Well it looks as though it may be the one for me, I understand if you shot 3D tournaments or something like that you would want the best, but it sounds like this is just what the doctor ordered for a good ole boy!

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog

I was in the same quandry a while back and opted for the E-Z. At first I wasn't happy but I vowed to practice and after playing with it for a bit I now love it. Take some old arrows and practice before you fletch any good ones. The biggest problem I had was the amount of glue, too much, no good...too little, no good, but that goes with any jig. For the price and simplicity it's well worth it. I started dipping and cresting as well and now I can make some "smokin" nice arrows that are very unique. Good luck!

JD I don't like snuff, so I will skip the dipping! Sorry I couldn't resist. I do have about a dozen older arrows that I can practice on.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog

Tazman,I use the EZ fletch and have no complaints. Arrows seem to group good for me. 2in. at thirty yds. I'm using the one for aluminum
arrows with a left helical. You can sit in front of the tv and do up a batch of arrows. It may not get things perfect, but for hunting
and backyard shooting it works fine. One thing with whatever fletcher
you use, put a drop of glue on the front and the back of the feather
after you take it out of the jig. This helps keep stuff from prying
up the fletching when it goes into a hay bale or grass. As Jim243SRC
said, put wax on the arms so glue will not stick to them.

Greg

Taz,
I've been using the EZ for years. I have the standard model (for aluminums), but it works just fine on my carbons. You have to get used to it, it takes some practice. I, too, have used other jigs, and I always come back to the EZ. I broadhead tune, out to 50 yards, (just for practice), and I consistantly smack arrows and cut fletch when I shoot more than one. Sounds accurate enough for me. I use the fastset glue, you have to be quick with this stuff. Have the collar ready and move REAL quick. Sets up in 5 seconds. Good luck with whichever one you choose. BTW, that link is a high price. They go for around $40, most places that I've seen.
Trebark

Become one with nature...then grill it.

Edited by - Trebark on 02/09/2003 06:21:00

I have one, and I think it works great. Every deer I've shot has been with an arrow I fletched myself, and I have never noticed any bad arrow flight caused by the fletching. In my opinion it is a great tool, it does take a bit to get the hang of it, but it works really well.

"Playing under the table and dreaming"

I'm going to pick one of these up. I know people who have them and said they love them. I also heard it's something you need to practice with. I've seen them going for 45-55 dollars.

Trebark the sight is a Canadian one so the price was in Canadian, I think it converted to $42 American.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog

Tazman-

I have the Arizona and I really like the thing. One problem I always had with the Bitz is with carbons and trying to do a helical fletch, could never get good contact with the vane & shaft. Now with the Arizona I can do helical on all shafts, granted you can't get an extreme amount of helical but it is enough for my preferences. You do have to be careful with 5" fletching because I've found if you not quick on releasing the clamp you can adhere the back of the vane and not the front, 4" vanes no problem.

Btw, shoot me an email I may be able to get you a nice price on the Arizona if you decide to go with it. ([email protected])