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Izzy
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fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 11:52:00 AM »
Im looking for a fletching jig and have heard that the jo-jan works great and is a good value.Id be doing mostly lw shields and some bananas.Anyway the advice you guys have given me really payed off on arrow building,thanks to all.One last thing, I want to stain cedars grey but the dye I used looks blue on the shafts.I was thinking of trying to use wood charcoal to get a grey.Any help would be appreciated.
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swampbuck
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 11:57:00 AM »
I,ve been useing the JoJan for awhile now and it works great.Can,t help ya with the stain part but somebody will....good luck
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M60gunner
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 03:31:00 PM »
I have 2 JoJans. I have used them for years with not many problems. Mine are the Multi-fletchers. I like being able to fletch 6 at a time. Follow the directions as to placing the fletch in clamp. When I forget to do that process the correct way is when I have an issue. Get some teflon tape for the clamps to keep the glue from sticking to them, no matter who`s setup you buy.
Can you mix a white dye and some black dye to get a grey? I know it works with the fletch-lac products I use.
Good Luck, Tom
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Shakes.602
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 05:53:00 PM »
I am a "Bitz" Man myself. I think it was some of "The Best Money I have spent". Just My 2 Cents.
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Golden Hawk
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 06:39:00 PM »
If you can afford it go with the bitzenberger,and you'll never be sorry.
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 06:43:00 PM »
I've used Jo-Jans both mono and multi-fletch since 1982 and can't imagine anything better.
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 06:58:00 PM »
I've used my Jo Jan for over twenty years, and have never had a problem with mine.
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VA Bowbender
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 07:45:00 PM »
Love my Jo-Jan Multi-Fletcher.
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sticshooter
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Posts: 4210
Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 10:41:00 PM »
Well I have a MONO and after messing around with I got it figured out and works great. Hey LeRoy I thought you love the JoJan?<><
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 17, 2007, 11:38:00 PM »
Jo-Jan Multi-Fletcher, but I use fletch tape & only feather 1 at a time in minutes, and then just us the other 5 to hold my half dozen. This year I'm going to dip & crest for the first time...
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Grey Taylor
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 18, 2007, 02:05:00 AM »
Try grey analine dye (water soluble type). You'll get a good grey.
www.woodworker.com
has a good selection, as does Valley Traditional Archery.
Guy
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infosponge
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 18, 2007, 08:13:00 AM »
Well I guess I'm really in the minority here, but I use an Arizona EZ Fletch. I like the ability to glue on all three feathers at once. But, what it doesn't do is multiple arrangements/configurations. Mine is right helical only.
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Re: fletching jigs
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January 18, 2007, 10:24:00 AM »
I have both a Jo Jan and Bitzenberg and prefer the Jo Jan. I used to have a multifletcher but since I went to fletching tape I sold it because with the tape all you need is the single fletcher since there is no drying time. Either way you go you won't be dissapointed.
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Flathead Willie
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January 19, 2007, 05:57:00 PM »
I've been using a Jo Jan multi fletcher. I shoot 4 fletched strait and it does a great job.
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