Author Topic: Spral wrapping fletch? (Read 21859 times)

D. Tiller · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2006, 06:44:05 pm »

I'm having a **** of a time finding the right matierial to use for wrapping the fletch. The silk thread is not strong enough which fly tiers use. So I will look at other alternatives. The thread would keep on breaking!

D. Tiller

Pat B · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2006, 09:14:53 pm »

I bought silk thread from 3Rivers and use it on my arrows and other applications. It's stronger than silk sewing thread and rod wrapping thread. I like red but they have black, blue and other colors. Pat

Mechslasher · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2006, 11:09:47 am »

i love silk also. look for Size E Gudebrod silk. ebay has a ton of it for sale at reasonable prices and so does three rivers.

duffontap · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2006, 12:14:14 pm »

How about this? I came across some professional fletcher's page that said he used nylon upholstery thread. I got some last night and it is a tiny bit thick but very, very strong. I'm doing a batch of 30 arrows right now so to save time I fletched with super glue (hold 30 seconds and repeat) and I'm wrapping my feathers with this nylon thread. A drop of super glue spread around with the finger at the front and back keeps the thread from unwinding.

I fletched 18 arrows with a Jo-Jan mono fletcher while watching V For Vendeta. Since I'm wrapping the feathers anyway, I like this super glue trick. I would like to go on the record for recommending super glue, nylon thread, and V For Vendeta.

J. D. Duff

Pat B · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2006, 02:06:55 pm »

Fletch tape works like a charm also for this.
JD, Don't get too wrapped up in the movie when working with super glue and your fingers. You might become a permanent attachment to your arrows. LOL Pat

duffontap · « **Reply #20 on:** August 16, 2006, 04:39:29 pm »

Pat, I like that fletch tape but I can't walk through my kitchen anymore without a little piece of red tape sticking to me.

I once bit the tip of a super glue bottle (while sqeezing it) to dislodge the clog in the tip. It took about three hours to get the super glue off my teeth. Actually, I wonder if I ever did. Also, I stuck a bottle of super glue in my pocket and glued my pants firmly to my leg. Not a glue for the faint of heart!

J. D. Duff

D. Tiller · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:22:27 pm »

Let this be a lessong to all those people who carry a bottle of super glue in their pants! DON"T DO IT!!!!

You might glue something else to yourself!!!! OOOOUUUUCCCCHHHHH!!!!

D. Tiller

ragi · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2006, 02:05:35 pm »

Heya

the best thing I have found to wrap your fletching is nylon upholstery thread. it looks like silk and is tough as nails. I make and sell arrows for a living and this is what I use. I have had complains about every other string I have used but this stuff, it is light, strong and just plain works.

I know a place nearby that deals in re-upholstering and I can get any color I like for cheap.

Primitive1 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:32:06 pm »

Is upholstery thread something you might come across at a Michaels or Walmart or Garden Ridge?

ragi · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:41:05 pm »

you might but I dont know, I am in Montreal Canada and what is available in our stores is not always whats available in yours.

I suggest you find someplace in your area that deals with upholsterers. I know of a few places locally that do wholesale supplies for them. thats where I get my spools.

Primitive1 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:57:15 pm »

Thanks Ragi, I was using actual sinew/hide glue until I tried splitting artificial sinew and using that. It is holding up in the 'abrasion' and 'strength' factors; though I'm certainly limited in colors.

duffontap · « **Reply #26 on:** November 09, 2006, 02:24:19 pm »

Ragi--did you see my post from ages ago? You may have been the professional fletcher I got the idea of using upholstery thread from. It's perfect. I can wear it out, but that takes a long time.

J. D. Duff

ragi · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:20:00 pm »

Uhh no, I just only recently discovered the PA site was unlimited again. I have not been here since they decided to make it subscribers only. do ya have the link? I would love to see stuff written about me.

bamboobender · « **Reply #28 on:** November 12, 2006, 01:08:25 am »

I have thought about using 6# spiderwire(dyneema) fishing line. Kinda expensive but it oughta be tough. It's really thin too. anyone ever tried that?

ragi · « **Reply #29 on:** November 12, 2006, 01:10:39 am »

yeah it looked like plastic. just ruined the look and is hard to finish off well. better to stick with the nylon thread.

Primitive Archer