job.

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Post by: flippnsticks on January 12, 2012, 07:50:00 AM

great job

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Post by: PA Bones on January 12, 2012, 07:50:00 AM

Those look great.  Your son seems to be enjoying helping.

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Post by: lpcjon2 on January 12, 2012, 07:54:00 AM

They look great! is that knife in the last pick a Benchmade?

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Post by: limbolt on January 12, 2012, 08:02:00 AM

Great looking arrows and a fine assistant.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

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Post by: Craig on January 12, 2012, 08:11:00 AM

Great Job!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: psychmonky on January 12, 2012, 08:18:00 AM

Those colors look great with the copperhead wraps! Nice job.

Scott

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Post by: volcanomil on January 12, 2012, 08:23:00 AM

I also received a jig for X-mas and am hoping to fletch my first ones very shortly.  I hope mine turn out as nice as yours look.

nice job.

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Post by: Friend on January 12, 2012, 09:07:00 AM

Nice job!

Satisfaction!

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 12, 2012, 09:39:00 AM

Good looking shafts.

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Post by: DGF on January 12, 2012, 10:29:00 AM

Great color/wrap combo. Nice work!

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Post by: vintage-bears on January 12, 2012, 10:47:00 AM

They look great!

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Post by: RM81 on January 12, 2012, 11:23:00 AM

looks great.  i like the wraps too.

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Post by: USN_Sam1385 on January 12, 2012, 12:33:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by lpcjon2:
They look great! is that knife in the last pick a Benchmade?

It is indeed. Wasnt cheap but u get wat u pay for. I can drive nails with it.

Title: Re: My first time fletching arrows. (Pics)
Post by: PaddyMac on January 12, 2012, 02:17:00 PM

Here's one minor unneccessary but cool tip:  Get a scotch brite sponge with the green scour pad and some dishwashing detergent and water and scrub off the labels.

I like that box too.

   :thumbsup:

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Post by: DannyBows on January 12, 2012, 08:06:00 PM

Well Done! Those wraps are sharp.

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Post by: tomcat8910 on January 12, 2012, 09:14:00 PM

You did a good job!

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Post by: Dimondback on January 12, 2012, 09:52:00 PM

Love the copperhead....nice stuff!

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Post by: el greco on January 12, 2012, 10:00:00 PM

Very nice job..