Tips for aligning BH's

[tracker12]

I am fletching up  a dozen of arrows for the fall hunting season.  I like my 2 blade broadheds to align horizontally.  Any tips you use.  I usually just fletch them, then glue in the insert with a screwed in BH with the arrow on the string.

[macbow]

The only thing I'd add is then spinning them. If needing adjustment you might be able to move the insert as needed.

[Brock]

I would glue on nocks last and align them so head is perpendicular since they are screw-on's...much easier...or just use nock alignment tool if of that type.

[ChuckC]

I have found that for most heads, spinning the arrow onto the head while pushing the head against the wall ( in my shop. .  designated spot) allows the glue to fill the voids and the head to settle onto the shaft / insert.  I then hold the head horizontal with pliers ( while still pushing) and align the arrow (viewing the nock) as desired.

Then I always spin them, either on a flat spot on my bench or on a home made arrow spinner gizmo.  Those things HAVE to spin right or I re-do them cause they won't fly well if they don't.  Most heads are easy, but I have a few that are just bears ( not Bear's).
ChuckC

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check this out... might give you some ideas.

 

[tracker12]

KirkII
Nice video.  I like the nail trick.  I'll be trying that one out.

[Mr. fingers]

That's a,great tip Kirk so simple     thanks!!

[JimB]

I usually lay the arrow on the table,cock feather up and nock horizontal and then align the broadhead-no glue.I then mark the footing behind the blade,so I can get it back to that position if it should move.I do like the nail tip idea.

After gluing I want to press it point down to seat the broadhead and insert and then it goes on the tip alignment jig to assure that the tip is centered.With this moving of the arrow,my reference mark helps me make sure that my broadhead is still aligned horizontally.

I also mark my fletching jig so that I can refletch an arrow and THAT broadhead will still be oriented the same,in relation to the nock and fletch.

[old_goat2]

My tip is don't worry about it:-)

[dbd870]

Originally posted by old_goat2:
My tip is don't worry about it:-)

Yep!

[highlow]

Yep Xs3. Never had a problem with broadhead flight due to mis-alignment. Love trad ardhery and most things associated with it but for me this is just too much. Just my opinion guys so don't jump all over me.

[olddogrib]

I like heavy hunting arrows.  I intentionally shoot a spine stiffer and tame them with 300 grains up front to minmize my gap at 20 yds.  This allows me to orient the blades of the big Ace Super Express at 11-5:00 o'clock and paint the trailing edge of the upper blade fluorescent orange. With my slight cant at normal hunting ranges it becomes just like the front sight of a rifle, put it on the spot and pull through to release. The same can be done with the vertical blade of a 3-blade head, you just have to find the arrow weight that lets you align a narrower blade at your desired range. (or shoot a fixed crawl)