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Author Topic: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?  (Read 506 times)

Offline GraniteStater

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Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« on: August 14, 2010, 03:47:00 PM »
My uncle was kind enough to give me a jo jan multi fletcher, I used it on a larger diameter shaft and it worked well.  Problem is I shoot Beman MFX which are 9/32 and the clamps don't quite settle low enough to get consistent placement of fletching.

Until I can get a few more things to make my own wood arrows, I'd like to get a jig to work with my MFX.  Does anyone know of a jig that works well with skinny carbons? (MFX/Axis)
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2010, 05:09:00 PM »
cant go wrong with a bitzenburger
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 05:11:00 PM »
iuse a jojan on all my shafts including Axis with no problem at all. good little jig for the money  :thumbsup:
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 05:13:00 PM »
The bearpaw is really nice, it comes with a different holder for either small shafts or standard.  Its a pretty good price to, got mine at Kustom King.

Offline JRY309

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2010, 05:14:00 PM »
I fletch up Axis/MFX on my Jojan multi flecther with no problem.Just just need to adjust it until the feather lays good on the shaft.I have used BPE,Bitz and fletched all diameters of arrows along with my Jo Jan.Just play with the side to side adjustment until you get the feather contact you want.

Offline northern fisher

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2010, 05:25:00 PM »
I also use a bitzenburger.They are not cheap and I only have one used one but I bet it will out last me  :) .easy to adjust for any size shaft.
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2010, 05:34:00 PM »
All I shoot is the skinnies and have no problems fletching them with helical fletch on the Jojan.
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Offline Gen273

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2010, 05:52:00 PM »
I like my BPE, BUT I hate my Jojan.
However,I like my Arizona easy fletch the best
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Offline Barebones

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2010, 06:37:00 PM »
I would have to say a bitzenberger has been my best. i have a 6 arrow jojan and I don't like it at all. I get inconsistent gluing on the jojan, but never on the bitz. just my 2c.
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Offline Buckwheaties

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2010, 07:06:00 PM »
Bitz...
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2010, 08:04:00 PM »
I used a BPE for many years until I wrecked it (my fault, not its). Then I tried the Bitzenburger, and it really is much better.
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Offline GraniteStater

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2010, 08:13:00 PM »
I'll have to check into the Blitz, I'll look for an adjustment on my Jojan too.  Even with the bigger diameter shafts on the Jojan the clamps don't seem to rest consistently.  I feel like I need to babysit most of the slots.

Fletching is new to me though, maybe a few more adjustments and some practice and I can get the Jo Jan to work.

Thanks for the advice guys, once again coming through for me.
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Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2010, 08:43:00 PM »
I have both and both work well, the bitz is pricey and ya need a bunch to do multiple arrows but it is the cats meow! Shawn
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2010, 08:54:00 PM »
My suggestion would be to try and adjust the Jo-Jan. Hap

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2010, 09:37:00 PM »
Multi-JoJan, but use only 1 of the 6 when fletching ( I use fletch tape )

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2010, 09:55:00 PM »
Bitz. I have used a few different ones, but the Bitz is the best one. Slow, but dependable and solid. The fletch will always but always be in the spot you intend it to be in.
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2010, 10:59:00 PM »
I just got a Bear Paw from KK and I realy like it.

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2010, 11:13:00 PM »
Buy a bitz and your grandkids kids will use it.  Always cheaper to buy the best you can afford
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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2010, 09:21:00 AM »
I bought a JoJan (called a multi-fletcher then) about 25-30 years ago and still use it with no problem. When you insert the feather in the clamp, let it extend 1/8" below the clamp and settle it onto the shaft.

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Re: Suggestion for Fletching Jig?
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2010, 10:00:00 AM »
I really like the Arizona easy fletch,you can buy extra arms from them and fletch multiple dia. shafts!
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