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Arthur Herrmann:
I have bought myself 100 5 1/2" shield highback fletchings from Three Rivers Archery. The fletchings are slightly curved along the length. I can't put them on the shafts too quickly, and need to revise my technique.

I would like to know if all fletchings are slightly curved, where you buy them, and how you put them on.

JackCrafty:
I think Three Rivers has videos on Youtube that show how to use their fletching jigs.  There are also lots of threads (in various forums) on this topic.

As for me, I'm very primitive.  I buy whole wings, remove the feathers, grind them by hand (with help from a dremmel tool), lash them on with thread or sinew, and trim with scissors or razor blade.  No jigs, no glue along the quill, no clamps, no feather chopper, and no fancy nothin'.

George Tsoukalas:
I don't understand the question but my site may help you.
Jawge
http://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni/simplearrow.html

sailordad:

--- Quote from: jackcrafty on July 04, 2008, 09:38:34 pm ---
As for me, I'm very primitive.  I buy whole wings, remove the feathers, grind them by hand (with help from a dremmel tool),

--- End quote ---

i think its cool ya do it by hand,but i wouldnt say thats primitive when you use a dremmel.

i dont think you would find a dremmel mark on otzies(? i think the speeling may be right) arrows.so maybe not so primitive as it would be handmade.

but heck i like the idea of being done by hand. i am currently working on my own handmade arrows. i dont plan on using any  power tools at all,unless you count a pocket knife and elbow grease as a power tool. ;D

                                                                           peace,
                                                                                 tim

JackCrafty:
You're right Sailordad, the dremmel is not primitive at all....but the results LOOK primitive.  Does that count?  ;)

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