Matt-BowCast Arrow

matthewblog@bowcast.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:00:00 +0100

Fletching a BowCast Arrow�

My home bow shop is growing and as I obtain new equipment�I am learning more about how to work on my bow, bow accessories, and arrows.�� My goal this year is to venture into new areas of archery that I have not explored.

�New year's eve I was watching FMP movies and fletching my Easton Axis 400 FMJ.� I'm sure�many of you�BowCasters have fletched arrows for years and know what works for your set up and what�doesn't.� This is my first attempt so feel free to respond to this blog�with tips or suggestions not only for me but all BowCasters�so�we can make the perfect�arrow to harvest a trophy with this fall.

I used 2" Blazers, Goat Tuff and Fletch Tite�glue, BowCast wraps, and a Bitzenburger fletching jig.� The clamp I used�was a right helical and I tried to get ~2 degrees helical with my vanes.

Step 1-Order BowCast arrow wrap!� I cut the arrow wrap down with a paper cutter so that I wouldn't get any overlap.� Clean the arrow shaft.� Place the wrap on a flat surface and align your arrow with the edge of the wrap.� Roll the arrow making sure there are no air bubbles from the wrap.

Step 2-Make sure your arrow shaft or wrap is clean before you glue the fletching�to ensure a�strong�bond.� Set your fletching jig up with your desired fletching offset if any.��

Step 3- Place the fletching in your jig and mark the�jig at one end of the fletching to ensure�a consistent fletching�alignment�every time.� I used a quick drying glue, Goat Tuff.� Place a small bead of�glue the length of�the fletching.

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Step 4-Apply adequate pressure to the arrow and hold for 10-15 seconds to allow the glue to set.� Remove the fletching jig by first releasing the clamp as to not disturb the set vane.� Wipe any excess glue with a Qtip if needed.� Rotate jig and set the remaining vanes.

Step 5- After all the vanes were�glued, I took some Fletch Tite and placed a small dot on the front edge of the�vane and the back side of the vane to seal it where it contacts with the arrow shaft.�

Step 6- Let the glue dry and start using your arrows!�

What works best for you?� Do you fletch your own arrows or have your local pro-shop do the work?� Also check out the BowCast Video that Matt Hogue did on fletching an arrow.� However it is done, remember to stay clam, pick a spot, and watch that spot until your BowCast arrow makes that killing strike!

Matt

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