Foamie Fletching
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Here's a quick photo essay on a simple alternative to taped-on card stock
fletching for Fellwalker bolts. The fletching is made from rectangles of
Foamies -- a 2mm thick craft foam available in the craft section at most Walmart
stores. In these photos, I used the self-adhesive type, but those tend to
separate after a few days. Instead, you should use the non-adhesive
foamies, and put them together with contact cement. Much better
results.
Start with rectangles of foam that are larger than the finished fins
because you will trim it to size after it is attached to the bolt. As you
are getting the two pieces of foam stuck together, be sure to curve them as you
apply pressure. It may take a few trials, but you'll get the hang of
it. Trim to shape and add a few pieces of tape to secure the front and the
back.
In just a few seconds you can have nice curved fletching on your Fellwalkers
that doesn't affect the integrity of the shaft or APD (not that the card stock
ones do) and is made of nice soft foam with no sharp edges.
