Fletching

[CaptZZ]

New to the whole bow thing. I need to replace some torn vanes and want to know how to tell if vanes are straight, right or left helix. If it makes a difference I'm shooting Eeaston Carbon Express Maxima's with Dura Vanes. I got the straight part figured out, my vanes have a VERY slight twist.

[bayfire300]

they prolly have a 2 degree offset.

otto

[CaptZZ]

So if I want to keep same setup and"do it myself"is the there a prefable jig? Thanks

[bayfire300]

i use the bohning jig straight fletch...i use mech broadhesd.no neer for an offset.
i think the arizona ez fletch for carbons has the 2 degree offset

otto

[BGfisher]

If you want to do them yourself then you should have a jig, vanes, and glue. If you're doing this then what's on the arrows now doesn't matter. You have to strip all the vanes off and start from scratch anyway.

If you use a straight clamp and angle it a few degrees then you'll have what we call "straight-offset."
If you get one with a helical clamp then I'd recommend a "right helical". If you get a Bitzenburger jig then you could possibly do either just by having the appropriate clamp. The jig will come with whatever you choose. If you decide to change then just get the other clamp, adjust the jig, and have a ball.

Other, cheaper fletching jigs don't offer this option.

[IADeerHunter16]

A little cheaper jig and a user friendly one is the Jo Jan fletcher. The one I'm using now was my uncles and he got it almost 20 years ago. So they last a while. You can get different clamps for it just like the Bitzenburger.

[CaptZZ]

Thanks to all for the helpful replies.

[Finch]

Another vote here for the Bitz. Its the only jig you'll ever need.