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Spral wrapping fletch?
D. Tiller:
Ok now I need to know what type and thickness of thread I should be using. Help! The ones I'm trying to do right now are not coming out right.
Rod:
A thin fly tying silk if you can get it, is the right thckness. The thicker the thread the more likely it is to keep the fletches open.
Rod.
MattE:
Get you some artificial sinew and pull the strands apart to get a small diameter piece.Works like a charm!:)
D. Tiller:
Thanks guys I will give it a go!
Primitive1:
As a fly tyer as well as a bowyer type, I have tons of different threads. I also make fly rods and they too have their own unique thread types for wrapping the guides to the rod etc... I have used different threads such as flat waxed, Kevlar, monobond etc...and even wire! What I've found is that after a few dozen rounds of shots, they all either frayed of broke outright. My next step in remedy was to use 'hard as nails' acrylic and coat the thread wraps...what a mess and there were still issues. I have also used fly rod thread wrap epoxy...worked okay but on a missed shot I damaged a fletch and you can imagine what a mess it was trying to get the fletch, thread and epoxy off...yeah, time for Mr. 40 grit sand belt...not pretty. My last attempt was using Dacron B-50 bow string material...now that worked but was too 'clumpy' and I didn't like the 'heavy' look of the stuff. In my most recent attempt, I remember how I've marveled at the strength and toughness of sinew, so I used it to wrap my last three arrows. I dyed the sinew purple and love the look of them. I shot the arrows a bunch last night (even the the sinew hasn't completely cured) and they are holding great! I hope this is the key and will let you know how they do. Cheers, Primitive1.
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