Time to re-fletch: Need some advice!!

Rocko1 · Post by **Rocko1** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 5:19 pm

It' time for me to re-fletch my Beman Thunderbolts and I need some advice. Do you guys prefer 4" or 5" Fletching? Vanes or Feathers? Offset or slight helical? Also do you have any advice for getting the fletching to stick better? I used Bohning platinum last time and it did not stick real well to the slick surface of the Bemans. Thanks in advance for all your help!!

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 6:12 pm

Rocko Ive tried both feathers and vanes I prefer duravanes..http://www.duravanes.com/
there is alot of good advise there and you can see for yourself the good quality they have..
however I do carry a kill arrow with me thats 4 inch feathers for those windy days...more forgiving seems..

4 inch for me right helical 6 degree i think is what my jig is..I use bond tite. Im happy with it.

so hope that helps some..mabey BJ will see your thread I believe he is the right source for the best info....

good luck to ya

BigBear · Post by **BigBear** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 6:47 pm

I fletch my own Bemans...i use 4" duravanes and fletch tite...also before i fletch, i use a 3-M scrub pad to clean the shaft..(makes it more dull and allows for the vanes to stick better)..then i clean the shaft with acetone before i start....works great!...good luck..

Don · Post by **Don** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:00 pm

Vanes usually say no prep required but I always clean mine with rubbing alcohol before fletching anyhow. Sticks better for me that way.

Don