Fletching jig question
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Hello, First off, thanks to all who have answered any of my many questions. What great bunch of folks. I have not seen a fletching jig (in person) so this might be obvious, but I am catalog shopping so I can’t see them. Does any fletching jig (or the majority) give you the capability to do slight helical? Like say, 3 degrees? Or does it give you one set helical? Is there a jig that allows any setting between straight and full helical? I would assume that the Blitzenburger allows for it as everyone raves about that one, but they don’t mention it in any catalog copy. If someone can recommend a jig that does have this capability, I’d appreciate it. BTW, I will be making new arrows every now and then, but mostly repairing damaged fletching from use. All help is appreciated. Jeff Green
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Well, http://web.fwi.com/fwistore/showdetl.cfm?&DID=14&Product_ID=1316&CATI… and pages following have pictures. The site seems a bit flaky right now, but I’m sure they’ll fix it soon. The answer to your question is "it depends": certain jigs are fixed, others are adjustable. The Bitz can select the fletch index pattern – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello, > First off, thanks to all who have answered any of my many questions. What > great bunch of folks. > I have not seen a fletching jig (in person) so this might be obvious, but > I am catalog shopping so I can’t see them. > Does any fletching jig (or the majority) give you the capability to do > slight helical? Like say, 3 degrees? Or does it give you one set helical? > Is there a jig that allows any setting between straight and full helical? > I would assume that the Blitzenburger allows for it as everyone raves > about that one, but they don’t mention it in any catalog copy. If someone > can recommend a jig that does have this capability, I’d appreciate it. > BTW, I will be making new arrows every now and then, but mostly repairing > damaged fletching from use. > All help is appreciated. > Jeff Green
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Geoff I use the Arten fletching jig – the arrow is held vertically on a base which allows either 3 or 4 fletches per arrow. The fletch clamp is held to the jig base by a strong magnet ( the best method in my opinion. The clamp magnet carrier is has an ajustable helix angle about 10 degrees either side of the arrow centre line. A really great British tool!! Colin — Colin Glenister MNASC GNAS County Coach – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does any fletching jig (or the majority) give you the capability to do > slight helical? Like say, 3 degrees? Or does it give you one set helical? > Is there a jig that allows any setting between straight and full helical? > I would assume that the Blitzenburger allows for it as everyone raves > about that one, but they don’t mention it in any catalog copy. If someone > can recommend a jig that does have this capability, I’d appreciate it.
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Jeff The answer is yes. The Bitzinburger Jig can be set to different degrees. So can the Jo-Jan fletching jig. These are the two jigs that I use. But putting the fletch on helical is not the same as putting on a fletch at 3 degrees. These two jigs are two piece items. The base and the clamp. To fletch helical you need to make sure that when you buy your jig that you order a helical clamp. The helical clamp itself is curved allowing the fletch to be curved around the arrow. You normally do not have to put a helical fletch on at any degree because of the natural curve. This is what most people that hunt use. Those that shoot competition normally fletch with a straight clamp and then put them on at a 2 or 3 degree angle. The reason for this is that helical fletch usually slows the arrow down more then a straight fletch. Hope this helps and good luck. Bruce – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Does any fletching jig (or the majority) give you the capability to do >slight helical? Like say, 3 degrees? Or does it give you one set helical? >Is there a jig that allows any setting between straight and full helical? >I would assume that the Blitzenburger allows for it as everyone raves >about that one, but they don’t mention it in any catalog copy. If someone >can recommend a jig that does have this capability, I’d appreciate it.
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I’ve used the Bitzenberger with a right helical clamp. It is adjustable for most any combination. You can offset either end of the fletch, I believe this is for different shaft sizes. I made a permanent modification to my clamp by filing the center down a few thousandths and it gave me more offset and more helical. Make sure you obtain the correct index knob, there are several available and if memory serves me, straight requires a different knob than helical, and TM hunter (cock feather down) is another.
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I’m using a Spigarelli. It allows you to adjust the angle of the fletching to the shaft and also the angle of the fletching to the nock. You can use 3, 4 or 6 fletching with the 4 being at 75 – 105 degrees Paul http://canadian-dream.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello, > First off, thanks to all who have answered any of my many questions. What > great bunch of folks. > I have not seen a fletching jig (in person) so this might be obvious, but > I am catalog shopping so I can’t see them. > Does any fletching jig (or the majority) give you the capability to do > slight helical? Like say, 3 degrees? Or does it give you one set helical? > Is there a jig that allows any setting between straight and full helical? > I would assume that the Blitzenburger allows for it as everyone raves > about that one, but they don’t mention it in any catalog copy. If someone > can recommend a jig that does have this capability, I’d appreciate it. > BTW, I will be making new arrows every now and then, but mostly repairing > damaged fletching from use. > All help is appreciated. > Jeff Green
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Martin Archery Accessories makes a heavy plastic copy of the Bitzenberger, that takes Bitzenberger clamps, uses Bitzenberger-style adjustments, and is like 1/2 the cost. You could get three and four fletch nock receivers last I knew. The views and opinions expressed here are the views and opinions expressed here. John Dickmon http://members.aol.com/Razorhead1/index.html
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The shop in Munich where I bought mine had all 3 in stock, the Bitzenberger was about 2.5 time the price of mine the Martin copy was the same price. The both would only take a limited size of arrows. This for most use this really doesn’t matter. Some people here are using logs (2613) for indoors and they don’t fit quite properly. The deciding factor as usual was price, I don’t particularly like plastic Paul – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Martin Archery Accessories makes a heavy plastic copy of the Bitzenberger, that > takes Bitzenberger clamps, uses Bitzenberger-style adjustments, and is like 1/2 > the cost. You could get three and four fletch nock receivers last I knew. > The views and opinions expressed here are the views and opinions expressed > here. > John Dickmon > http://members.aol.com/Razorhead1/index.html
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