Fletching Jig

Interseptor · August 02, 2013, 04:41:00 PM

What fletching jig do you use? The one that I have is okay but l would like a different model.

JRY309 · August 02, 2013, 05:06:00 PM

I use a couple of LW Bitzenburger's and I use and have Jo Jan multi fletcher's in both LW & RW and 3 straight clamps for my Jo Jan's.They both work great for me.

meathead · August 02, 2013, 05:09:00 PM

I use a multi-fletcher. Works great.

Rob W. · August 02, 2013, 05:26:00 PM

I finally settled on a BPE pro fletcher. Very versitale and easy to setup for different arrow combo's.

cacciatore · August 02, 2013, 05:28:00 PM

I have 3 Bitzenburger,first one is 30 years old and still loks like new. No need to look for another type.

Bear Heart · August 02, 2013, 05:42:00 PM

I have two bitz. One set for rw the other lw. One is 30+ years old bought used from nwarchery five years ago. That is a lot of arrows.

cbCrow · August 02, 2013, 06:41:00 PM

I use BPE pro as Rob W said easy to set up and use. Pretty durable to I've had mine 25 years.

Bldtrailer · August 02, 2013, 08:54:00 PM

2 blitz

ISP 5353 · August 02, 2013, 09:05:00 PM

I use a Bitzenburger

Butch Speer · August 02, 2013, 10:02:00 PM

Had my Bitz for 44 years. Still in great shape.

bearsfeet · August 02, 2013, 10:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
I finally settled on a BPE pro fletcher. Very versitale and easy to setup for different arrow combo's.

This is what I use. I started with carbon, went to aluminum and now am shooting wood all of which worked great.

I only fletch maybe 2-3 dozen a year though or as needed. If I was doing a lot I would maybe get the blitz

Drewster · August 02, 2013, 10:57:00 PM

I've used several different brands but my Bitz is #1.

BarrBow · August 03, 2013, 08:57:00 AM

I originally bought a jo jan multifletch, with RH helical clamps. Its a very good fletcher, but every 6 arrows I would make, at least 2 fletches would come loose.

I now have the Bitz in the same configuration, and since I have only one, its slower to fletch 6 arrows, but I never have a fletching come loose unless I bash the arrow off a tree. I think the key is the magnetic clamp holder which can apply constant downward pressure. It works great.

Barr

Richie · August 03, 2013, 02:20:00 PM

Bearpaw

TC in Spfld · August 03, 2013, 09:52:00 PM

Still using the Bitz I bought in 1967. As I recall it cost me $20.

August 03, 2013, 09:53:00 PM

JoJan Multi fletcher for me. 6 arrows at a time; a dozen completed in 2hrs.

Bisch

Craig · August 03, 2013, 10:00:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by BarrBow:
I originally bought a jo jan multifletch, with RH helical clamps. Its a very good fletcher, but every 6 arrows I would make, at least 2 fletches would come loose.

I now have the Bitz in the same configuration, and since I have only one, its slower to fletch 6 arrows, but I never have a fletching come loose unless I bash the arrow off a tree. I think the key is the magnetic clamp holder which can apply constant downward pressure. It works great.

Barr

I have all 3 Multi JoJan's and have done 1000's of arrows. Never had the problem you have mention.

BarrBow · August 05, 2013, 10:38:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Craig:

QuoteOriginally posted by BarrBow:
I originally bought a jo jan multifletch, with RH helical clamps. Its a very good fletcher, but every 6 arrows I would make, at least 2 fletches would come loose.

I now have the Bitz in the same configuration, and since I have only one, its slower to fletch 6 arrows, but I never have a fletching come loose unless I bash the arrow off a tree. I think the key is the magnetic clamp holder which can apply constant downward pressure. It works great.

Barr
I have all 3 Multi JoJan's and have done 1000's of arrows. Never had the problem you have mention. [/b]

Craig.
Do you have the helical version? or straight. When I lay some of the clamps over the arrows, a few do not lay flat on the arrows. By adjusting the degree of angle, I can minimize this, but for a few of the clamps there is still a big gap between the clamp and the arrow.... Maybe a couple of milimeters. Enough that, if I do not clamp the fletch, and then pull it out in the center away from the clamp and then glue, I will have fletchings not sticking properly.

When I switched to the bitz.... No more loose feathers. I fletched with the Jojan for years and I can't be the only one that has had this problem. Glad you found 3 good ones.
Barr

ddauler · August 05, 2013, 10:55:00 AM

I have had a similar problem over the years with the Jojan I use a knife to press the quill down but it's a pain with the multiflethcer. I know use my 30 year old bitz and fletch tape. Can get a dozen done in no time.

BarrBow · August 05, 2013, 11:12:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by ddauler:
I have had a similar problem over the years with the Jojan I use a knife to press the quill down but it's a pain with the multiflethcer. I know use my 30 year old bitz and fletch tape. Can get a dozen done in no time.

ddauler,

Obviously you like the fletch tape. I've never used it, is it quite easy to apply? I guess I should ask what the pro's and con's are?

I've done that knife trick a thousand times too haha, sure slows down the convenience of doing 6 at once