Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: DC on April 21, 2015, 08:02:50 pm

Title: More fletching
Post by: DC on April 21, 2015, 08:02:50 pm

In this picture you can see(I hope) where the vane base crosses from one side of the quill to the other. Should I avoid using that section? I'm thinking that when pulled straight it might affect the shape of the fletch.

Title: Re: More fletching
Post by: Pat B on April 21, 2015, 11:30:35 pm

Remove as much of the quill as you can before grinding the final fletching.
 Have you ever tried stripping the feather from the quill?

Title: Re: More fletching
Post by: DC on April 22, 2015, 01:00:02 am

I've tried it a few times and each time I ruined three feathers, started to swear and went back to grinding. I think I managed to properly strip two feathers out of about a dozen. Just can't seem to figure it out.

Title: Re: More fletching
Post by: Pat B on April 22, 2015, 08:01:29 am

Have you rehydrated the feathers first before stripping.  Place them in a plastic bag with a damp cloth for a few hours first. They should strip easily and completely after that.

Title: Re: More fletching
Post by: DC on April 22, 2015, 12:34:09 pm

It occurred to me after I posted that I have a few culls in this batch of feathers. I will practice with them :D I'll re hydrate them first.