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Securing fletching thread
Pappy:
I wrap with wet back strap sinew and after it dries good I coat with super glue or TB3. Wipe the access on my overalls and get hollered at by Miss Joanie. ;) ;D ;D
Pappy
MWirwicki:
That's just too funny, Pappy. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: In my house, we're always after the boy to get a napkin, paper towel or rag. Yet, he sees "dad" wiping grease, chicken poop and yes, glue on his pants. Not sure who Miss Heather hollers at the most, me or the boy. ;)
Tom Leemans:
I too use the brush on crazy glue to seal the wrap. I've been wrapping with silk embroidery floss from my wife's favorite stitching store. You can get real creative with color that way and it's strong stuff. Artificial sinew works good for your nail knot pulling loop. (I peal away a thinner strand so it isn't so bulky)
lostarrow:
I use methods carried over from fly tying. Various types of thread wound on using the bobbin I use for tying fishing flies. the bobbin has a thin tube that the thread goes through to guide it exactly where you want . It also comes in handy to separate the feather as you go. It makes quick , accurate work of it . To tie it off at the nock, I tie a half hitch or two to keep it from unraveling and then Whip finish like the head of a fly. same results as a nail knot but way faster and easier once you learn how.You can even get a tool for a few bucks that helps you make the knot. I've never used one,but have seen them used and they look pretty slick .I then finish up with head cement (fly tying shop once again). One small bottle will last for years. It's made to soak in and provide a waterproof seal ,as well as bind together the threads.If you think of the abuse a toothy little trout can inflict on your" Royal Coachman", it only stands to reason that it will work for arrows.
JW_Halverson:
--- Quote from: jackcrafty on June 26, 2012, 01:20:02 am ---I've used super glue also but I always seems to get on my fingers and I can't stand it. :o
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How many times I tell ya to wait until the glue sets before ya pick yer nose!?
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