Feather to the Nose - How to set a template

YosemiteSam · December 18, 2017, 12:03:00 PM

I have some new Surewoods coming in for my latest board bow. Thought I'd give the feather to the nose configuration a try. What's the best way to figure out how to get the feathers in the right position? Do folks wrap the feather loosely with thread to find the right position? Or is it simply trial & error -- glue, test, strip, repeat?

DanielB89 · December 18, 2017, 12:53:00 PM

It would be very easy to do with some type of tape. Just trim it to where you want it and then make your feathers match that location. An important thing to do ts to be sure the part that will be contacting your nose matches up.

McDave · December 18, 2017, 01:50:00 PM

I had to make some minor adjustments after I got used to the feather to nose anchor. Started at 1 7/8" from valley of nock to back of quill, and later moved to 2". Makes a difference how your feathers are cut too. All mine are LW shield cut. Don't fletch too many arrows until you're sure. You really need to shoot them to be sure, so fletch a couple up however you would normally fletch them.

ThePushArchery · December 18, 2017, 02:10:00 PM

Check out our video on our YouTube channel "The Push 1.4" i go through setting up feather to nose using tape. Really easy way to dial it in.

ThePushArchery · December 18, 2017, 02:11:00 PM

Link: https://youtu.be/4c5JgzszLG0

YosemiteSam · December 18, 2017, 03:03:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by ThePushArchery:
Check out our video on our YouTube channel "The Push 1.4" i go through setting up feather to nose using tape. Really easy way to dial it in.

Nicely done! Thank you.

December 18, 2017, 04:02:00 PM

Yep...short, and nicely done.

I really like Matt's clear and approach to communicating answers to the questions that come up seemingly weekly these dayze.

Sweet, simple first class visuals.

monterey · December 18, 2017, 07:10:00 PM

QuoteI have some new Surewoods coming in for my latest board bow.

Hmmmmmm. Fifty bucks worth of arrows for a $15 board bow.

. Only us DIY archers will do that.

Just kidding, ya know.

kenneth butler · December 18, 2017, 07:54:00 PM

I just grab an arrow pull it to anchor and see how much it lacks touching. Measure it then allow the amount needed. First one is usually spot on. Shoot it a few times,measure and set your fletcher. That cut style will repeat.>>>---> Ken

Skipmaster1 · December 18, 2017, 11:16:00 PM

I just took one of my fletched arrows and kept trimming the feather with a small pair of scissors until it was right. I then measured it for the new arrows

YosemiteSam · December 19, 2017, 05:56:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by monterey:

QuoteI have some new Surewoods coming in for my latest board bow.
Hmmmmmm. Fifty bucks worth of arrows for a $15 board bow. . Only us DIY archers will do that.

Just kidding, ya know. [/b]

Yep. I don't seem to notice but my wife is keen to point out this folly.

I'm sure if I saved all the money I've spent in DIY archery projects over the last year or so, I could buy a pretty sweet professionally-made bow & some purdy arras, too. If I didn't enjoy it, it wouldn't make any sense at all.

bucksakemmer · December 23, 2017, 07:57:00 AM

I take a wooden clothes pin and just slide it up and down the shaft until I get the desired location. Then put a piece of white tape on the shaft to mark the spot, then adjust my fletching clamp to match. Draw you bow several time to insure your in the correct location.
this only works on shield cut

the rifleman · December 23, 2017, 03:54:00 PM

I got away from the feather to the nose business as for me it just fed in to some bad habits. I focus on my draw and settling into a solid back tension, allowing all else to follow that as I expand through the shot.

But, a good way to get the feather position correct is if you have an old arrow already fletched with the same cut of feather you will be using and, assuming the feathers are too far forward, begin making small cuts on the back end of the arrow (take the nock out first---ask me how I know) until the feather is in the position you want it. Like using a clicker the important thing is getting just the right position, so this is best done over a series of shooting sessions to confirm before you set up a dozen arrows.

Good luck with this!