Fletching Tool?

[BuckyT]

#6373

Any recommendations? Looking at a Arizona EZ Fletch

I like the fact that it will fletch 3 feathers at a time.

[Dave Nash]

#50611

New to fletchinng also.Bought the Ez fletch and having a blast.I don,t consider myself real handy. I have only used carbon so far with wraps and happy to say I am very pleased. I will most likely try other fletchers as I get more time. Good luck. I am so glad to have happened upon this longbow world.Everyday is magic for me.

God bless Dave

[David Petersen]

#51699

Bucky — For years I’ve had a cheap ballistics-plastic Bohning fletching jig, still only about $30. Since I enjoy the process and am never in a hurry to get arrows fletched (I have an attic full already), a jig that fletches three at once doesn’t interest me. And too, I’ve recently switched to four-fletch, which is a simple adjustment with a standard jig. The Blitzenberger is the standard, but in my experience has no real advantages over the far cheaper Bohning and costs a lot more. To each his own and have fun.

[Penntradarcher]

#51708

I’ve been using a Jo-Jan aluminum, single-arrow model for about 8 years now. Someday I might pick up the six-arrow model. For now though, it works good and like Dave said I’m not usually in much of a hurry when fletching.

[lyagooshka]

#51711

Bucky,

I, too, use a simple plastic jig. Like Dave said, it can easily change from 3 to 4. Also, the bulk of the time is usually spent (for me at least) prepping the feather. I use fletching tape, and it is amazing. It makes a 5+ minute per feather (waiting for the glue to dry) process into a 3 minute per arrow process. Still need a dab of glue on the front and back of each feather, but that is done when the arro is removed. Anyway, so long as it is consistent, and jig will do ya. Hope this helps. Be well.

Alex

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[BuckyT]

#51718

Thanks for the replies!

😀

I’m accumulating an ever growing supply of arrows with ripped or missing fletchings since taking up traditional archery!:D

I need to get on the ball fixing arrows!

[lyagooshka]

#51738

Bucky,

Thanks for the reminder…

A single-fletch jig is also nice for repairs. It’s also abit easier if your feathers don’t go back the “standard” distance from the nock. Plus, a bit easier if you want to go left-wing to right-wing, to straight, to whatever. Just a thought. But “repairs” are definitely a bit easier witht the added room of a single-fletcher. Be well.

Alex

😀

[Ralph]

#51746

Ive had a Jo Jan six arrow jig for many, many years. Maybe even a couple of more “manys”. It is adjustable for the amount of helical (I shoot left helical)as well as easily changed from 3 fletch to 4 fletch. I have my own little tweaks and techniques that I use for different 3-4 fletching. Kinda nice sometimes to be build or repairing 3 or fletched arrows at the same time. Me, I have no problem shooting either. Mostly 3 fletch though. Have fun!

[kellydockter]

#51758

get the EZ you will love it. you can use it at home or in the woods and its ez, do one fletch or two or three. do wood and carbon at the same time. theres alot of others and most of them are good to.

get the EZ and you will be glad. some day get the others if you need.

[Jason Wesbrock]

#51772

I’ve never used the EZ, but have heard good things about them. About 20 years ago I bought a pair of BPE Pro Fletchers and couldn’t begin to guess how many hundred or arrows I’ve fletched with them. They work great. In addition, I have one of my grandfather’s Bitzenburgers from the 50s that still work well. Last year at Comptons I picked up two more Bitzs for $25 each, so I’m pretty well stocked on fletching jigs.

[David Coulter]

#51837

I had a jo-jan six fletch and it worked fine. I sold it and bought a BPE. That’s been just fine also. Unlike some of the old timers… I’m impatient. I use fletch tape and don’t have any problems as long as I do my part. That includes making sure I break the finish on the carbon, clean them well and put a bit of glue fore and aft on the feather. I can get about five done in an hour in front of the tube after the kids go to bed and still get some sleep. Then the arrows are ready for the early woods walk the the dog. We can stalk a mean stump… dwc

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#51983

I really enjoy the process of fletching arrows. Very meditative, and not something I’ve ever needed (or wanted) to do in a hurry.

I use a Martin J-8 (which I think is basically the same as the Bohning under a different name). It works great, easily adjusts offset and 3 to 4 fletch. Never found a need to replace it or to spend more.

[horserod]

#52007

You know guys, I’ve got a half dozen of old Bear Magnums (308’s) that needs fletched. Tomorrow I think I’ll dust of the old Blitzen and get the job done! Thanks for the reminder of how much fun that is, one feather at a time! 😀 Horserod

[wolfkill220]

#52070

I use a Martin j 8 as well works fine while sitting around watching some tv or on the computer it sits on the coffe table in front of me glue on a fletch wait a bit do the next one no hurry .have a arizonna easy tried it just didnt like the way it did feathers.

[BuckyT]

#52346

David Petersen wrote: Bucky — For years I’ve had a cheap ballistics-plastic Bohning fletching jig, still only about $30. Since I enjoy the process and am never in a hurry to get arrows fletched (I have an attic full already), a jig that fletches three at once doesn’t interest me. And too, I’ve recently switched to four-fletch, which is a simple adjustment with a standard jig. The Blitzenberger is the standard, but in my experience has no real advantages over the far cheaper Bohning and costs a lot more. To each his own and have fun.

I’ve looked hard at that model myself. My neighbor has one and swears by it! Good Info! Thanks!

[BuckyT]

#52350

lyagooshka wrote: Bucky,

Thanks for the reminder…

A single-fletch jig is also nice for repairs. It’s also abit easier if your feathers don’t go back the “standard” distance from the nock. Plus, a bit easier if you want to go left-wing to right-wing, to straight, to whatever. Just a thought. But “repairs” are definitely a bit easier witht the added room of a single-fletcher. Be well.

Alex

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Didn’t think about the repair issues….. A single fletch sounds like the right choice for me. All of my arrows are going to be repair jobs at the moment!:D

Probably going to go with the Bohning jig. Sounds like a great jig for the $$

[wahoo]

#52359

I have a Jo Jan multi and works great. You can do 6 in an hour . I usually shoot between feathers to let the glue dry . Works great

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