There is no archery without arrows and fletchery is the craft of making them. I do am intrigued by such crafts but I don't think I'm that far just yet. However I did kinda fletch my new arrows already.
My first arrows weren't too good quality. I've already lost the tips of three of the half a dozen I initially got to get started. So I had to get some more. A bit better quality this time. I think it was still a good idea to get the cheap ones as my first arrows as it might have been I could have gotten those quality arrows broken as well with my first bad shots.
But back to the fletching. The arrows are usually sold uncut, long enough for most bows and draw lengths. The arrows I bought were 33 inches, way too long for my draw length at around 29 inches. The length should be a bit more than the draw length so 30 inches should be good for me and my bow. So first thing was to cut them into the desired length. Of course the better arrows these days are made out of carbon fiber. Not the easiest material to cut. So had to get some proper tools as well before getting started.
Dremel was suggested in many places as a suitable tool for the job. It's a tool I would have needed in many occasions before, but just didn't ever end up getting, until now. After some tinkering I had the Dremel fixed to the work table with two guides and an end piece made out of some leftover wood from my previous project. I don't trust myself to make the perfect straight cuts to the set length free handed.
My makeshift arrow cutter did the job and soon I had my arrows trimmed to the exact length with nice, clean cuts. Next step was to insert the tips. An easy step that just require heating the tips, applying the epoxy glue and inserting the head into the arrow tube. Now I just need to wait for the glue to dry for 24 hours before I can take my new arrows out for a test.