Blazer Vanes

[abovee96]

I am gonna refletch my arrows that currently have 4 inch feathers with 2 inch blazers. Do I wanna put the blazers in the center of where the feathers were, or line up were the back of where the feathers were?:confused:

[Michihunter]

I am gonna refletch my arrows that currently have 4 inch feathers with 2 inch blazers. Do I wanna put the blazers in the center of where the feathers were, or line up were the back of where the feathers were?:confused:
I usually go 1/2" from the end of the arrow.

[abovee96]

Thanks, anything else I need to remember? I have never fletched anything but aluminum arrows and now I have acc's. My plans are to take the feathers off with a razor knife, rub some emery cloth on arrow, clean with alcohol, and glue on fletchings. I bought glue for carbons, so that should work ok. If anything don't sound right please let me know. Thanks.

[Michihunter]

Thanks, anything else I need to remember? I have never fletched anything but aluminum arrows and now I have acc's. My plans are to take the feathers off with a razor knife, rub some emery cloth on arrow, clean with alcohol, and glue on fletchings. I bought glue for carbons, so that should work ok. If anything don't sound right please let me know. Thanks.
Sounds about right. I would suggest being careful not to touch the base of the vanes either. The oils from your fingers can cause bad adhesion. And although it's not recommended by Bohning, I always clean the base with 90% alcohol too. Good luck and remember to be patient. A 24 hour set will go a long way in keeping you from re doing your arrows soon.;)

[abovee96]

Thanks for your help. appreciate it.

[abovee96]

One last thing, Should I put an offset on the blazers like what the feathers had, or just put them on straight?

[Michihunter]

One last thing, Should I put an offset on the blazers like what the feathers had, or just put them on straight?I would although not too severe if you are using a helical clamp. Maybe a degree or two.

[Michihunter]

Here's a pic of above76's first time fletching Blazers!! Well done sir!!;)


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e215/abovee96/disneypics.jpg

[abovee96]

Thanks, the glue was very runny. Hope they hold.:)