Turkey Feather fletching

[bama]

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]

[goingoldskool]

Looks like you did a fine job!

[Wudstix]

Nice!

[Zing]

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.

[Gib]

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

[dnovo]

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.

[M60gunner]

Those arrows look great. If your like me the more you put into making your own you appreciate when they come looking great.

[AkDan]

Gib its an easy fix

[bama]

Those are works of art!

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice job Bama. I love using turkey feathers.

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