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Title: What Kind Of Fletcher Do You Use?
Post by: Jim Harris on August 14, 2007, 12:58:00 PM
What kind of arrow fletcher do you tradgangers use? I have used a JoJan for about 10 years. Works great. 6 arrows at a time. I am also just starting to use a BPE Pro Fletcher. Making some spruce Flu Flu's with a five fletch on the BPE. Jim.
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Post by: cajuntec on August 14, 2007, 01:02:00 PM
Bitzenburger.  I love it.  One at a time, but with Bohning fletching tape, it doesn't really make a difference.  It's not like there is a drying time, so you finish one, take it out and move to the next.  I normally can fletch a dozen with 3 feathers each at about 45 minutes total, 4 fletch takes me about an hour for the dozen.
All the best,
Glenn
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Post by: RamiusEng on August 14, 2007, 01:07:00 PM
I use one at a time JoJan.  I'm a cheap-o
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Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on August 14, 2007, 01:18:00 PM
I've been using the same set of BPE's for probably 17 years or so.
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Post by: AnointedArcher on August 14, 2007, 01:30:00 PM
diddo on what cajuntec said!
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Post by: BamBooBender on August 14, 2007, 01:33:00 PM
I've been using a grayling for years. (also a cheap-o)    :D
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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on August 14, 2007, 01:44:00 PM
JoJan multifletch.   Been using it for years and never had a problem.
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Post by: geno on August 14, 2007, 01:46:00 PM
I am using the multi jo-jan. (Impatient cheapo)  :D
Title: Re: What Kind Of Fletcher Do You Use?
Post by: Jim Harris on August 14, 2007, 01:54:00 PM
I will be using fletch tape for the first time as soon as I get my shafts dipped. Any tricks to using the tape or is it simple to use? Jim.
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Post by: hill boy on August 14, 2007, 01:56:00 PM
I have an arizona fletcher that I have had for years.No telling how many arrows Has been in that thing.I also have a jo-jan but don't use it as much.I have some fletch tape ordered ,not sure what I'll use with that.
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Post by: Tom on August 14, 2007, 04:09:00 PM
Single Bitz for many years, slower but it does the job.Have some in the fletcher now-better go rotate!
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Post by: Bill Turner on August 14, 2007, 04:24:00 PM
Bitz and fletch tape make for a great combination.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: fredbear92 on August 14, 2007, 05:02:00 PM
Bitz and goat tuff glue. I'm gonna try some fletching tape at some point
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Post by: SL on August 14, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Jo-Jan single, slow but works real well once set up properly.
SL
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Post by: mmgrode on August 14, 2007, 11:09:00 PM
Bitzenburger, my first and the last fletcher I'll buy.
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Post by: Artur on August 15, 2007, 02:17:00 AM
Bitzenburger. I have tried hand-fletching, though.
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Post by: V-Archer on August 15, 2007, 02:56:00 AM
I use multiple Grayling fletchers, straight, LW and RW helical. Works great but need to clean the clamps regularly. I use superglue but will try fletching tape soon.

V-Archer
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Post by: cajuntec on August 15, 2007, 07:48:00 AM
The fletching tape is extremely easy to use.  I followed the directions - real easy, and after the first feather, it was a "ok... I got this", and just rolled on.  I haven't used glue on feathers since I started using the fletch-tape, except to tip both ends of the feather after it is on there - just a dab on the front and back edges, and mine never come off.
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Post by: Jim Picarelli on August 15, 2007, 07:52:00 AM
JoJan multi for the last 10yrs or so.Never had any problems with it
Title: Re: What Kind Of Fletcher Do You Use?
Post by: Jim Harris on August 15, 2007, 07:54:00 AM
My BPE straight clamp should be here today or tomorrow and I am going try the a 5 fletch Flu Flu with the fletch tape. I'll let you know how it turns out. Jim.
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Post by: Jackson on August 15, 2007, 11:56:00 PM
I use a 35 year old Bitzenburger.  It's fletched hundreds of arrows for me; and fletched thousands of arrows for the professional arrow maker from whom I bought it secondhand.
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Post by: Gote Rider on August 16, 2007, 08:05:00 AM
I use a bohning been using it for years. Works great.
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Post by: JEFF B on August 16, 2007, 03:05:00 PM
jo jan 6 arrow fletcher cant beat it.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Son of Texas on August 16, 2007, 10:57:00 PM
jo jan mono, for about 20 years, so far it's worked great.
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Post by: dino on August 18, 2007, 09:23:00 AM
I have 27 bitzenburgers (24 left and 3 right) plus a jo jan multi straight.  All of them are about 35 year old or older.  Work great. dino
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Post by: carbonarrow on August 18, 2007, 09:28:00 AM
2 Bitzenburgers and fletching tape.
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Post by: Hawkwind on August 18, 2007, 11:58:00 PM
Jo jan 6 times.... works great and puts nice helical on the feathers
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Post by: Shakes.602 on August 19, 2007, 12:41:00 AM
One Bitz, with All 3 Clamps, and Nock Sets, and Saunders NPV Glue for Fletching!! I bought my Bitz  "Brandly New"  as a "Birthday Gift" to Myself, Many Moons Ago!!!  :readit:   And Never Looked Back!!  :thumbsup:    :archer:
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Post by: deadpool on August 19, 2007, 01:31:00 AM
wow am i the only person that fletches every arrow buy hand!?!?  haha       idk why I just like doin it that way!
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Post by: limbbow on August 19, 2007, 02:44:00 AM
Bitzenberger for me. Been using it and my feather burner for years. Nothing like the smell of fresh burned feathers in the morning to clear a guys head!
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Post by: hawgslayer on August 19, 2007, 08:29:00 AM
:campfire:  

Bitz is the way to go along with fletch tape. No more messy glues.  :archer:  Ray, aka........hawgslayer
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Post by: kcbrown on August 19, 2007, 09:13:00 AM
Same here, bitz and fletch tape.
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Post by: Jim Harris on August 21, 2007, 01:27:00 PM
My straight clamp arrieved last week. Fletched some flu flu's with fletch tape and used the BPE Pro Fletcher, 5 fletch, burned the feathers to about 1" height. They fly great. Can't wait to try them on squirrels and rabbits.
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Post by: xia_emperor on August 21, 2007, 01:36:00 PM
Jojan multi .....