I am going to be doing up my own arrows and have a couple of questions? Do I have to spine test my carbon arrows to determine where to glue my cock feather? How far do you typically glue the vanes from the nock?
No you don't have to spine test the shafts they are uniform throughout. Glue the vane about 3/4" from the nock. It also depends on your anchor point wether the vane interferes with where you anchor. Sent from my iPad Mini using Tapatalk Bows, Broadheads and Backstraps
You can float the shafts to find the heavy side of the arrow. I build my arrows using the technique. Fill a bath tub with warm water. Place a nock and in both ends. Place the shaft in the tub and spin it. Make small ripples in the water and the heavy side will go to the bottom. Mark the top and use that mark to fletch the cock vane. I also match weigh and square both ends of the shafts. I can tell a difference in the in the grouping. Actually a quit shooting groups Robbin Hoods are cool but, expensive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Is there any advantage to making your own arrows besides the enjoyment? Would it be worthwhile for me to learn how to do it or just get them done at the shop? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I've always wanted to try that. A lot of mixed thoughts on this technique. Some arrows have an identifiable marking on the inside of the shaft when held to a light that marks the "seam" or overlap when the material was spun. That, too, in a sense would do the same thing with less work, in theory. Then again, I'm not sure I'm good enough to notice the difference.
It's always good to learn how to do something for yourself. Someday you might have to fend for yourself. Is there a big advantage to doing it yourself, you could save a few bucks in the long haul. You'll need a fletching jig and then if you want to cut your shafts you'll need a cut-off saw. If you want to build wood arrows the list gets extensive. Sent from my iPad Mini using Tapatalk Bows, Broadheads and Backstraps
