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good string to tie fletching on?

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CraigMBeckett:
I use thread I got from a cobbler, he uses it to repair shoes and boots etc, very strong, very large spindle with 100's metres, many 100's of metres of thread, only seems to be available in dark brown and black. Not inexpensive I paid $30 (Australian) for it but as I said very long so worth it.

Craig.

NorthernArcher:
Sinew.  Leg sinew works great for tying the ends of the fletchings; back sinew will give you the long threads you need for a spiral wrap through the fletching.  I have been doing mine this way for years.  Works best if you 'paint' the end wraps with warm hide glue to bind them together.  This helps prevent the wraps from fraying and coming loose over time.

mullet:
 I also use all the free dental floss I get from check ups.

George Tsoukalas:
I use sinew or art. sinew. Jawge

Scowler:
I use artificial sinew.  You can pull a piece of artificial sinew apart (lenghwise) into 5 individual strands.  Makes for a smoother wrap.

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