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Offline WPAtrapper

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Fletching jig question
« on: December 14, 2009, 12:29:00 PM »
I'm hoping to get a Bitzenberger for Christmas and need some advice. I will be using it mainly to fletch carbons with 5" shield cut feathers, left helical. I've heard guys saying you can fletch helical with the straight clamp. Should I go with the helical or straight clamp?
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Offline jamesh76

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 12:33:00 PM »
are you sure they meant that you can fletch offset with a straight clamp? Helical is the curve, Last I knew you couldn't get a curve out of a straight line.

Then again. Maybe I am wrong.
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Offline Grant Young

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 12:37:00 PM »
What Jamesh said. Offset and straight clamp- yes. Straight clamp and helical, no.  Grant
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Offline WPAtrapper

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 12:41:00 PM »
Ok thanks, I'll go with the helical.
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Offline blueline

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 12:46:00 PM »
I use both on my Bitz, and I prefer the helical. Gives great uniformity to the feather and take advantage of the natural curve of the feather...

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 01:35:00 PM »
One more question. Any opinions on whether to get a bitz or the Bearpaw?
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Offline BowPlinker

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2009, 11:13:00 AM »
bitz
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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2009, 11:15:00 AM »
I'm gonna get a left wing bitz.
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Offline Ragnarok Forge

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Re: Fletching jig question
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2009, 04:29:00 PM »
bitz
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