I was looking at getting into making my own arrows and i was just curious to what kind of jigs that everyone is using. I plan on using carbon arrows and probably 2 or so inch fletchings. Let me know why you perfer your jig. Thanks in advance.
Bitzenburger!!!!!! I got mine when the Bear Plant moved from Grayling to Gainsville. No telling how many arrows it did at the Bear plant befor it moved and I been using it for 30 years.
When I got into making my own arrows years ago, I thought I'd save some money and buy one of those plastic Graylings.... came home and tried it only to immediately return it and put the money toward a Bitz.... Yes, they're more expensive initially but I'll be able to pass the Bitz down to my kids who are 6 and 2 years old respecitvely.... it's that well built.
I've got a Grayling jig that I've used for the last 10+ years and never had a problem, paid like $25 for it. I have all 3 clamps for it as well, it has worked flawlessly and made up hundreds and hundreds of arrows! The only down fall is it can't do 6 fletch. Now, I might pick up a new jig so I can do 6 fletch flu flu's..... The Bearpaw jig is a pretty awesome jig, you can switch from 3, 4,and 6 fletch with the push of a button. Its a well built jig for $50, extra clamps are under $15 each. My buddy just returned his Bitz to Cabelas and bought the Bearpaw, check it out!
I use the ez fletch simple and it works. No jigs no clamps it hust works. Stick the arrow in put the vanes in glue em shut it. Just as easy as that. When you are done hang it up put it back in the drawer wherever.
I'm curious as to why you guys think the Bitz is the "best"? What does it do that the other jigs do not? Please explain as I've never used one?
the bitz. is the industrial (great quality) and the grayling is a homeowner special like the others bohning,e-z-fletch it is want u want to pay for ,good for home use or top of the line they all work
Early, I think my Grayling jig will last forever as well, its already 10+ years old and looks brand new! Lol!
Thanks to everyone the way it looks ill be buying a bitz because i really need one to last for all the seasons.
I guess my jig can best be described as a Bud Lite glass that I pour boiling water in and then dip my quick fletch /arrows in and I get great fletchings....and it takes about 10 seconds.... SB
I've heard mixed reviews on the Graylings... I know Don (mobow) loves his... sounds like bhf has had equally as great a result... Mine had a lot of "slop" in it right off the bat; couldn't be positive about my fletching orientation when indexing. Seen a lot of other people on the boards over the years complain about similar findings as well... Conversely, I've NEVER heard one complaint on the Bitz, save for the intial sticker shock when compared to the Grayling, et al.
I don't have any experience with Grayling or Jo-Jan but what Greg says about the Bitzenburger is what I agree with. Very tight tolerances and a very strong magnet. I don't know that fletching really needs micro tolerances but when you are anal like me you appreciate it LOL :D .
I'm sure the Bitz is the best, most of the shops use them. I've been using a Jo-Jan for a couple of years, fletched hundreds of arrows, both helical and straight and have had excellent results. I can't say how much better a Bitz would be because I haven't used one, but my fletching results are as good as my pro shops and they use the Bitz. My Jo-jan is all metal and I can't see any reason why it wouldn't last a lifetime. I bought it through Cabella's because of the great customer reviews that it received and its price.
