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DC:
Is there a slick way of cutting the slots for vellum fletching. I did it once with my Dremel but I'm too shaky this time.

PatM:
 You could clamp the arrow in a jig with a slot that will provide a guide the cutting wheel.

   Or clamp the dremel  and slide the arrow up to it like a  tablesaw.

DC:

--- Quote from: PatM on October 16, 2020, 06:15:45 pm --- You could clamp the arrow in a jig with a slot that will provide a guide the cutting wheel.

   Or clamp the dremel  and slide the arrow up to it like a  tablesaw.

--- End quote ---

I was trying to avoid making yet another jig but I can't see a way around it. Getting old sucks ;D but it's way ahead of plan "B"

DC:
Done. Just have to figure out how to space the slots at 60° consistently.

avcase:
That was quick!  I made a jig that works with my lathe. The old Turkish Flight arrows have the vanes glued to the surface, but a slot makes it a lot easier and is more secure.

Alan

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