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Title: bitzenberger jig
Post by: Buranurra on November 08, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
Hi all,

I am looking at buying a fletching jig and need some advice.

I am RH and shoot recurve and longbow off the shelf. I have on order a Saluki horn bow that will shoot off the knuckle, I will be using a thumbring so the arrow will rest on the thumb knuckle on the right hand side of the bow.

What jig is going to be most suitable, or will I need different clamps?

Cheers

Jase
Title: Re: bitzenberger jig
Post by: m midd on November 08, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
Right wing would be best. The lead of the feather will be farther away from your knuckle
Title: Re: bitzenberger jig
Post by: m midd on November 08, 2012, 10:42:00 PM
I miss red your post.. Right side of the bow off the knuckle left would probably give you better clearance
Title: Re: bitzenberger jig
Post by: Jon Stewart on November 09, 2012, 06:22:00 AM
I shoot right handed and use either straight fletch or left wing helical.

Actually I don't think it matters just use left wing feathers with a left wing jig and right wing feathers with right wing jig and either wing feathers with a straight fletch jig.
Title: Re: bitzenberger jig
Post by: magnus on November 09, 2012, 07:42:00 AM
I shoot left handed off the knuckle and was taught to shoot a RW feather so the fletch will clear my hand. Make sure to wrap the fronts of your fetching to prevent the quill from digging into your hand.
Title: Re: bitzenberger jig
Post by: RecurveRookie on November 09, 2012, 06:36:00 PM
Don't get an Arizona EZ Fletch!  I have one and don't like it because it doesn't put the feathers on consistently.  I am planning on getting the Jo-Jan.  Good Luck
Title: Re: bitzenberger jig
Post by: BOWMARKS on November 09, 2012, 06:44:00 PM
You may want to check out the BPE Pro Fletcher.

The cock feather can be adjusted 360 degrees for good finger clearance.

Can also adjust each feather totaly.