Fletching jigs

[Savage Bacon]

I was thinking about picking up a fletching jig. I see some people going on about some of the plastic ones being ok. Cabelas has a few in stock so that equals free shipping.

Or do I just get a Bitzenburger and not have to worry about plastic junk.

It's not going to see much use. Unless I do some fletching for friends. It will be just for the boss and I. We just shoot targets. But might get into hunting in the future.

I picked up 12 arrows for myself and the shop fletched them for me. But I'd like to mess around with helical fletching.

So that means buying more metal clamps. $$$.

Most of what I've been seeing recommends left helical, but John Dudley likes right helical. So again more clamps. $$$.

What are you guys using/recommend? I don't mind buy once cry once. But I'm not rich either. I could do arrows for friends for a couple of bucks I guess?

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[calgarychef]

I’ve had 4 plastic ones… I could have bought the bitz. A couple times over.
Fletching glue also likes to adhere to plastic, I sand it off but those metal clamps on the bitz would be much easier to clean up. All “real” bowhunters should be able to fletch their own arrows 😎, you’ll save a lot of money over the years.

[bowshot]

Bitzenberger...if you buy a left helical clamp, use left helical fletching or left wing feathers. Fully adjustable as to how much twist you can apply. Most shops just use straight clamps but offset a couple of degrees.

[catnthehat]

I haven't fletcher any arrows for a long time, but of all the ones I used I like the Jo-Jan multi fletcher the best .
Cat

[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I haven't fletcher any arrows for a long time, but of all the ones I used I like the Jo-Jan multi fletcher the best .

Cat

The gentleman that fletched my arrows used the 6 arrow Jo Jan jig.

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[calgarychef]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I haven't fletcher any arrows for a long time, but of all the ones I used I like the Jo-Jan multi fletcher the best .
Cat

I’ve seen these a few times and I think they’re good too

[Savage Bacon]

Maybe I'll get a Blitzenburger and concentrate on offset fletching for now. And worry about helical fletching later. That way I just need the straight clamp for now.

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[Maxwell87]

for the most diversity the bits or something similar is the way to go, but you do need to buy separate clamps depending on how much you want to do from what i understand. but your set for life with that little extra cash.

i have the arizona e-z fletch and like it. puts a ton of helical on it and does clean up easy with acetone. the arms come off and you lay it down and stack then wipe off if you let things build up. BUT all i can do is right helical. wich is what i wanted.

[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by Maxwell87

for the most diversity the bits or something similar is the way to go, but you do need to buy separate clamps depending on how much you want to do from what i understand. but your set for life with that little extra cash.



i have the arizona e-z fletch and like it. puts a ton of helical on it and does clean up easy with acetone. the arms come off and you lay it down and stack then wipe off if you let things build up. BUT all i can do is right helical. wich is what i wanted.

I like how the plastic ones can do multiple vanes at once. And I did read that acetone takes care of the glue. I wouldn't have an issue just gluing one at a time with the Bitz tho.

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[Maxwell87]

Originally Posted by Savage Bacon

I like how the plastic ones can do multiple vanes at once. And I did read that acetone takes care of the glue. I wouldn't have an issue just gluing one at a time with the Bitz tho.

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100% i just made the point only to mention my experience. i do think the bitz is the way to go especially if your looking to try and do a little more and fine tune. i have debated buying one down the road but havnt justified the cost

[bucksnbears]

A Bitz and feather fletching

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[MOUNTAIN MICKEY]

BPE Pro Series Fletcher is what I have been using for a lot of years. I like it. Very easy to use and highly adjustable.

[Savage Bacon]

I've been looking at the Bohning Cauldron. It comes with straight, 1° right and left, and 3° right and left helical. Pretty much a complete kit. The only issues I see are the offset is 1° only. And it's plastic. Both of which might not be issues at all.

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[antler1]

Somewhere in the misty past I remembered reading that if you run your bow string wax lightly over the edge of the clamp then the glue doesn't bond to your clamp. Its worked for me.

[jcrayford]

Originally Posted by antler1

Somewhere in the misty past I remembered reading that if you run your bow string wax lightly over the edge of the clamp then the glue doesn't bond to your clamp. Its worked for me.

I will have to try this trick. Thanks.

J.

[DiabeticKripple]

most strings cause your arrow to go left off the hop. some do go right. shoot your bow into a target from a few yards away with a bareshaft to see, then order a bitz with the appropriate helical clamp

[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by DiabeticKripple

most strings cause your arrow to go left off the hop. some do go right. shoot your bow into a target from a few yards away with a bareshaft to see, then order a bitz with the appropriate helical clamp

I think I'm going to save future shipping charges and just order the Bitz with the straight, right, and left helical clamps. Then I can do my arrows, the boss's arrows, and arrows for friends. Then I should be set for life.

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[Savage Bacon]

I have my order put together. Bitz jig with right, left and straight clamps. AAE nock receiver. Glue, primer. Arrow wraps and some AAE Max Stealth vanes. I don't think I'm forgetting anything.

I'm good for arrows right now. But I'll probably be looking into those at some point.

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[Blockcaver]

My oldest piece of still used archery gear is my Bitz with a right wing clamp. Bought it from Anderson Archery in 1975. Has fletched every arrow I've used ever since from 4mm carbons to 23-15 aluminum to heavy woods. Still perfect. Truly a lifetime investment.

[Lornce]

Originally Posted by Blockcaver

My oldest piece of still used archery gear is my Bitz with a right wing clamp. Bought it from Anderson Archery in 1975. Has fletched every arrow I've used ever since from 4mm carbons to 23-15 aluminum to heavy woods. Still perfect. Truly a lifetime investment.

Have one of those Blitz Jigs also, bought it at about the same time. Bulletproof and have run an awful lot of arrow blanks through it along with redoing lost fletching. Would be lost without it.

[Savage Bacon]

Blockcarver and Lornce,
That's good to hear. Mine should be here on Thursday. I'm curious to know about changes they've made over the years. Like hash marks on the clamp possibly? Nock receiver? That's a long time to have a small functional piece of equipment.

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[jcrayford]

Well, got around to tuning up some arrows with the mini tonight. Once the arrows were prepped, took about 20 minutes to do 4 of them.

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[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by jcrayford

Well, got around to tuning up some arrows with the mini tonight. Once the arrows were prepped, took about 20 minutes to do 4 of them.

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Quick and easy.

Just passin through
I like that.

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[Coiloil37]

IMO you made the right choice with the bitz. What glue are you going to use?

[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by Coiloil37

IMO you made the right choice with the bitz. What glue are you going to use?

Im hoping it will arrive tomorrow. I got AAE Max Bond. With a primer pen

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[Savage Bacon]

It's like Xmas time all over again. Now I just need some arrows to mess with

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[Savage Bacon]

I fletched 3 arrows for the boss last night. The Bitz jig is very easy to use. There is a bit of back and forth adjusting to make sure both ends of the vane are contacting the arrow. But after that, it's set, and very consistent.

I still have to adjust the nock receiver a bit more so the vanes lines up with where I set the nock.

One issue I had right off the bat tho. When I was checking how the left helical clamp lined up, the metal that is used to stick to the magnet, came unglued from the clamp. It just broke right off. That was kind of disappointing. So I cleaned their crappy glue and re glued it. No biggie but I had to let my glue cure for 24 hours before I could use it.

Then I did 3 arrows with out any problems.


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[Savage Bacon]

I got 3 more arrows fletched up this evening. For the boss's bow. I did 4 vanes this time. It's probably not going to make a lick of difference. But she can test them out. Now she has 3 different setups to test. I can't wait for spring and we can get some good shooting in.

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