I used to use a JoJan multifletcher and it worked good. But then I bought some "pre-owned" Bitz jigs and clamps. They really help in seating the feathers flat and tight on the shaft. Thanks again Chuck!

Bitz - THE AMERICAN TRADITION.  Using just 1 jig and fletch tape, and I can crank them out as fast as I need.  Worth my investment, and something to pass on to keep the tradition going!

Get a Bitz.Worth every penny.

I'm sorry I didn't buy one earlier.

I tried the Bohning plastic fletcher last saturday, and i did not like it..

There are no groves or locks to hold the feather clamp, just a magnet..
It will get the job done, but not accurately, i feel!

(E:) I have a Jo-Jan on the way from 3 rivers, and looking forward to it  :D

No problem Snag. I think the most important feature of the Bitz is the fact that you can put some preasure on the clamp and get the fletch to seat,ALL THE WAY. With all of the adjustment they have, you can do any fletching job you wish. I think some of the less expensive poly carb jigs tend to warp and do not have the strong magenets that the Bitz has.
BOBW, said a mouth full.
They are a bit of money but are worth it.
Chuck

When I put a feather in my JoJan, I seat the quill against the clamp and then run my thumbnail down it to separate the quill from the clamp by a sixteenth or so. That space makes room to wiggle and press a bit to seat the quill firmly against the shaft.

I set the helical on the JoJan to match my Bitz, and when I travel to hunt, I take the Bitz and a few feathers for field repairs. It's small enough to fit in my archery tackle box.

I use the JoJan multi, works very well for me.

A few thing that I used to do with the Arizona was to run a tube of string wax into the groove the feather sits into. It will help hold the feather in place. If it was a real difficult feather, I would tie a piece of thread around the feather to hold in place and when I put the end cap on, I would cut and pull the thread out.

Hap

The Bitz is the choice of all the PRO fletchers

No offence meant, cacciatore, I think your comment was toungue-in-cheek, but I've sold more than a few arrows and right now arrow making is about my sole source of income. I have never fletched a single arrow on a Bitzenburger and my customers have never worried about it for a second.

Guy

I like the Bitz. I have one set up for RW and one set up for LW. I put pencil marks on them for doing either carbon(small diameter) or wood. It does take some time tho if you dont use tape, only doing 1 feather at a time.....Roy

I vote for the Bitzenburger for one reason - ease of adjustmen.  We have 24 of them on a table and when I moved the table to my shop, they needed adjusting.  All jigs have the ability to be adjusted, but the Bitz is the easiest, IMHO.  

Use fletching tape if you are in a hurry.  There is no waiting for glue to dry with the tape.

I love my old Whiffen    ...Van

Jo Jan for me. Right wing. Never had any problems with it.

I like my Bitz.