Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

The plumage is used to increase the accuracy and range of the arrow. Traditional plumage is made from bird feathers; currently, both natural and artificial materials are used for plumage. In addition to stabilization, the plumage serves as a decorative function, and allows you to distinguish between different packs of arrows. The straight tail is parallel to the arrow shaft. The angular and spiral tail spins the boom in flight, stabilizing it and increasing the range. Regardless of your preferred fin, you will be able to feather the arrows without any problems after reading this manual.

Steps

1. 1 Wipe the shaft with rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth.
2. 2 Select the type of plumage: straight, angled, or spiral, adjust the glue accordingly.
3. 3 Insert the nib into the perglue. Adjust the perglue clothespin for the selected type of plumage.
4. 4 Measure one and a half inches from the end of the shank.
5. 5 Adjust the angular pitch (typically 120 degrees).
6. 6 Insert the shaft into the perglue. Some models of glue sticks have built-in rulers (for the fourth step). Do everything smoothly and accurately, the accuracy of the shot depends on it.
7. 7 Apply glue to the tail shaft starting from the tail. Try not to glue the clips of the clothespin.
8. 8 Apply some glue to the shaft. Do not use too much glue, the excess will greatly affect the flight of the arrow.
9. 9 Press the clothespin against the shaft. Built-in perglue magnets keep the nib pressed against the shaft.
10. 10 Leave the clip on for five minutes to dry the glue.
11. 11 Remove the boom, check the adhesion with light pressure.
12. 12 Add a drop of glue to the front of each feather.
13. 13 Wait a few hours before shooting.

Tips

• Most often, three "feathers" are used, spaced 120 degrees apart.
• It is possible to fledge arrows by hand, but this requires certain skills and experience. Arrows, feathered in perglue, are more accurate and reliable.

Warnings

• Do not touch the shaft after rubbing with alcohol. Grease and dirt from the hands make the glue line insecure.
• Do angular or spiral plumage only after gaining experience. The wrong setting of the perglue will only worsen the boom's properties.

What do you need

• Boom shaft (with heel mounted)
• Plumage
• Perglue (if you operate manually, you can use a "clothespin for bags")
• Reliable glue
• Alcohol
• Clean rag