what is a good economical jig for fletching feathers? I think Im gonna try this myself for once and see what I can do...Jeff (Gmmat) said there is nothing like fletching your own arrows and then shooting and watching them fly true...Im gonna find out!! Im shooting Axis arrows BTW..
If you want economical look at a Jo-Jan or Grayling and get the right helical clamp. Those are good jigs. I have no personal experience with them but have seen them recommended by good guys.
My advice; buy a Bitzenberger fletcher, a norway stripper for removing wraps and fletches, Bohning Fletch tite platinum for your glue, and you are set.
I use the Jo Jan and love it, but I'm sure the Grayling is just as great an option. Good luck with it!
I also want to try this but honestly know very little. I heard the Arizona Ez fletch is a good easy one also? And my next question to keep things extremely simple my gold tip arrows I believe are straight, if I were to purchase a jig is do I have to put a helical on it? What would you do?
I've never used anything but the Jo-Jan and it's great. I bought the model that fletches 6 at a time and I've never had any issues with it. I understand that it's not the premium fletcher but it'll last my lifetime(all metal) and does an excellent job.
IMO, the Arizona EZ fletch is to limiting. A jig that uses clamps and is adjustable is so much more versatile. You do not have to get a helical clamp, you can get a straight one.
I've used the Graying jig for 10+ years now, never a problem. I have a LW, RW and Straight clamp for under $50.00 and saved a ton more by fletching my own!
I use the bitzenburger and i love it. It is a little more $$$ but it does a great job. i just bought it this year and it has probably almost paid for itself buy fletching my own arrows and lots for other people. it a good way to make a couple extra bucks on the side.
I bought a Grayling years ago... and took it back the next day. Applied the credit towards a Bitz and I've been happy ever since. The Grayling I bought had way too much slop in it for my liking.
I agree and had the same problem. Now with the Bitzenburger it's very tight and when you do get glue on the jig (and I do cause I'm just a novice) it seems to be easier to get off. I mean you'll keep it for a very long time and I think it's worth the extra $$. BTW, that fletch tite platinum is awesome stuff.
