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Title: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: Xanak on July 28, 2009, 05:04:00 AM
hey all this is my first post and was wondering if you could help me out with a decision. I am currently at the point where I am thinking about fletching my own arrows and don't know whether to get the Martin or the Jo Jan fletching jig

If possible please let me know your experiences!
thanks a lot
mike
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: Night Wing on July 28, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
Been fletching my aluminum shafts for decades with my right wing Jo-Jan Multifletcher. The fletched arrows come out looking great and you can fletch 6 arrows in 1 1/2 hours.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: Dick in Seattle on July 28, 2009, 05:17:00 PM
I use the JoJan single and fletching tape.  I have the JJ multi, but as far as I can see, it's only useful if you glue, and once I used tape, I said, "Never again!" to glue.   I have Bitzenberger, but it's just not as simple and fast as the JJ.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: George D. Stout on July 28, 2009, 05:25:00 PM
I've used both.  The JoJan multi fletcher works fine, as does the single clamp model.  I do like the magnetic clamp though and I've used it for the past five or six years.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: koger on July 28, 2009, 06:42:00 PM
I use a jo-jan now, replaced the martin I had with it. I use fletch tape, and can do a dozen arrows in less than an hour. And the Jo-jan will last a lifetime.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: DeathMetal on July 28, 2009, 07:47:00 PM
I currently use the Martin and it works perfect. The Martin is very light and easy to transport but it is also durable.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: caleb7mm on July 28, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
another vote for the jojan, Ive used their multi fletcher for 8 year or so with no issues
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: Kevin Lawler on July 28, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
I've had Martin, Jojan and Bitz. I wish I had never sold the 3 Martin's I had.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 28, 2009, 11:14:00 PM
I've been using a Jo Jan for years and it's just SO Simple for mr to use.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: rp65 on July 28, 2009, 11:50:00 PM
Jo Jan is all I have ever used, it seems to work great for me.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: wasapt on July 29, 2009, 03:19:00 AM
I use tape now so a single jig is all I need. I switched to L wing and got a single Martin and now have 3 RW gathering dust and a Jo Jan 6 that is also RW gathering dust. The martin puts on a fletch that is quieter than the other 2 and in my opinion,  a better buy.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: La. bowhunter on July 29, 2009, 08:03:00 AM
I have never used a Martin but have had a Jo Jan multi for about 25 years now and I love it.
Title: Re: Martin vs Jo Jan fletcher
Post by: Red Armed Panther on July 29, 2009, 08:28:00 AM
JoJan is a good tool. You might also want too look into Vador which is my favorite.