arrow fletching issues

[halflife65]

Always wrap your shaft.  Especially important when you're hunting in unfamiliar territory.

[Button Nubbs]

Even more so if your "hog hunting".

[JKEEN33]

thanks for all the insight,  i havent tried the scotch bright yet but it does make sense and i will be trying on the next round of arrows

i am shooting gold tip xt hunters with blazers

I shoot the Gold Tip XT Hunter with Blazers also. When refletching, I scrape all the old off as much as possible. I then use the green scouring pad to buff the rest off. Once this is done, I use hot water and soap to clean the shaft then let it dry. I use the gorilla glue and Blazer Vanes. I only give it 40-45 seconds before setting the next vane. I let them dry for 24 hours before shooting. I have a tough time getting them off if I damage them after these steps. It takes a little practice getting the right amount of glue also. To much and you have a mess, not enough and they wont stay. 

[Dstacy]

In regards to your problem with fletching. I have been making arrows now for over 30 years. In the last 3 years I have used wraps for all of my arrow making. My glue of choice is Fletch Tite. I shoot off a G-5 Rest . You should try fletch Tite and see if that helps. Also make sure you are not hitting your cables or your arrow rest. Check your flight of your arrow and see if its leaving the bow clean.

[jburkett]

i have tried fletch tight glue before but not since alluminum arrows were the norm.    and i have also checked the clearance of the bow-fletchings and it is close but clear by an 1/8 or 3/16 on an inch,  it seems that he issue is my prep work, gonna try the scotch brite and different glue

[sebek556]

Always wrap your shaft.  Especially important when you're hunting in unfamiliar territory.

[RadSav]

Make sure your alcohol is 90% or better.  Any less than that and you're screwed.  Lacquer thinner and MEK are not really good if you are using gel.  If you do use it make sure what ever you treat with it sits for a few hours first.  Simple green is the cleaner I prefer when using gel based cyanoacrylate glues.  Just make sure you rinse really well with hot water after cleaning and dry with white paper towels.

I agree with those guys that have mentioned wraps earlier.  They make life much easier when fletching and/or refletching.

When all else fails go to Saunders NPV old school glue.

[buckfvr]

I have never found a reason to stray from AAE fletch and adhesives.  After scraping and cleaning with denatured alcohol, I scotch brite the shafts, reclean, and wipe down , let set over night, and no problems.   In some of my applications, I border on the low side of FOC, and for this reason, I do not use wraps.......since I usually have a few hundred vanes on hand,  I just refletch as needed, as regular maintenance.  AAE products are so simple to use, and work so well for me,  I guess it may be the only real product loyalty I have.  Everything else is under constant scrutiny, ( except the Bitzenburger )................

[RadSav]

FOC is the down side to wraps.  Most who shoot them really should shoot a heavier broadhead or insert.  We make our own 38 grain brass CB style inserts just for that reason.

[Dino Guerrero]

This works for me on all my practice arrows.  But I use those heat shrink wraps for all my hunting arrows since last year.

We are the same buddy. I also used heat shrink to cover and protect my hunting arrows 5 months now. Maybe other's will think that it cost too much. Well maybe if they don't do some research, but i will share this website (http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/heatshrink.php) i found. Its all worth it. Quality and affordable heat shrinks they sell. Just take a look and  compare to other sellers online.