My first attempt at making fletching from turkey wings. Very happy with the results but got a new appreciation on why feather fletching is expensive. Cut feathers from wing, split them, grind them and cut to shape using a jig. Glad I did it one time but next year will use a company who will split and grind them on halves.[attachment=1]
Looks like you did a fine job!
Nice!
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I would say, you did a great job. Next year I will not throw them out. I would love to try it myself. I might even try some wooden arrows. Wonderful looking arrows.
I love natural turkey, the feathers are usually thicker and stiffer than pen raised turkey that grow so fast , the only problem I experienced with natural with my old eyes is it's hard to see the arrow flight or impact, but I love them and yours!!! Beautiful job
I'm working on making turkey fletching now. I split a bunch this past winter and now am finally getting around to grinding them. I did 103 feathers several days ago and you're right. I understand why they cost. I've got another 3-400 to do if I do both the left and rights. I plan on dyeing some of them as I like having bright colors so I can see the arrow.
Those arrows look great. If your like me the more you put into making your own you appreciate when they come looking great.
Gib its an easy fix
Those are works of art!
Very nice job Bama. I love using turkey feathers.
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