257bob Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I am going to buy a fletching jig, but I can't decide which one. I have used the BPE (the plastic bitzenburger), I thought it worked great. I have also used the Jo-Jan, but don't like that the clamps don't have any markings on them for consistent vane placement. And then there is the bitzenburger, high priced. Is it worth it? What do you use? I welcome pros and cons of any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryland_Bowhunter Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? The bitz is worth every penny . I own the bitz and the jo-jan multi . I use the bitz only now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? Bitzenburger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? Using a bitzenburger here. Tried an arizona ez flethcer, despite talking with their tech support never could get it to work right with my small diameter carbons, so I sent it back to cabelas and went with a bitzenburger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? Bitzenburger also, works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? [ QUOTE ] And then there is the bitzenburger, high priced. Is it worth it? [/ QUOTE ] Yes!!! Plus it has the markings you want for your vane placement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? using a bitzenburger here also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? [ QUOTE ] Bitzenburger [/ QUOTE ] Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? Right now I am using just the cheapo Grayling. Maybe one day I will try out the bitz but for now this one does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
257bob Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? Thanks for all the input. I'm wondering if anybody has used the grayling that hutchies is using and the bitzenburger. They are basically the exact same thing, one is aluminum and one is plastic. Why would you spend $60 when you could spend$20. What are the advantages of the bitzenburger over the plastic jobs that are built the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rhinodog Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? I use the Arizona EZ, and I love it. No problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? I like the Arizona, tried a grayling, but just didn't like it. Can't get used to doing 1 fletch at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? i use the jo jan for short small fletches (blazers, mini blazers and flex fletch)...i just dont like the magnet on the bitz it always grabs right when i dont want it to. plus the cut on the clamp is a perfect distance to start your vanes at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? bitzenburger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? I have never used the one Hutchies has. But just from thinking about it. I would imagine the Bitzenburger has the weight to make it free standing better. I know mine, all I need to do is stand it up! I am a fletching fool then! What rest are you using? Because you might want to make a decision as too what helical to use. Since I use a Whisker Biscuit, my fletching is done 2-3 degrees right offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? I use a JoJan multi-fletcher.It's been making great arrows for me for the past 10yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
257bob Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? I plan on mounting it to a table, weight is not a real concern. I use a fall-away and blazers. I have used one similar to hutchies and you can do straight, offset, all the way to a radical helical. I just haven't been convinced that the cheapy won't do all the bitzenburger will for 1/3 of the price. Thanks for all your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? You can get fairly aggressive with the offset using a simple straight clamp if thats what you want to do. I learned how to fletch with a NON-BITZ but what do I know since its all I've ever used I dont mind taking the time to do one fletching at a time since I'm not doing this as a business and speed is a factor that I want in arrow flight not fletching. I'm using a Grayling jig,mounted on a homemade box that holds everything in it, with a straight clamp and achieve this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
257bob Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? I am going to buy the Grayling. I've checked them both out on the internet and can find no solid difference other than materials. Some websites even say you can use bitz clamps on grayling jig and grayling clamps on bitz jigs. Grayling it is.....Thanks everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? Good choice.............Bitx and Grayling clamps are interchangable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magnatechunter Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Re: Which fletching jig? i have a grayling and love it. i don't mind putting 1 fletch on at a time. i can still do a few arrows in a couple of hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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