Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: iowabow on August 22, 2011, 12:28:09 pm
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fletching jig which on to buy? There are many different types and I don't have a background on them. First I think I only need to make one arrow at a time. I would like to have quality jig so that it would do a good job. Based on that what would you suggest?
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Bitzinburger [Not for sure on the spelling] :) :) they don't get any better,I have 3 and have had one for over 30 years and it is still as good as it was when I got it.
Pappy
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Thanks Pappy.
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I know the Blitzenburger is good, never used one myself, but have friends who do. Jo Jan makes a good multi, I'm sure their single is of the same quality. I bought one of the cheap red Bohning Pro-Class jigs, I think they are about $30 now, probably get them cheaper, I got mine @ 3R. I bought an extra clamp too, just so I'd be ready when the glue was dry. :D
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Whatever you choose, get 2. I have one setup for right wing and one set up for left. Mine are grayling jigs. It's a lot easier to repair or replace a fletch if the jig is still set up exactly as that arrow was fletched. If you only use one wing off your turkeys then 1 would do.
George
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Bitzenberger.
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Sure like my JoJan, but I haven't tried anything else.
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I have used my JoJan Multifletch for many years and love it. It is a straight fletch so I can use right or left wing feathers and offset either to the right or left.
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I have the red bohning jig with the 3 different clamps. It was cheap and seems to do a fine job.
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I have not had a problem with any of them ,I think I've used them all
Only Little differences in them
Most folks won't wear them out ,that being said Pappy made the right choice for him!
I don't use any of them anymore cause I have settled in to the eastern woodlands two Fletch for me and don't do arrows for others anymore
Have fun
Guy
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I just got a Bearpaw jig ($49.95 and $12.95 for extra clamps) and I like it a lot. I have not used others but it works very well and it is cheaper than the Bitzenburger ($82.95 and $31.95 for extra clamps). It gets my vote for sure.
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I USE THE BITZENBURGER, I use the straight clamp. that way you can use both left or right. and it is adjustable. I think its great.
gordon
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I think JoJan and Bitzenburger are both great. I have a Bitzen burger with a straight clamp and I have a JoJan with a left helical and right helical clamp so I can do just about any type of fletching I want. The thing I like about my JoJan is on the bottom where you put the nock in so that you can turn it to the next position can be popped out and flipped over to do 3 or 4 fletch. I use mostly my JoJan now but that's mainly because I have the helical clamps for it and I like putting a helical twist on my feathers.
~Barry
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i use an AAE Fletch III fletcher. it works for both wings and its cheap, bought mine at 3rivers.
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I use a Sherwood for small fletchings.
(http://www.aim4sport.com/images/prod/sherwood-fletching-jig.jpg)
And Richard Heads big jig for the longer ones.
(http://www.longbowandarrow.co.uk/ekmps/shops/richardhead/images/bigjig-final.jpg)
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I use a BPE Pro for standard length fletching, for long fletching I use Carol Archery's Jig. I find Carol Archery's Jig far more precise that the one made by Richard Head, one of which I own.
The BPE Pro is very adjustable and can be set up for 6 fletches, Carol Archery's jig is a "3 in one go" jig for long (7.5" or more) feathers, no guessing if the little pointer is correctly located as in Richard head's one.
Craig.
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Have not tryed nothing but my jo jan you can knock out 6 at a time and so far so good....but I have only done about 4dozen but im shure they will all do a fine job
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Sounds like everyone's favorite is whichever one they have! ;)
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Sounds like everyone's favorite is whichever one they have! ;)
I would suggest that fletching jigs are essentially simple things and they would need to be poorly designed/manufactured to displease people and as most people only require minor adjustability then even the least expensive jig would satisfy especially if the method of locating the fletches and the orientation of the arrow is precise.
Craig.
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Sounds like everyone's favorite is whichever one they have! ;)
I would suggest that fletching jigs are essentially simple things and they would need to be poorly designed/manufactured to displease people and as most people only require minor adjustability then even the least expensive jig would satisfy especially if the method of locating the fletches and the orientation of the arrow is precise.
Craig.
Well said :D
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Bitzenburger, straight clamp, LW helical, RW helical, lots of time and patience - will work until you need to pass on to your heirs..
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I'm probably going to "out" myself completely with this suggestion!
I live in Germany and you can only buy all the standard fletching tools already mentioned here!
A couple of months ago, I bought myself an Arizona E- Z fletching tool and I wouldn't change it for anything else! All three feathers at once and it handles anything up to a 5" feather, natural or plastic!
After my first attempts at fletching and remembering all the hours I put in for my first 20 arrows, the couple of hours it took to do a dozen, from start to finish, with my E-Z, was like a breath of fresh air!
I'm now considering buying another one for a helical twist and yet another for left-wing feathers!
The tool itself is not too expensive, I can get one on ebay for $35, but the postage for Germany is killer! $20 minimum! Any suggestions as to how I could get them sent any cheaper?
Regards to all,
Lewis
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If you can afford it....a Bitzenburger. I have two.....AWESOME.
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My first and only was a bitz and it works great! I would suggest getting the jig for left and right though. I steal all the primary feathers from my friends turkeys and geese and as of now can only use the right wings if I wish.
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Bitzenberger.
X2
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I hav'nt used anything but JO-JAN for over 30 years.