Fletching

[tradarcher816]

As I sit here fletching a batch of carbon arrows for my friends son I can't help but wonder. How long do y'all let the fletching glue dry? I usually give mine close to 20 min per fletch.

[4dogs]

Ya, 15 min or so. takes a while but I'm not in a big hurry most of the time. Its a real bummer when one slips on ya.

[Lordswarrior]

3-4 seconds
I use the fletch tape and it is awesome!
I have not lost a feather off an arrow yet even on pass throughs

[katman]

Yep, can fletch a lot of arrows in 20 minutes with fletch tape. Clean them with denatured alcohol, fletch tape then dot the ends of feather with fletch tite. Been very durable for me. Have not used glued in a while.

[Jim Wright]

I have used only bohning fletching tape for a couple of years now mostly on wood. On gasket lacquer and Minwax wipe-on Poly sealed shafts all the fletches are still there, I do put a dab of duco cement on each end.

[Todd Cook]

Fletch tape= zip, done!

[Friend]

Have fletched over 25 dozen arrows utilizing fletch tape over the years and have yet to experience a single issue.

[dhermon85]

I'll go with 15 minutes when using wraps. Longer if not. Better safe than sorry.

[Grey Taylor]

With Duco on gasket lacquer coated wood shafts I set a kitchen timer for 9 minutes. The timer keeps me going so I don't waste any time and 9 minutes gives the glue enough time to cure so I don't move the feather if I'm careful.
That's not long enough to shoot the arrow, just long enough to rotate the fletching jigs to the next feather position. For shooting I like to give 24 hours for the glue to cure.

Guy

[CRS]

If I am in a hurry, I set a timer for 10 minutes.  Just keeps me on task.  That is with Duco or flecthtite.

If I am in a big hurry I use super glue gel.

I have zero use for fletch tape.  Super glue gel is just as fast, and works much better.

I have had all sorts of problems with fletch tape and fletching falling off.

[Thumper Dunker]

Super glue gel. It will stick to any thing, can't beat it. Its great for repairing them in the field also. ten minutes waiting time +-

[cahaba]

I use fletch tape too. I like to use some heat from a hair dryer while the feather is still in the jig. It makes the glue take good. Never had a failure from tape.

[Richie]

Fletch tape here also.  

[Flying Dutchman]

Fletch tape here

[tradarcher816]

Nice! Thanks guys I've never used fletch tape before I may have to try that or the super glu gel sometime

[TaterHill Archer]

I've used fletch tape for years. 90% of the time, I've had no issues. But I have had some feathers just fall off. Some have slid around the shaft while in my quiver. Super glue on each end stops the sliding. I think cleaning with alcohol is the key to success.

[hickstick]

yup, Fletch tape!  I have arrows I made 6 years ago still going strong....only just getting to the point of needed to be refletched due to wear or being hit by other arrows.  

I also dab the front and back with duco.   fletch the shaft and set it aside for a few minutes and no worries.

[CRS]

My technique must be off with tape.  I have wiped the shaft and feather base with alcohol and let dry.  

I always spot glue the front and back, but the tape lets go in the middle then.

I have simply given up messing with it.  I have arrows that are 10 plus years old and the fletching is rock solid.

[hickstick]

what are you fletching CRS wood, cans, or carbon?

I wrap all my carbons and then fletch with tape.

[CRS]

I have used the tape on wood, carbon and wraps.

Kudos to the guys that have great success with it, I must be fletch tape illiterate.