Fletching your own arrows problems !!!

[BGbowhunters]

I recently bought an Arizona EZ fletch to fletch my own arrows. I've used Easton and Bohning glue and the fletchings will easily peel off. When I get my arrows fletched at a nearby archery shop they last until I shoot a fletchings off. What am I doing wrong?!?!?!?!

 

[BobJohansen]

Get yourself a tube of Goat Tuff glue. It is the bomb when it comes to fletching arrows.

 

[tdcour]

What fletching jig are they using when the archery shop does it? There is another thread on here where they are having issues with an arizona ez fletch... I use a bitzengurg jig and never have any problems with my bohning platinum glue on wraps.

 

[WapitiBob]

Make sure the entire foot of the vane touches the shaft, clean the vanes/shafts with MEK, and use only a film of glue. I use GT glue, 1 tiny drop on each end and then smear the glue across the foot to leave only a thin film. The instant glues dry from a lack of oxygen so less is better. Regular glues need time to dry.

 

[lang]

One more tip is to scratch the shaft a little with a scotchbright sponge, it'll let the glue grab a little better.

 

[velvetfvr]

Make sure when you refletch you are Putting the cock vane or the vane that is usually a different color on the stiffest side of the arrows spine. This will insure the best arrow flight

 

[RUTTIN]

I have used an arrow wrap for this reason, I get a lot better adhesion to the wrap than a bare shaft. I use goat tuff or a basic super glue and have not had a problem with fletchings coming off


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[az.mountain runner]

I have a az.easy fletch and have the same issue i started that other forum about the same issue so it looks like it could be the tool.was gonna try different glues but after your post I think I'm just gonna get a different jig can never have too many jigs lol.go to bows,arrow and equipment and read all those post also

 

[25contender]

Get a Bitzenburger.You can get a straight clamp or helical clamp for them. I like the right hand helical. Adjust it where you have full contact between the vane and arrow and you will be fine. the main reason for fletching coming off is the poor alignment of the fletcher. A straight fletch will give you better contact on small diameter arrows like carbon arrows. You can still put a degree or two of twist on a straight fletch Bitzenburger. The helical clamp might not work on some carbons if the diameter is two small.

I have a az.easy fletch and have the same issue i started that other forum about the same issue so it looks like it could be the tool.was gonna try different glues but after your post I think I'm just gonna get a different jig can never have too many jigs lol.go to bows,arrow and equipment and read all those post also

 

[DaveZ]

I posted this in the arrows category a couple months ago.


I find that my DIY vanes stay on better then any that come with the arrows.
My procedure is:
1-remove all previous glue
2-wipe shaft with alcohol (70% alcohol or greater) Don't use the whiskey, that's for drinking!! After cleaning, besure not to touch the area after cleaning, the oils from your skin are enough to affect the bonding. If you want to use a wrap, apply after cleaning shaft.
3-Place your arrow into the fletching jig (Bitzenburger is still the best) and select your vane placement (right, left or straight helical)
4-Determine the distance you want the vane from your nock. Place your vane into the clamp at the desired position. Do not place the bottom of the vane directly against the bottom of the clamp. Leave about a 1/16th of an inch gap from the bottom of the clamp to the bottom of the vane. Some may suggest cleaning the bottom of the vane with alcohol. I would personally recommend not to.
4-Use a good high quality glue. (Fletch-tite platinum, Carbon Express express bond glue, etc.). Place small bead of glue on the bottom of the of the vane.
5-Place the vane clamp into the jig and place the vane against the arrow, starting from the back or nock side of the vane first and working toward the front to ensure good vane to arrow contact.
6- Follow recommended drying time. Some glues will set enough in 1 minute to remove clamp and move to next vane.
7-Adjust arrow for next vane and repeat from step 3 to 7 until complete.
8-After all vanes on arrow, place a drop of glue on the front and back of each vane were it contacts the arrow.
9-Repeat steps to finish your dozen arrows.!!

Also, to make sure the arrows fly well with fixed blade broadheads, make certain both ends of the arrows are square. G5's ASR (arrow squaring device) works great for this.

Good Luck building!!

Dave

 

[Cobbhunts]

This is the answer ^^^ and I'll 2nd the ASD. Worth every penny.