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• How do I prepare my arrow shafts for dipping and fletching?

How do I prepare my arrow shafts for dipping and fletching?

How do I prepare my arrow shafts for dipping and fletching?

• The most important part of arrow building is the proper cleaning of the arrow shaft. Failing to properly prepare the shaft can create poor adhesion of paints, stains and fletchings.
• We recommend cutting the shaft and installing all necessary hardware prior to cleaning the shaft for dipping and fletching. This minimizes handling of the shaft and reduces the risk of contamination.
• Always make sure that the shaft is straight. Your shooting will only be as accurate as the straightness of your arrow.
• Any arrow should be dipped or fletched as soon as possible after cleaning to keep the shafts from becoming contaminated. Many arrow builders have had success using acetone, lacquer thinner, alcohol or other solutions to clean shafts. However, we stand firmly behind SSR Arrow Shaft Surface Cleaner. Although, use of acetone is the optimal solution for degreasing and preparing aluminum and carbon shafts.