4 fletch on a "Bitz"

[jiane]

Quick question to you Bitz users.

Do you need a different nock indexer to do 4 fletch on arrows of do I just change the set screw on the indexer?  Will it matter if I will be doing these with a straight clamp offset and the jig is set up for left wing?
I can't remember at the moment and a friend of mine would like his arrows reletched with 4 fletch.

Thanks

[Traddict]

All you have to do is change the set screw on the indexer.  You can click thru and make sure everything is correct before fletching.

[AnointedArcher]

On my Bitzenburger you need to change the nock indexer from a 3 to 4 when doing 4 fletch.

As for using a straight clamp in place of one set for left or right is you take the full helical out of your fathers.  Yes you can get the feathers off set but you won't get the helical twist that gives your arrows more spin.

[Tim Fishell]

All you need to do is change the set screw from 120 to 90 or 75 x 105 depending on what type of 4 fletch you want.  It does not matter what type of clamp you use.

[jiane]

Wow you guys are quick!  Tradgang rocks!

I'm fletching these arrows for a "training wheels" guy.  He asked for off-set feathers. I'll work on getting him helical or even Trad. for that matter.  Gotta start slow.

[donw]

if you use right wing, use a right wing index if you use left wing use a left wing index three or four fletch. straight/diagonal, it doesn't matter.

it's true helical will give more spin than diagonal/offset.

chuck adams says 4 degrees of helical set is ideal.

the indexes are availble from most online catalog houses for around $15.00

[bjk]

I don't change anything...just do two feathers (one cock and one hen), then flip the arrow around and start again (one cock, one hen).

I use a helical.

I believe this was Kelly's preferred method.

[jiane]

BJK,  I just may give that a try with a test arrow and see if he likes it.

I use helical for myself as well.  These are for a friend that I havn't converted yet.  

Thanks for all the replies guys.  It truly amazes me that in such a short time, that I got replies from literally both sides of the country and in-between.

Thanks so much for you help.

Jerry

[yleecoyote23]

Originally posted by bjk:
I don't change anything...just do two feathers (one cock and one hen), then flip the arrow around and start again (one cock, one hen).

I use a helical.

I believe this was Kelly's preferred method.

Yep, there are good instructions on the Arrows by Kelly site for the 60/120 4fletch....

He has instructions for left handed shooters as well...

I have been doing all of mine that way for a couple of months, it's really cool being able to nock your arrow either way!!

[bjk]

That's it Danny...I knew it was Kelly, didn't know the 60/120...great fletch and simple to do.

How are things, Bud...hope all is well...longing for Tx  

[yleecoyote23]

Originally posted by bjk:
That's it Danny...I knew it was Kelly, didn't know the 60/120...great fletch and simple to do.

How are things, Bud...hope all is well...longing for Tx        

Things are good here Brian!! Hope to see you guys soon!

Here's the page to the 60/120 4 Fletch and also a very good explanation why they like it better than a regular 90 or 75/105 degree 4 fletch as well as a 3 fletch...

   http://www.arrowsbykelly.com/Other_Tips.html  

If this link doesn't work, you can access it by going to the Sponsors list and going to "Foxfire Traditional Archery".....then go to Kelly's Other Tips