Fletching Tape Dispenser

Fetching tape is my favorite method of attaching my feathers to my arrow shafts. It is a bit tricky to handle the double sided tape, the feather and the shaft.  There is a commercial dispenser available, but I like my version better. 

The included 3mf files has all the parts ready to print in 3 passes. I am using SUNLU meta, but you may wish to choose other filament. To print, first light up the base, dispenser cap, dispenser, take up reel and roll grip. These parts can all be printed in one pass. Next, light up the 2 reel guards and print them.  I suggest printing out the nuts and bolts in a stiffer, stronger filament, I used SUNLU PLA+.  I printed them out separately to avoid stringing and I did up the quality a notch to get nicer threads. 

Once you obtained a roll of Bohning or Bearpaw tape, it is time for assembly. Place the roll grip on the table. Place the dispenser cap on the grip and then place one of the reel guards on the inside of the cap. Now peel off about 8 inches of tape and press fit the roll of tape onto the roll grip.  Make sure to fit the side of the tape reel so the backing sits in the channel. Study the assembly drawings. Add the second reel guard and place the dispenser over the assembly. Thread the dispenser bolt through the grip and add the nut, tighten the dispenser bolt. Peel off an inch or two of the double sided tape. thread the end of the backing through the channel on the inside of the take up reel. This is important → thread the end of the tape from the hub channel through the take up roll reel hole. If you skip this step you will not be able to tension the tape in the channel! Thread the take up bolt through the reel and secure with the second nut. Place the dispenser in its base and your are ready to make your arrows fly.