[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/how-to-fletch-your-arrows-in-8-easy-steps\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/how-to-fletch-your-arrows-in-8-easy-steps\/","headline":"How To Fletch Your Arrows in 8 Easy Steps","name":"How To Fletch Your Arrows in 8 Easy Steps","description":"I take it you\u2019ve landed on this page because you\u2019re wondering how hard it is to start fletching your own...","datePublished":"2017-07-18","dateModified":"2018-06-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/#Person","name":"Hector Agosto","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Legendary Whitetails","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","url":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","width":522,"height":226}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1388.jpg","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1388.jpg","height":659,"width":1199},"url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/how-to-fletch-your-arrows-in-8-easy-steps\/","about":["Hunting"],"wordCount":1008,"keywords":["Archery","Hunting","Tips"],"articleBody":"I take it you\u2019ve landed on this page because you\u2019re wondering how hard it is to start fletching your own arrows. Or perhaps, you\u2019re wondering how much time and money you can save by doing it yourself.\u00a0 As of last week, I was in the same boat.Sick of only having three usable arrows in my quiver following several weeks of archery league, I set out on an Amazon shopping mission where I would finally buy a fletching jig, some blu-glu, blazer vanes, and arrow shafts, so I could finally fletch my own arrows from here on out.\u00a0 So long to the pesky pro-shop visits, half full quivers, and vaneless arrows!Once you have an arrow fletching jig, fletching glue, and baggy of extra arrow vanes, you\u2019re pretty much set for a number of years.\u00a0 Now onto the process itself\u2026\u00a0What You\u2019ll NeedArrow ShaftsArrow VanesFletching JigInsert\/Fletching Glue (Fast Drying)Paper TowelDenatured AlcoholThe following steps correlate with the use of the Easton EZ Fletch Jig or the Arizona EZ Fletch Jig.\u00a0 Other fletching jigs may require additional\/different installation techniques. I\u2019ll discuss the pros and cons a bit later.Step 1: Clean Arrow ShaftClean the nock end of your arrow with a paper towel soaked with denatured alcohol. Let dry.Step 2: Place Fletchings into JigLoad your 3 vanes into the appropriate slots of the fletching jig. Notice how the arms of the jig have two of the same color and one that\u2019s different, just like a standard fletched arrow.Step 3: Apply Fletching Glue to VanesApply an even and thin layer of fletching glue to the arrow vane.Step 4: Put Arrow in JigLoad the arrow until the nock is seated in jig and release the spring-loaded jig arms by pulling back on the collar and twisting \u00bc turn.Step 5: Close\/Lock Fletching JigSlide the top collar over and down the arrow shaft, align groves, and press firmly into place.\u00a0 Let dry for 10 seconds (depending on type of glue you use).Step 6: Remove Fletched ArrowRemove sliding collar and release the spring loaded lower collar.\u00a0 Remove arrow.Step 7: Clean Off Excess GlueWipe off any excess glue between the arrow fletchings. Also, remove any glue that may have oozed out onto the fletching jig.Step 8: Tip & Tail VanesApply a small dot of glue to the front and tail end of each fletching to improve fletching durability.As you can see, fletching your own arrows is a pretty simple process that takes roughly one minute per arrow.\u00a0 After fletching a dozen new arrows, I wish I would have bought a fletching jig years ago.\u00a0 The pros far outweigh the cons, and the costs of the fletching jig and glue paid for themselves with the savings received from buying a dozen arrow shafts and 100-pack of vanes separately.Pros & ConsProsCustomized vane colorsNo more trips to archery pro-shop for refletched arrowsFast and easySaves you moneyDIY Costs – $163 Total12 arrow shafts ($85)100 Blazer Vanes ($13)G-5 Blu Glu ($15)Easton EZ Fletch ($50)Same Arrow Setup Ready-to-Go from Gold Tip – $160 TotalConsCan’t find any…oh, maybe the fact you have to do it yourself.For a hunter, the Easton EZ Fletch is super easy to use and pack along in your bow case.\u00a0 Other models like the Bohning or Bitzenburger are a little more high-end and with that, offer a bit more customization. Regardless of the jig you choose, you\u2019ll end up saving a lot of time and money in the end by fletching your own arrows."},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Whitetail's Blog"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/how-to-fletch-your-arrows-in-8-easy-steps\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"How To Fletch Your Arrows in 8 Easy Steps"}}]}]