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Tools needed to build arrows besides fletching jig
idsman75
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I'm looking for an arrow fletching tool--a QUALITY one and not one of those cheap-looking plastic "E-Z Fletch" deals. Ideally, I would be able to fletch 6 arrows at a time. Who makes the best one?
Also, I'd like to find a tool specifically designed to cut arrows to proper length. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I've seen what's in the Cabelas catalog but I want to make sure I get the right one.
Also, I'd like to find a tool specifically designed to cut arrows to proper length. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I've seen what's in the Cabelas catalog but I want to make sure I get the right one.
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I've used one of these and liked it alot. I had no idea how much it costed though.
http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jhtml?id=0004548&navAction=push&navCount=5&indexId=cat20063&parentId=cat20063&parentType=index&rid=&_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jhtml_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21424
I know nothing of arrow cutters.
Ben
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Let me assure you that the Arizona E-Z Fletch is not a cheap, plastic, piece of junk. I use one for my carbon arrows and it does an exceptional job of fletching. I think I paid $40 for it. FYI, I only use 3" RW feathers. I, too, wanted a jig that would do multiple arrows and am glad I purchased the E-Z. Maybe if I were in the business to make several dozen shafts up a day or week a multi fletcher, or two, would be the ticket. The E-Z is small and convenient to throw in my bow case when I go hunting just in case I need it. I think it would be difficult to load a multi fletcher and NEATLY apply the glue before it started to dry. I personally don't like a sloppy made arrow which is why I make my own. Doing them one at a time ensures my arrows come out as perfect as I can get them every time.
I do not own an arrow cut-off saw but, have been entertaining the thought of buying one. Maybe the smarter money would be spent on the tool that squares up the end of the shaft that is cut off and let someone else who has the saw cut them to length for you.
Lmbhngr
here's a list of things I THINK I need. If I'm missing some, let me know.
1. Arrow Saw (probably the Apple in the Cabelas catalog)
2. Arrow Deburring Device
3. Squaring device by G5-Outdoors (makers of the Montec broadhead I believe)
4. Carbon Arrow Prep Tool
5. Fletching Jig (probably the Jo Jan Multi-Fletch)
Did I miss any?
Hornet
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