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glue either feather or plastic fletches on to the shaft. One fletch at a time is glued, and the jigger holds it in place for 30 minutes while the glue drys.
“Most people get the plastic fletch now because getting them wet won’t affect the arrow’s flight, but I still use the feathers for myself,” Taylor said. “An arrow can have three, four or six fletches depending on what the arrow is to be used for.”
Taylor then cut6 the shaft to the length desired by the customer and prepares the end so that points can be interchanged. Taylor does not begin the process until an order is made, and she takes only full dozen orders. Then the arrows are tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
Through advertisements and word of mouth, Taylor has been building up her clientele. She shoots with the Prince William Archers and has been able to spread the news about ArrowMaster besides placing first and second in competition in the past two years.
“I have met a lot of nice people through the competitions and the business, and the Luray people have really been excited about my arrows,” Taylor said. “I have had customers come from Lynchburg, Bridgewater and Front Royal as well as Luray.”
Taylor is in the process of restocking her inventory in preparation for the peak time of August through September. “People start getting the hunting fever around August,” Taylor said.
Although Taylor does most of the work herself, she is grateful for the support of her husband, his parents and her parents. “I am lucky to have that many people backing me up and supporting me,”
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