My uncle was kind enough to give me a jo jan multi fletcher, I used it on a larger diameter shaft and it worked well. Problem is I shoot Beman MFX which are 9/32 and the clamps don't quite settle low enough to get consistent placement of fletching.
Until I can get a few more things to make my own wood arrows, I'd like to get a jig to work with my MFX. Does anyone know of a jig that works well with skinny carbons? (MFX/Axis)
cant go wrong with a bitzenburger
iuse a jojan on all my shafts including Axis with no problem at all. good little jig for the money :thumbsup:
The bearpaw is really nice, it comes with a different holder for either small shafts or standard. Its a pretty good price to, got mine at Kustom King.
I fletch up Axis/MFX on my Jojan multi flecther with no problem.Just just need to adjust it until the feather lays good on the shaft.I have used BPE,Bitz and fletched all diameters of arrows along with my Jo Jan.Just play with the side to side adjustment until you get the feather contact you want.
I also use a bitzenburger.They are not cheap and I only have one used one but I bet it will out last me :) .easy to adjust for any size shaft.
All I shoot is the skinnies and have no problems fletching them with helical fletch on the Jojan.
I like my BPE, BUT I hate my Jojan.
However,I like my Arizona easy fletch the best
I would have to say a bitzenberger has been my best. i have a 6 arrow jojan and I don't like it at all. I get inconsistent gluing on the jojan, but never on the bitz. just my 2c.
Bitz...
I used a BPE for many years until I wrecked it (my fault, not its). Then I tried the Bitzenburger, and it really is much better.
I'll have to check into the Blitz, I'll look for an adjustment on my Jojan too. Even with the bigger diameter shafts on the Jojan the clamps don't seem to rest consistently. I feel like I need to babysit most of the slots.
Fletching is new to me though, maybe a few more adjustments and some practice and I can get the Jo Jan to work.
Thanks for the advice guys, once again coming through for me.
I have both and both work well, the bitz is pricey and ya need a bunch to do multiple arrows but it is the cats meow! Shawn
My suggestion would be to try and adjust the Jo-Jan. Hap
Multi-JoJan, but use only 1 of the 6 when fletching ( I use fletch tape )
Bitz. I have used a few different ones, but the Bitz is the best one. Slow, but dependable and solid. The fletch will always but always be in the spot you intend it to be in.
I just got a Bear Paw from KK and I realy like it.
Eric
Buy a bitz and your grandkids kids will use it. Always cheaper to buy the best you can afford
I bought a JoJan (called a multi-fletcher then) about 25-30 years ago and still use it with no problem. When you insert the feather in the clamp, let it extend 1/8" below the clamp and settle it onto the shaft.
I really like the Arizona easy fletch,you can buy extra arms from them and fletch multiple dia. shafts!
JoJan, carbon ICS bowhunters, no problems.
Nice jigs for the money just tweek the thing and they will lay tight.
Joshua
Anyone got the Bohning "Pro-Class" fletch jig?
I have one coming in the mail (long story... I ended up buying all 3 clamps from 3 different sellers by the time it was said and done).
My wife is gonna kill me when she sees our visa bill. I still haven't bought a bow and spent a lot on arrows & accessories for me & the kids. (I'm using a compound bow I built form a kit 30 yrs ago and an old 28 lb fiberglass Paul Bunyan I have had since I was about 8 yrs old). My kids bought some cheap Bear bows - The Goblin and the Scout bought at Cabela's).
Anyway, I have a lot of accessories, including the jig and vanes & feathers - almost all are still in shipping. Once the jig gets here I may be posting questions.
Blitzenburger used one for over 25 years not found anything it will not fletch.
I bought my first Bitzenburger in 1973. It is still doing the job, although I did have to take it apart and oil the nock index last year.
I have the Bohning Pro-Class jig. It seems to work pretty well.
Bitz, they just work and will out last your grand kids.
Thanks DW :clapper:
I bought the Bohning one because it was a good price... It was a left helical - I really wanted right helical, but the price was so good I figured I could make do with it.
When I got it and found out that it was only the clamp (the picture was the jig & clamp and title said "jig")
The seller apologized and refunded my money - told me to keep the clamp. He also pulled the auction (it was a multiple quantity)
So I ordered the jig and a right hand clamp... then realized I need a straight clamp to repair my kids arrows when they eventually get worn.
So I'd say I'm committed to the Bohning Pro-Clas, for better or for worse at this point.
I've had the Bitz, JoJan, and BPE. Now I have about 30 Bitz.