I had 6 arrows re fleched the other day and it was $10 or so I figgered if I am gonna need to do this very much I would be better off doing it my self. Plus It is something more for me to do my self. I like to be self dependent. I am not trying to put the pro shop guys out of a job it is just another thing in this hobby that I can do my self to take up time I might otherwise use watching tv, using the computer and drinking
If I had to do it again I would probably get he jo-jan. I have the bohning helix (the more expensive one). It works, but it's a pain and will only work the the 2" from what I can tell.
I have the Bohning tower jig. It works well on everything but Fusion Vanes. Can't figure out why that is. You can pretty much get any arms you want for it. It also comes with all kinds of knock adapters for different size shafts and for crossbow bolts. I have the 2" Right helical arms and the 4" offset arms. Its basically an Arizona EZ fletch with a base. Overall I like it but like I said I never could get Fusion vanes to stick correctly.
Bitzinbergers are the Cadillac of jigs, but out of that price range. If you shoot with Blazers, their jig works really well and is very reasonable. Another good one is the Jo-jan multi or single unit.
I looked at jigs on and off for a couple of days before I purchased one. ONE being the key word. I went with the multi Jo-jan. Reason being a alot of shops around here use them. They will last a lifetime if you take care of them. I could not justify spending $40 or more on a single fletching jig when I could get the multi Jo-jan for $100. "More bang for your buck"! I don't spend a full day fletching a dozen arrows either.
I'll someday own a Bitz. For now, I've fletched more than 200 arrows with the basic Bohning Jig that cost me 30 bucks.
Got a buddy that has a Grayling and I have a Bitz... From what I have seen from an end product perspective, his seem to turn out great - would say comparable to mine...
I would go with the bohning in the price range, I have owned a bitz since the mid 80's and it still gets the job done.
That was the next question. Thank you I would like to know what the difference is in how this makes the arrow fly, or does it?
Helical will add more spin to the arrow. Spin creates wind resistance which stabilizes the arrow more efficiently and quicker. The trade off, the arrow slows down faster down range. But out to 50 yards you won't notice it. Every arrow I shoot nowadays is fletched right helical. If you're using feathers the only thing to remember is u MUST use right wing feathers with a right wing clamp and the same goes for left. If u use a left wing clamp and a right wing feather the feather will collapse and be of no benefit. Aside from the, it matters not though right is the most prevalent.
So the Bohning Helix isn't that great? I am a huge NAP QuickFletch guy but, these things are getting a little on the pricey side lately. I have used 6 packs in the past 6-8 months due to buying different arrows, ripping vanes off, hitting vanes group tuning, you get the picture. That's the Quick Spins which are $24.95 for 6. Considering that is $149.70, I could have bought a really nice jig and fletched how many arrows?? I will say this, NAP's QF's are great for A.) Someone who has the money or doesn't mind spending it B.) Someone who doesn't know how to fletch their own C.) Someone who doesn't have time D.) in need of a quick fix. I will be starting to fletch my own with wraps soon, very soon. I guess this post couldn't have came at a better time. It is time to go up in spine weight so, this is as good a time as any to invest in the my new jig and build my first set. Thanks OP for the post.
I have the Grayling jig. Works fine for me. I think it was like $30 with extra clamps coming in at $10 or $12. sent from my electronic carrier pigeon
