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Allyn T:
So I had my first real shooting session with my bow last night and my hands are torn up. I'm shooting off the knuckle and the fletchings tore a chunk out and on my string hand I have a blood blister. My question is do I have to make some leather guards or will I get callous eventually. Also does a finger tab provide a better release?

Pat B:
Wrap the forward end of the fletching with thin thread and set in glue. Make sure it is smooth. A tab or glove will add protection for your fingers and tendons. If properly fit it will also give you a better release.

Allyn T:
So you make your tab as narrow as possible?

Pat B:
Once the feathers are glued down take a sharp razor and trim the quill down so it's smooth then wrap it.

Allyn T:
I didn't make these, if I sand the end and put a dab of glue on em do you think that would work

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