Depending on the arrow, this usually means that I’m going across the grain, increasing my chances for good adhesion. When I abrade the surface I do it in a left to right motion or at right angles to the shaft. I use 3M’s 7447 Scotch Brite Pad, some folks use steel wool or very, very fine (600 grit) sandpaper. This next step is crucial, whether you’re fletching carbon or aluminum arrows is to abrade/scuff the surface you’re going to glue to, so the glue has something to hold on to, specially with aluminum arrows which are slick indeed. Once you’ve cleaned your shafts well, rinse them with warm water, I like to use hot water so they air dry faster. Put it on and scrub it in with a clean abrasive pad. Next on the cleaning list are your shafts, when I first started fletching my own arrows my local shop sold me a shaft cleaner made by AAE, but any powder cleaner like Ajax or Comet will do the job. Start by washing your hands to keep your natural skin oils away from the surfaces you’ll be applying glue to, keep your work area clean, and if you just ate mama’s fried chicken, scrub up well! Not every step is crucial but if you want your feathers/vanes to hang on when you accidentally shoot through a bale or clicker and or when you’re shooting tight groups it pays to have paid attention to the details.īig hint number one for success is to work clean. Fletching arrows like many things is a matter of following steps and paying attention.
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