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Author Topic: Fletching jigs  (Read 633 times)

Offline macksdad

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Fletching jigs
« on: January 02, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »
I want to buy a fletching jig and I need some suggestions. I am only going to flech a few dozen arrows a year, I would like to be able to fletch both aluminum and carbon also 4-5 " down to the 2" blazer fletchings. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should buy?
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2011, 05:32:00 PM »
any single fletcher will work just fine, i tried the arizona but didnt have enough helical for me so i got one from.........um....basspro or cabelas , anyway the bohning works just fine...and cheep!!!

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2011, 05:56:00 PM »
Buy the Bitz and you'll never buy another one. "It only costs a little more to go first class." Cheaper in the long run..
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2011, 06:05:00 PM »
Get the Bitz- solid accurate construction- buy plastic and you may regret it later. I tried the arizona and never liked it.
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2011, 06:15:00 PM »
Yup, get a Bitz.  If I can fletch an arrow with one, anybody can.
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2011, 06:22:00 PM »
Bitz!

Offline J.Yates

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2011, 06:34:00 PM »
I agree with buying a bitzenburger.I bought one thirty years ago and it's still fletching arrows.It may cost a little more but it's worth it.

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2011, 06:50:00 PM »
I have been using the same two bitzenburger jigs for the passed 20 + years you just can't beat them.
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2011, 06:53:00 PM »
Well Im just going to throw my opinion in there I use a Jo Jan (modified by me) I wish I had pictures of it, but the bitzenburger are easier to deal with....what ever you do don't go anything but a metal jig NO PLASTIC

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2011, 06:55:00 PM »
I would go with the Bohning works great!
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2011, 07:00:00 PM »
Trust me go with the Blitzenburger you will be very happy!!!

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2011, 07:27:00 PM »
I feel the Bitz is over priced.
Ive had 2 Jo Jan multifletchers for a long time now.   Though not as refined looking as the Bitz,  They work perfect!  All metal and more durable than you'll ever need.  In a perfect world,  you would be able to try them both and decide if the extra cost of the Bitz is really worth it.
Course when I bought my Jo Jans they were $65 bucks if I remember right.  I know they have gone up!  :rolleyes:

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2011, 08:34:00 PM »
I've got a couple of Bitz, Bohning and Jo Jans They all work fine. Pick one that you will want to spend your life with. I wish I had gone with the Bitz first.
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2011, 08:37:00 PM »
if you have a scheels sports near you (may just be a midwest chain) they have bitz jigs on sale for 60 bucks
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2011, 08:40:00 PM »
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Originally posted by eagleone:
if you have a scheels sports near you (may just be a midwest chain) they have bitz jigs on sale for 60 bucks
That place will be sold out by morning now that you posted that.   :biglaugh:    :jumper:
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2011, 08:41:00 PM »
get a bitz.you won't be disappointed.good luck,steve

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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2011, 09:03:00 PM »
Got 3 very old bitz,swear by em
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #17 on: January 02, 2011, 09:06:00 PM »
well i use a jojan and its Great it does all the fletching i need to do.
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #18 on: January 02, 2011, 09:07:00 PM »
JoJan, single feather and fletching tape. Cheapest route right there. It's quick with the tape, and like you I maybe do a dozen a year. (Thanks to AD Trad arrows - bullet proof!)
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Re: Fletching jigs
« Reply #19 on: January 02, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »
Thanks everyone for your help I really appreciate it.
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