new fletching jig
07-10-2006, 10:03 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 26
new fletching jig
I want to buy a fletching jig to replace blazerson my arrows, my biscuit eats them kind fast... I think the proshopI go to does not use the right glue. but anywayI have heard that the bitzenberger was the best jig. It cost $64.99 at bass pro. They have a new jig this year made by bohning for $29.99. I was wanting to know has anyone tried the bohning with blazers? If so is the bitzenberger worth the extra money? Any information is appreciated.
07-11-2006, 08:44 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
Posts: 7,051
RE: new fletching jig
I've heard lots of people sing the Jo-Jan's praises, but have no experiece with one personally...
I can, however,compare and contrast the Bitz with a popular, cheaper competitor for you.
I first bought a Grayling (which looks just like a Bitz except it's plastic) and was extremely disappointed in the "slop" of the mechanism which allows the shaft to be fletched at equal intervals of 120 degrees. I took itback and paid twice the amount I had just dropped on the Grayling to get a Bitz, and couldn't be happier. When people say it's the Cadillac of fletching jigs, they're right! Rock solid and will last a couple lifetimes, at least.
I can, however,compare and contrast the Bitz with a popular, cheaper competitor for you.
I first bought a Grayling (which looks just like a Bitz except it's plastic) and was extremely disappointed in the "slop" of the mechanism which allows the shaft to be fletched at equal intervals of 120 degrees. I took itback and paid twice the amount I had just dropped on the Grayling to get a Bitz, and couldn't be happier. When people say it's the Cadillac of fletching jigs, they're right! Rock solid and will last a couple lifetimes, at least.
07-11-2006, 08:46 AM
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RE: new fletching jig
The new Bohninglooksvery similar tothe Grayling which is simply a plastic version of the Bitzenberger.
I have both the Grayling and the Bitz and get good results with both of them. The Bitz is a little easier to set up and is very solid. I think that for home use, the Grayling and probably the Bohning will do the job. With reasonable care, the Bitz will last forever, but the others are not junk, they'll last a while also.
I have both the Grayling and the Bitz and get good results with both of them. The Bitz is a little easier to set up and is very solid. I think that for home use, the Grayling and probably the Bohning will do the job. With reasonable care, the Bitz will last forever, but the others are not junk, they'll last a while also.
HCH
07-12-2006, 07:56 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Spring Grove, Pa. USA
Posts: 2,120
RE: new fletching jig
I've been using a JoJan multi-fletcher for about 10yrs with absolutely no problems-done everything from woods to carbons.I tried a buddy's Bitz and that tool was awesome! I'm sticking with my JoJan because it does make a real nice arrow(and does 6 at a time).
07-12-2006, 09:22 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Deep in the heart of......... Texas USA
Posts: 1,327
RE: new fletching jig
I was using the Grayling jig and ditto thecomments above by Greg / MO. I was going to spring for a Bitzenberger but right before I did, I watched a guy at the archery shop refletch one of my arrows with whitevanes for a
test of my dropaway rest and he used the Arizona E-Z Fletch. I was impressed with how quick and easy it was compared to the Grayling.....so I got one. I am sold on them now and highly recommend them.
test of my dropaway rest and he used the Arizona E-Z Fletch. I was impressed with how quick and easy it was compared to the Grayling.....so I got one. I am sold on them now and highly recommend them.