Fletching Jig...on a budget

[gobblegrunter]

I've read a little bit about some of the jigs in prior posts, but am curious about which jig is the best performing jig for the money. I'm workin' on a budget, and would love to spring for a Bitz, but just can't. Will any of the following jigs perform somewhat closely? Which is the best? Why?

Grayling?
Bohning?
JoJan?

Any suggestions other than the brands listed above? In case it matters, I'll be attaching 5" right-wing feathers. Thanks very much!

[stevewills]

my first one was a grayling...it is still in service with a friend using it,bout 4 years old...never had a problem with it but i love my bitz..have used all that you have listed but i love my bitz...put an ad looking for one in the classifieds for arrow and arrow compenents looking for a bitz

[Canyon]

I did well with my Jo-Jan and now have a Bitz. I really do not see a difference in the end product.

[Mike Vines]

If a Bitzenberger is what you want, save to buy one.  It will last you a lifetime.  Don't be like me and keep buying less expensive stuff and after spending 3 times what I would have spent for the one I wanted, I always end up buying it anyway.  So my advice to you is save till you can afford the Bitz fletcher.  You will thank yourself for it in the long run.

[KHALVERSON]

grayling
gets my vote i own 3 of them  a great jig at a fair price

[Gerardo]

check for a used bitz or put a want ad, they are out there and used will be the same as new

[swampdrummer]

Been using a grayling for a couple of years now and have no compliants. Well, maybe one. Had glue build up on the fletch clamp and in scraping it off I kind of wore down the edges of the clamp.
Still works fine though and I'm now sold on fletch tape so that shouldn't be a problem in the future.

[Frank Warnke]

Keep an eye on the classifieds. I bought a used JoJan multi-fletcher a few years ago and really like it.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I've been using a Martin Fletching Jig for over 20 years now, still in service and using it to this day. It's practically a carbon copy of the Grayling fletcher...Bitz style with 2 clamps..RW and LW.
I think you can get them new for around $30 bucks.

I had thought about buying another one of the Martins or a Grayling so I can get another arrow going while waiting for one to dry and hip hop back and forth.

[Old York]

Originally posted by Grapes:
If a Bitzenberger is what you want, save to buy one.  It will last you a lifetime.  Don't be like me and keep buying less expensive stuff and after spending 3 times what I would have spent for the one I wanted, I always end up buying it anyway.  So my advice to you is save till you can afford the Bitz fletcher.  You will thank yourself for it in the long run.

There it is, cannot be better said  

[acadian archer]

I use a Grayling. Works for me. if you really want a Bitz and times are tough buy the Grayling first. The money you save on having your arrows fletched yourself can go towards the Bitz and you'll have spent a lot of time shooting fletched arrows (which is the point)

When ready sell the Grayling to a new person for a few bucks or you may find that it's all you really need afterall.

I use fletch tape and usually only fletch a dozen (usually on 6 arrows) occassionally while watching TV.

[adeeden]

I have been using my jo-jan forever with great results and no issues.

If your on a budget (I can relate) I have an old Cabelas fletcher that works well. If you want it shoot me a PM with your address and I will get it out to you. It;s a pretty good older fletcher and has alot of life left in it.

[Jeremy]

I've been using my Grayling for nearly a decade now with no complaints save one: it needs a scale on either side of the magnet so you can go back and forth between a few different setups with minimal hassle.  That's easily added, though I still haven't done it!   :rolleyes:

[Tom Anderson]

+1 on the Grayling

[Don Stokes]

I have a Bitz and a 6-banger JoJan that I consider equal in performance. I use the JoJan most of the time, and have it set so it matches the Bitz. I take the Bitz on trips for field repair.

[JamesV]

JoJan multi fletcher, got one for helical and one for straight fletch, work great.

[Leon.R]

Cant agree more with Grapes, this is something you will use a lot...try and save or you will spend the money twice...
Some things cost more for a reason.