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two-fletch test
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Dustybare
Nice arrows, very impressed. You have inspired me to have a go, have only ever made 3 fletch arrows.
Have alway thought that 2 fletch would not fly that well? Will post some pics when I have made some.
Peter (UK)
Allen7:
Here are a couple photos of my two fletched arrows. Not as pretty, but very functional. I use the secondary wing feathers from wild Canadian Geese. On these remember to strip the leading edge of feather halfway back, leave the trailng edge alone. Sand and bevel the thick base of spine so it llays well on shaft. Have fun!
Allen
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Dustybaer:
allen, what do you mean "not as pretty"? they are absolutely beautiful. i actually like them better than mine. (need to get me some of those feathers, only have primaries). have you considered a little helical spin? or do they spin because of the removed leading edge? you said they are somewhat noisy though, right? that coincides with my observations with a similar design. thanks for posting the pictures. very inspiring.
peter, good luck and please show us the results (can't see enough of this stuff ;D )
Allen7:
If you use the correct secondary feathers; this method naturally imparts a spin to the arrow. It is part of the beauty of this very basic style. They are very cool arrows. Used local wild rose shafts, deer leg sinew, and hide glue to finish off the arrow. Aside from the fluttering noise, the only problem with this method, is that the slender tip of spine back by the nock sometimes slips out from under the wrapping after repeated target shooting. So, make sure you have a solid wrap and leave some little bits of feather still attached for some additional roughness under the sinew wrap. Also, seal the sinew/hide glue with beeswax so it doesn't loosen up in high humidity or wet conditions.
Allen
Dustybaer:
allen, if you tuck the thin end under, like i did (it's barely visible on the first picture) they won't slip out anymore. just a thought.
shot the entire set today. i'm absolutely excited. they fly really well off the signature bow.
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