Fletching jig recomendations?

[Zradix]

I had a "grayling I think".

Good enough for taping fletch.
I could sorta roll it down and stick the feather where I wanted it.

I had a little problem with that clamp though.
The clamp face would lay flat on a table if you stood it upright.
..well if you're doing much helical it's really nice if that face has a little concave shape to it.
..helps it wrap around the shaft rather than wanting to bottom out in the center of the clamp.

The jo-jan has the concave shape....much to my liking.

[TRAP]

Thanks for that quick feedback on my question, I think I'll try one.  I have 3 Bitz's now.  

Trap

[WESTBROOK]

Had Jo-Jan single and multi, worked pretty good. I like the Bear Paw I've been using the last couple years. Just recieved a new/used Bitz, still playing around with it, I'm not impressed yet.

Eric

[DennyK]

I've had my Bitz for 40 years, never any problems. If I recall correctly I paid $15.60 including tax. Not sure what exactly they cost now.

[Zradix]

ddauler ...

I use some beman ics bowhunters.
Last year was my 1st time using the shafts.
I bought them from big Jim.
I asked him to send me "what ever works best" for glue on those shafts.

He sent me some easton quick bond.

The stuff works great on those shafts.

[Gdpolk]

I use a Bitz that I picked up used for cheap.  It works well for me.  I'll keep using it until it wears out.

[macksdad]

Bitzenburger is the best in my book but the Bohning is pretty good and the clamps are pretty inexpensive.

[BWD]

Originally posted by awbowman:
Unless you fletch A LOT of arrows, BPE Profletch will serve you well and you can buy a few for what a Bitz will cost

Yep.

[TRADSTYK]

I bought the cheaper Bohning from three rivers and never had a problem. Works perfect for me. May be slower but I enjoy fletching shafts so I am not in a great hurry.

[amar911]

The Bitzenburger is probably the best if you don't need a multi-fletcher. I like the Bearpaw too, and you can join several of them together to make a multi-fletcher. Most of the jigs work just fine. I prefer 4 fletch, so that would limit my selection slightly if I didn't already have the jigs I need.

Allan

[nineworlds9]

+1 for jo jan.  heard nothing but high praise for blitz though.

[Wolfshead]

I have a Bear Paw and I really like it.
$30-$40 bucks you can't go wrong in my book!
Like anything else take care of it, it will last for a good while

[Gil Verwey]

BPE and Martin are very reasonable. I have them and a Bitz and Bear Paw. If the Bear Paw is closely priced to the BPE or Martin, I would go with that one.

You can get a used Bitz very reasonable also. They last forever so a used one will work out great too.

I had a Jo Jan multi fletcher also. I will check if I still have it. If I do you can have it. PM me and I will check where it is.

Gil

[Bowwild]

I've used and still have many types. The gold standard has been my Bitzenberger since 1975. I lost that first one by leaving it in a state after a NASP training. I'm on #2 now.

Unless you loose it like I did my first one,the Bitz will be with you as long as God delays your trip to Heaven.

My second favorite would be the JoJan. I had a couple of the 6-arrow jigs. However, with today's rapid dry glues the multi-jig didnt make any sense so I sold em.

[dnovo]

I've got 2 Bitz's. The 1st one I bought about 1976./ and it is still going strong. I have switched to a Jojan multifletcher now. Took a little bit of adjusting but once I got it set, it is great.

[Mike Davies]

Another vote for the Bitzenburger

[Kris]

Love a Bitzenburger, money well spent!

Kris

[ddauler]

Zradix

Thanks for the info. I have been using fletch tape lately works perfect also. I like it and use bitz and get better job than my jo jans the jo jan clamps are a little inconsistant and it's harder to check the contact surface.

Doug

[Zradix]

No problem buddy.

Good to know the tape works on them too.
Thanks

[wazu02]

Have used a jojan for several years and recently broke down and purchased a new bitzenberger. The bitz is worth every penny. The jojan was fine as well if you want to do a half dozen arrows at a time. But the Bitz is more precise.