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Offline Robert Pougnier

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fletching maintenance
« on: November 20, 2025, 08:05:23 pm »
I was wondering if anyone has tips on keeping fletching in decent shape. I've found that after 2-300 shots some of the leading edges of my fletches start to wear a bit, mainly the vanes separating slightly from each other. Nothing too serious but I've seen various products on 3 rivers etc... that are for treating fletching (waterproofing mostly, i believe)

Does anyone do anything to their fletching once its on a shaft to increase its longevity?

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Offline Pat B

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Re: fletching maintenance
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2025, 12:26:23 am »
Make more arrows and don't shoot each one so much.  ;D    I have sprayed arrows with "Camp Dry" a silicon spray for camping gear but I really never did much.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: fletching maintenance
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2025, 05:57:26 pm »
I run fletches through a jet of steam from a kettle on the stove once in a while to plump them up.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: fletching maintenance
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2025, 08:30:50 pm »
John, I do that also when they need it.
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Offline WhistlingBadger

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Re: fletching maintenance
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2025, 11:47:35 pm »
I do the camp dry thing; not sure if it helps, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something.   ;D  I also wrap front and rear with silk thread and glue it down with TBIII.  A lot of people use sinew but in my experience silk is slicker and doesn't wear out as fast.  Your mileage may vary.
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