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There are usually 3 feathers or fletchings on an arrow. As few as 2 or as many as 4 can be used, but 3 is normal for modern arrows. The 3 feathers are positioned equally at 120 degrees from each other.
The different coloured feather is traditionally called the "cock feather" but in modern times the alternative name "index feather" can be used, depending on the audience.
At the back end of an arrow, there is a "nock" which can be a plastic "U" or just a groove in the back of the arrow which fits around the string of the bow to hold the arrow onto the string.
The index vane is attached to the arrow at right angles to this nock, so when the arrow is on the bow, the index feather is pointing away from the bow. The other two feathers will be able to pass the bow without obstruction.
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What is a feather on an arrow?
Fletching.
What is an arrow aimer?
feather
What is the definition of fletch?
To feather, as an arrow.
What is a plastic feather substitute on an arrow?
fletching
Which way does the cock feather go on an arrow?
It should be the top feather when placed in shooting position
How is an arrow made?
it is made by flint,a stick,a feather
What is the plastic feather thing on the end of a modern arrow called?
its called a fletching and the one coloured a different colour is called the odd fletching you are always supposed to shoot with the odd fletching out
How a arrow is made?
Usually its made of flint, a stick, feather MINECRAFT STYLE
How do you craft a bow and arrow in Minecraft?
* = string & = stick ^ = feather # = flint bow * & * & * & arrow # & ^ For more crafting. go to minecraft crafting.net
Will super glue fix an arrow feather?
It often will, depends exactly how it's broken.
Worth of 1880 silver dollar?
1880CC, 80 over 79, parallel top arrow feather, concave breast of eagle= $275 1880CC, 8 over 7, parallel top arrow feather, concave breast of eagle=$250 1880CC, 8 over high 7, Slanted top arrow feather, convex breast of eagle=$250 1880CC, 8 over low 7, Slanted top arrow feather, convex breast of eagle=$350 1880CC, Slanted top arrow feather, convex breast of eagle=250 1880O, 80 over 79=$30 1880O=$25 1880S, 80 over 79=$35 1880S, 0 over 9=$35 1880S=$27
What is the rib or shaft of a feather?
A feather has a main shaft, called the rachis.
