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Author Topic: fletching jig  (Read 295 times)

Offline oh-bowhunter

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fletching jig
« on: January 07, 2009, 12:19:00 PM »
I was going to get a fletching jig.  Does anyone have any opions on what to get.  I'm just starting out and want to repair bad fletching. Thanks.

Offline trapperDave

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2009, 12:34:00 PM »
jojan mono

Offline pronghorn23

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2009, 12:44:00 PM »
I hear Bitzenberger's are the "top of the line". That's what I use. I like it alot.

They're more expensive than others so maybe just for repairing fletchings now and then you may want something a little less?

Offline Izzy

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2009, 12:46:00 PM »
What Dave said.Inexpensive and very effective.

Offline razorback

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2009, 12:54:00 PM »
I use a 6 arrow jojan which is easy to use and convenient for the numbers of arrows I need to fletch. A summer camp sure rips off a lot of fletchings  :smileystooges:
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Offline oh-bowhunter

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2009, 09:50:00 PM »
Thanks.  Appreciate the info new at this.

Offline Mo. Huntin

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2009, 10:04:00 PM »
I am using the Bohning fletcher it looks like a nock off of the Bitz and I like it and it is cheap.  I bought the helical clamp one.

Offline stevewills

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2009, 10:14:00 PM »
both are great fletchers
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Offline mmgrode

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2009, 11:03:00 PM »
If you think you may be fletching often in the future, I'd drop the money and get a bitzenburger.  Heck, you could probably hand it down to your kids someday and it would still work.  Just like any other tool, buy good tools and you won't have to worry about them working.  Just my opinion, Matt
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Offline macbow

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2009, 10:55:00 AM »
In 35 years I have worn out several Bitz's and there is no warrenty. I currently use the jojan multi and it is easier and faster. I got it by way of trade and didn't intend to keep it till I used it once.
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Offline Ybuck

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2009, 11:07:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Mo. Huntin:
I am using the Bohning fletcher it looks like a nock off of the Bitz and I like it and it is cheap.  I bought the helical clamp one.
Same here, works perfectly.  :thumbsup:
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Offline unclewhit

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2009, 11:17:00 AM »
The jojan multi fletcher has been my work horse for 15+ years, It's simple, it's cheap (cost) and it works great.
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2009, 12:21:00 PM »
I use the Martin J-8 Fletching jig that I bought in the mid-80s.
Literally MANY!! arrows from that thing.
Still works like the first day I got it.
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Offline John Nail

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Re: fletching jig
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2009, 12:29:00 PM »
I use a Bpe, because I can loosen a screw, and change the nock position in relation to the feathers. A big plus when tuning.
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