i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
03-03-2008 | 07:49 PM
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i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
I just got done using a new one. It's awful. The magnet is so freaking strong I have a hard time putting things where i want them.
I must be doing something wrong, but i'm not sure what.
Can anyone tell me what might be wrong?
The one I used to use that didn't use magnets was 100x better.
ARGH!!!
just had to vent, but seriously, has anyone else had this problem?
I must be doing something wrong, but i'm not sure what.
Can anyone tell me what might be wrong?
The one I used to use that didn't use magnets was 100x better.
ARGH!!!
just had to vent, but seriously, has anyone else had this problem?
03-03-2008 | 07:56 PM
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RE: i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
There is a reason the magnet is that strong. So you don't have to sit there and apply pressure to the clamp while the glue is drying.
Place the clamp on the magnet firstand then simply slide the clamp down to the shaft with the rear of the clamp in contact with the jig. The Bitz's are very very easy to use.
Place the clamp on the magnet firstand then simply slide the clamp down to the shaft with the rear of the clamp in contact with the jig. The Bitz's are very very easy to use.
03-03-2008 | 07:59 PM
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RE: i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
The point of the strong magnet is to hold the fletch firmly in position without any give. It is actually one of the good things I like about the Bitzenberger. I always slide things in at an angle. I slantthetop of the clamp away from the shaft and slide the bottom of the clamp into position and resting against the back of the jig where the nock is seated. Then, using the bottom as a pivot point, rotate the top of the clamp towards the shaft. That seats the fletch onto the shaft neatly and cleanly. Then I give it a little pressure to make sure everything is seated along the length of the fletch and wait a couple minutes. Remove the clamp, rotate the shaft. put on another fletch.
03-03-2008 | 10:09 PM
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RE: i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
ORIGINAL: brucelanthier
The point of the strong magnet is to hold the fletch firmly in position without any give. It is actually one of the good things I like about the Bitzenberger. I always slide things in at an angle. I slantthetop of the clamp away from the shaft and slide the bottom of the clamp into position and resting against the back of the jig where the nock is seated. Then, using the bottom as a pivot point, rotate the top of the clamp towards the shaft. That seats the fletch onto the shaft neatly and cleanly. Then I give it a little pressure to make sure everything is seated along the length of the fletch and wait a couple minutes. Remove the clamp, rotate the shaft. put on another fletch.
The point of the strong magnet is to hold the fletch firmly in position without any give. It is actually one of the good things I like about the Bitzenberger. I always slide things in at an angle. I slantthetop of the clamp away from the shaft and slide the bottom of the clamp into position and resting against the back of the jig where the nock is seated. Then, using the bottom as a pivot point, rotate the top of the clamp towards the shaft. That seats the fletch onto the shaft neatly and cleanly. Then I give it a little pressure to make sure everything is seated along the length of the fletch and wait a couple minutes. Remove the clamp, rotate the shaft. put on another fletch.
Dan
03-04-2008 | 03:15 AM
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RE: i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
ORIGINAL: MeanV2
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Dan
ORIGINAL: brucelanthier
The point of the strong magnet is to hold the fletch firmly in position without any give. It is actually one of the good things I like about the Bitzenberger. I always slide things in at an angle. I slantthetop of the clamp away from the shaft and slide the bottom of the clamp into position and resting against the back of the jig where the nock is seated. Then, using the bottom as a pivot point, rotate the top of the clamp towards the shaft. That seats the fletch onto the shaft neatly and cleanly. Then I give it a little pressure to make sure everything is seated along the length of the fletch and wait a couple minutes. Remove the clamp, rotate the shaft. put on another fletch.
The point of the strong magnet is to hold the fletch firmly in position without any give. It is actually one of the good things I like about the Bitzenberger. I always slide things in at an angle. I slantthetop of the clamp away from the shaft and slide the bottom of the clamp into position and resting against the back of the jig where the nock is seated. Then, using the bottom as a pivot point, rotate the top of the clamp towards the shaft. That seats the fletch onto the shaft neatly and cleanly. Then I give it a little pressure to make sure everything is seated along the length of the fletch and wait a couple minutes. Remove the clamp, rotate the shaft. put on another fletch.
Dan
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03-04-2008 | 12:03 PM
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RE: i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
If you don't sell it to glockman, I'll buy it! THey are by far the best and most precise jig out there. WIth the magnets being as strong as they are, that ensures consistency with every single fletch you apply.
03-04-2008 | 04:16 PM
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RE: i really don't like blitz fletching jigs
I have had a bitz for years, and I find it clunky and not as made out. I can't get that strong of helical as I would like, and you have to play endlessly trying to get the right setting for different setups.