Homemade Arrow Wraps

[Archer Dave]

I have never tried arrow wraps, but wanted to use them on my new GT Trads with Gorilla Super Glue to attach my fletching. This glues works really well as it is much quicker then other glues and seems to hold up well. Only problem is super glues is really hard to remove, and I don't want to sand and scrape them in the future and ruin the wood grain finish.

Being frugal, or cheap if you will   :D   , I didn't want to add another $10 on wraps to fletch these.

So I decided to do a little experiment and make my own arrow wraps. All I did was take some heavy duty Scotch packing tape and put several layers on a piece of chip board and them cut it to roughly 4-1/2" x 1-1/8". These can the be pulled off and rolled onto the shafts where the fletching will be.

Since the tape is glossy, I rubbed the tape down with steel wool to give it a matte finish and help the fletching to stick.

Here is a photo after about 60 shots. You can just barely see the tape. I like this feature, as they are hard to see unless you look closely at them.

   

I put a drop of the super glue at each end of the tape seam, and put one of the feathers over the rest of the seam.

So far they seem to be holding up well. We will see how they last in the long run.

Give them a shot and see what you think. Hard to beat for the price.

Dave

[bsv]

Great Idea######

[Msbow]

That is a good idea!! I'll try that out and see how they do. Have you tried any other types of tape?

[Snow Crow]

Another cheap idea is adhesive backed shelf liner.  Wallyworld has 20" by 20' rolls for around $5.  Cut to desired length and width and you can get dozens of wraps per roll.  Sticks well to carbon prepped with rubbing alcohol.

[Archer Dave]

Originally posted by Msbow:
That is a good idea!! I'll try that out and see how they do. Have you tried any other types of tape?

This is the only tape I have tried. It is much heavier than normal packing tape and quite durable.

[Archer Dave]

Originally posted by Snow Crow:
Another cheap idea is adhesive backed shelf liner.  Wallyworld has 20" by 20' rolls for around $5.  Cut to desired length and width and you can get dozens of wraps per roll.  Sticks well to carbon prepped with rubbing alcohol.

Interesting idea. You don't have problems with it coming loose? I have not had much luck with that stuff staying on shelving is why I ask.

[wingnut]

I'd try soaking the taped shaft in water for a bit and see if the glue comes loose.  I know that packing tape comes off after it gets wet.

Mike

[Archer Dave]

Thanks I will test them to see how water resistant they are.

[Keefer]

Great idea but I have found the cheapest Arrow Wraps I have ever found are "Onestringer's" I can buy 8 dozen mix and match dozen's of their solid wraps for $25.00 to my door and I had them in just 3 days most times..I like the fact you are trying to use what's available and I didn't know if you have heard of Onestringers wraps? I buy the 10" long ones and cut them to whatever length I desire and use the leftovers as a cresting or use on kids arrows..

[M60gunner]

I like using local stuff from local retailers also. But I will wait to see results of your tests. Would like to use something like that to protect cresting.

[Roy from Pa]

I buy the adhesive backed shelf liner at wal mart, and I bought a cheap paper cutter. Makes perfect wraps...

[Moon]

I use white shelf line from Lowe's.  10'x12" for $2.99 and you can make all the wraps you want.

[Moon]

I meant to write white vinyl shelf liner.

[monsterbuck]

That's a good idea moon. I'll have to try that. Thanks. God bless.

[JamesV]

Hobby Lobby has dozens of different colors/patterns of tape that could be used for wraps. Vinyl wall covering makes a good wrap, use titebond III  to install and finish with wipe-on polly before fletching.

James

[doeboy]

Contact a local Vinyl sign maker in your area, give him dimensions and he can make them for you super cheap. Or ask to buy some material from him and cut your own.

[Snow Crow]

Originally posted by Archer Dave:
 

Originally posted by Snow Crow:
Another cheap idea is adhesive backed shelf liner.  Wallyworld has 20" by 20' rolls for around $5.  Cut to desired length and width and you can get dozens of wraps per roll.  Sticks well to carbon prepped with rubbing alcohol.

Interesting idea. You don't have problems with it coming loose? I have not had much luck with that stuff staying on shelving is why I ask. [/b]

Archer Dave,

For me the trick is the alcohol prep; it still seems to stick better to itself than to the arrow shaft, so I cut mine wide enough to go around the shaft 1 1/2 times for ample overlap and good stick.

[warden415]

I also agree you can't beat Onestringer  quality and price. You get them quick and he will make them different  lengths and custom  diameter  for whatever arrow you use. Highly recommended