Slots for vellum

[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]

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.

I was trying to avoid making yet another jig but I can't see a way around it. Getting old sucks 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

[DC]

I'm going to discover just how secure. One got torn and I'm going to have to remove it. Acetone somehow I guess. I'm staring to think that glued on the surface might not be a bad idea.

[Hawkdancer]

Acetone should work.  Calibrate the jig with a 0 and a 60 degree mark, should work, HOWEVER!  I haven't tried it !
Hawkdancer

[bownarra]

Use collgen glue then it is easy to remove

[PatM]

 Definitely use hide glue.  Is this real vellum you are using?

 You  can re-liquify the glue as you apply the fletches and make things as slick and smooth as can be.

[DC]

Good idea, thanks. Yes it's real vellum. My son does calligraphy and he gave me a few scraps. He's nice that way