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Kviljo:
Just thought I would share my method of fletching arrows without a jiig.

http://kviljo.no/bue/fletching.wmv


Bind first, adjust the feathers, and glue.

Sorry about the non-primitive sound in the background ;)

Dustybaer:
hey, that's not fair.  you don't show how you start it (the part where you need four hands)  ;D  but your spacing is perfect.  how do you do that.  just a good eye?

Kviljo:
Hehe, I hold all three feathers with tree fingers around the shaft while I secure them. You can secure one at a time too, but with a little practice you can do all at the same time. :)

The spacing isn't perfect. I guess a bit of practise is all you need, or take some extra time.

Agbowyer:
Now that's cool. What type of glue do you use and how is it applied. I've only done one this way and I used raw sinew. What was the background? I don't get sound at work, dial up at home is to slow to download video.

Kviljo:
I just smear on carpenters glue. Any glue would work.

The background noise is just Metallica :)

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