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Title: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: HumbleHunter on September 17, 2012, 11:35:00 PM
Hi all,
I am needing to buy a fletching jig for 5/12" high-back feathers (going to use shield and banana), I'm also wanting to try a little more twist. I'm using an Arizona EZ right now but, want something different.

What do yall use and like that work for 5 1/2" feathers that have some twist adjustment?

Thanks in advance!
HH
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: Mike B on September 17, 2012, 11:39:00 PM
I use 5 1/2" shields and use a Jo-jan multifletch,works just fine.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: DesertDude on September 17, 2012, 11:48:00 PM
Bitz.....
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: huntingarcher on September 18, 2012, 12:29:00 AM
I also shoot 5 1/2" feathers and use both jo-jan multifletch and Bitz.Both work great and both will put alot of spin on your arrows.  :archer:
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 18, 2012, 12:43:00 AM
Bitz here too.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: m midd on September 18, 2012, 01:40:00 AM
Bitz.. The last one you will have to buy.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: AkDan on September 18, 2012, 02:02:00 AM
I have both bitz and bpe pros and have found I use the bpe's more often than not!   bitz are nice and will last a lifetime....bpe pros are by far more adjustable!
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: Terry Lightle on September 18, 2012, 06:22:00 AM
Nothing but Bitz for lots of years
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: distantbear on September 18, 2012, 07:17:00 AM
I've used Vador for years. A Jo-Jan however seems to allow for the most helical twist.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: TRT on September 18, 2012, 07:36:00 AM
I use both a jo-jan and bitz with my 5 1/2 inch feathers.  Both work well for me.  Both are good and would serve you well I think.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: David Mitchell on September 18, 2012, 07:54:00 AM
Jo Jan multi-fletcher, reasonable cost and puts a nice amount of helical twist on the feathers.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: deaddoc4444 on September 18, 2012, 08:22:00 AM
I use both  up to 6 inch fletch .
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: duffer1565 on September 18, 2012, 01:47:00 PM
Jo Jan multi-fletcher for me. Wont break the bank and does a job on a helical fletch.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: on September 18, 2012, 02:26:00 PM
I have been using Jo-Jans, left and right wings for years.  I have two six by fletchers, after lots of experimenting, I have them both set up with the max twist and still keeping the bone flat on the arrow. They do require redircting the feathers at the tips a bit sometimes.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: Mongo on September 18, 2012, 02:56:00 PM
Jo-Jan works for me.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: frassettor on September 18, 2012, 06:53:00 PM
I use the Jo-Jan, never had a problem
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: Shedrock on September 18, 2012, 06:57:00 PM
Bitz
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: joe skipp on September 18, 2012, 07:29:00 PM
Bitz X10
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on September 18, 2012, 07:43:00 PM
Jo Jan , I get a full 11 degrees of twist.
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: Marc B. on September 18, 2012, 08:16:00 PM
Jo Jan
Title: Re: what fletcher for 5 1/2" ?
Post by: HumbleHunter on September 18, 2012, 09:06:00 PM
Thanks everybody, I appreciate it!
HH