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Title: fletching jig
Post by: oh-bowhunter on January 07, 2009, 12:19:00 PM
I was going to get a fletching jig.  Does anyone have any opions on what to get.  I'm just starting out and want to repair bad fletching. Thanks.
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: trapperDave on January 07, 2009, 12:34:00 PM
jojan mono
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: pronghorn23 on January 07, 2009, 12:44:00 PM
I hear Bitzenberger's are the "top of the line". That's what I use. I like it alot.

They're more expensive than others so maybe just for repairing fletchings now and then you may want something a little less?
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: Izzy on January 07, 2009, 12:46:00 PM
What Dave said.Inexpensive and very effective.
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: razorback on January 07, 2009, 12:54:00 PM
I use a 6 arrow jojan which is easy to use and convenient for the numbers of arrows I need to fletch. A summer camp sure rips off a lot of fletchings  :smileystooges:
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: oh-bowhunter on January 07, 2009, 09:50:00 PM
Thanks.  Appreciate the info new at this.
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: Mo. Huntin on January 07, 2009, 10:04:00 PM
I am using the Bohning fletcher it looks like a nock off of the Bitz and I like it and it is cheap.  I bought the helical clamp one.
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: stevewills on January 07, 2009, 10:14:00 PM
both are great fletchers
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: mmgrode on January 07, 2009, 11:03:00 PM
If you think you may be fletching often in the future, I'd drop the money and get a bitzenburger.  Heck, you could probably hand it down to your kids someday and it would still work.  Just like any other tool, buy good tools and you won't have to worry about them working.  Just my opinion, Matt
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: macbow on January 08, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
In 35 years I have worn out several Bitz's and there is no warrenty. I currently use the jojan multi and it is easier and faster. I got it by way of trade and didn't intend to keep it till I used it once.
Ron
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: Ybuck on January 08, 2009, 11:07:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mo. Huntin:
I am using the Bohning fletcher it looks like a nock off of the Bitz and I like it and it is cheap.  I bought the helical clamp one.
Same here, works perfectly.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: unclewhit on January 08, 2009, 11:17:00 AM
The jojan multi fletcher has been my work horse for 15+ years, It's simple, it's cheap (cost) and it works great.
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: kbaknife on January 08, 2009, 12:21:00 PM
I use the Martin J-8 Fletching jig that I bought in the mid-80s.
Literally MANY!! arrows from that thing.
Still works like the first day I got it.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/Arrow+Building+Tools+Fletching+Jigs+J-8+Jig++By%3A+Martin+Archery_c52_s8_p42_i4159X_product.html
Title: Re: fletching jig
Post by: John Nail on January 08, 2009, 12:29:00 PM
I use a Bpe, because I can loosen a screw, and change the nock position in relation to the feathers. A big plus when tuning.