Fletching jigs

macksdad · January 02, 2011, 05:25:00 PM

I want to buy a fletching jig and I need some suggestions. I am only going to flech a few dozen arrows a year, I would like to be able to fletch both aluminum and carbon also 4-5 " down to the 2" blazer fletchings. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should buy?

January 02, 2011, 05:32:00 PM

any single fletcher will work just fine, i tried the arizona but didnt have enough helical for me so i got one from.........um....basspro or cabelas , anyway the bohning works just fine...and cheep!!!

Buckwheaties · January 02, 2011, 05:56:00 PM

Buy the Bitz and you'll never buy another one. "It only costs a little more to go first class." Cheaper in the long run..

eagleone · January 02, 2011, 06:05:00 PM

Get the Bitz- solid accurate construction- buy plastic and you may regret it later. I tried the arizona and never liked it.

ronp · January 02, 2011, 06:15:00 PM

Yup, get a Bitz. If I can fletch an arrow with one, anybody can.

Possum Head · January 02, 2011, 06:22:00 PM

Bitz!

J.Yates · January 02, 2011, 06:34:00 PM

I agree with buying a bitzenburger.I bought one thirty years ago and it's still fletching arrows.It may cost a little more but it's worth it.

Mitch

trad_bowhunter1965 · January 02, 2011, 06:50:00 PM

I have been using the same two bitzenburger jigs for the passed 20 + years you just can't beat them.

Zach Mikita · January 02, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

Well Im just going to throw my opinion in there I use a Jo Jan (modified by me) I wish I had pictures of it, but the bitzenburger are easier to deal with....what ever you do don't go anything but a metal jig NO PLASTIC

lpcjon2 · January 02, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

I would go with the Bohning works great!

motorhead7963 · January 02, 2011, 07:00:00 PM

Trust me go with the Blitzenburger you will be very happy!!!

LookMomNoSights · January 02, 2011, 07:27:00 PM

I feel the Bitz is over priced.
Ive had 2 Jo Jan multifletchers for a long time now. Though not as refined looking as the Bitz, They work perfect! All metal and more durable than you'll ever need. In a perfect world, you would be able to try them both and decide if the extra cost of the Bitz is really worth it.
Course when I bought my Jo Jans they were $65 bucks if I remember right. I know they have gone up! :rolleyes:

thunder1 · January 02, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

I've got a couple of Bitz, Bohning and Jo Jans They all work fine. Pick one that you will want to spend your life with. I wish I had gone with the Bitz first.

eagleone · January 02, 2011, 08:37:00 PM

if you have a scheels sports near you (may just be a midwest chain) they have bitz jigs on sale for 60 bucks

lpcjon2 · January 02, 2011, 08:40:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by eagleone:
if you have a scheels sports near you (may just be a midwest chain) they have bitz jigs on sale for 60 bucks

That place will be sold out by morning now that you posted that.

seabass · January 02, 2011, 08:41:00 PM

get a bitz.you won't be disappointed.good luck,steve

Terry Lightle · January 02, 2011, 09:03:00 PM

Got 3 very old bitz,swear by em

JEFF B · January 02, 2011, 09:06:00 PM

well i use a jojan and its Great it does all the fletching i need to do.

NorthernCaliforniaHunter · January 02, 2011, 09:07:00 PM

JoJan, single feather and fletching tape. Cheapest route right there. It's quick with the tape, and like you I maybe do a dozen a year. (Thanks to AD Trad arrows - bullet proof!)

macksdad · January 02, 2011, 10:29:00 PM

Thanks everyone for your help I really appreciate it.