Bow Tools List
03-14-2008 | 03:50 PM
#11
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From: Kodiak, AK
RE: Bow Tools List
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Better up the priority list to the Blitz for sure. Just shot a unique shot today. I shot an arrow THROUGH the fletch of my other arrow. I think it was deflected and ended up going through it sideways...weird...anyway...that's like 3-4 blazers that are pretty much shot on my ACCs, and I don't feel like running around getting them refletched. Now...I hear mixed reviews on what clamp to get especially with blazers. Should I try a Right helical and see what kind of twist I can get, or just get a straight clamp and offset them? Btw, there's only three clamps listed through Lancaster (left helical, right helical, straight). I assume with a straight clamp, you have the option to offset or is that a seperate 4th clamp that's just not listed on Lancaster?
Better up the priority list to the Blitz for sure. Just shot a unique shot today. I shot an arrow THROUGH the fletch of my other arrow. I think it was deflected and ended up going through it sideways...weird...anyway...that's like 3-4 blazers that are pretty much shot on my ACCs, and I don't feel like running around getting them refletched. Now...I hear mixed reviews on what clamp to get especially with blazers. Should I try a Right helical and see what kind of twist I can get, or just get a straight clamp and offset them? Btw, there's only three clamps listed through Lancaster (left helical, right helical, straight). I assume with a straight clamp, you have the option to offset or is that a seperate 4th clamp that's just not listed on Lancaster?
03-14-2008 | 04:22 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
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From: Ohio
RE: Bow Tools List
A tap set is useful. I also have a clamp on lighted magnifying glass and work in front of a mirror so I can see the backside. The backwere the mirror is mounted also hasshelves and a head over the bench where lights are mounted. It's also on wheels/moveable and has outlets.
03-14-2008 | 05:18 PM
#13
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Cogan Station, PA
RE: Bow Tools List
ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher
Offset is determined by the jig, not the clamp. Blazer recommends straight offset but I've been having good performance out of mine with right helical. You'd do okay with either as long as you've got a decent Jo-Jan or Bitz jig. (and LH would work fine as well, you can do either with vanes but you have to match feathers to your clamp RH/LH.)
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Better up the priority list to the Blitz for sure. Just shot a unique shot today. I shot an arrow THROUGH the fletch of my other arrow. I think it was deflected and ended up going through it sideways...weird...anyway...that's like 3-4 blazers that are pretty much shot on my ACCs, and I don't feel like running around getting them refletched. Now...I hear mixed reviews on what clamp to get especially with blazers. Should I try a Right helical and see what kind of twist I can get, or just get a straight clamp and offset them? Btw, there's only three clamps listed through Lancaster (left helical, right helical, straight). I assume with a straight clamp, you have the option to offset or is that a seperate 4th clamp that's just not listed on Lancaster?
Better up the priority list to the Blitz for sure. Just shot a unique shot today. I shot an arrow THROUGH the fletch of my other arrow. I think it was deflected and ended up going through it sideways...weird...anyway...that's like 3-4 blazers that are pretty much shot on my ACCs, and I don't feel like running around getting them refletched. Now...I hear mixed reviews on what clamp to get especially with blazers. Should I try a Right helical and see what kind of twist I can get, or just get a straight clamp and offset them? Btw, there's only three clamps listed through Lancaster (left helical, right helical, straight). I assume with a straight clamp, you have the option to offset or is that a seperate 4th clamp that's just not listed on Lancaster?
03-14-2008 | 06:01 PM
#14
Boone & Crockett
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From: Hughesville, PA USA
RE: Bow Tools List
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Better up the priority list to the Blitz for sure. Just shot a unique shot today. I shot an arrow THROUGH the fletch of my other arrow. I think it was deflected and ended up going through it sideways...weird...anyway...that's like 3-4 blazers that are pretty much shot on my ACCs, and I don't feel like running around getting them refletched. Now...I hear mixed reviews on what clamp to get especially with blazers. Should I try a Right helical and see what kind of twist I can get, or just get a straight clamp and offset them? Btw, there's only three clamps listed through Lancaster (left helical, right helical, straight). I assume with a straight clamp, you have the option to offset or is that a seperate 4th clamp that's just not listed on Lancaster?
Better up the priority list to the Blitz for sure. Just shot a unique shot today. I shot an arrow THROUGH the fletch of my other arrow. I think it was deflected and ended up going through it sideways...weird...anyway...that's like 3-4 blazers that are pretty much shot on my ACCs, and I don't feel like running around getting them refletched. Now...I hear mixed reviews on what clamp to get especially with blazers. Should I try a Right helical and see what kind of twist I can get, or just get a straight clamp and offset them? Btw, there's only three clamps listed through Lancaster (left helical, right helical, straight). I assume with a straight clamp, you have the option to offset or is that a seperate 4th clamp that's just not listed on Lancaster?
If that's the case, it's the one I use, straight clamp and then set it hard offset. I've had zero issue tuning broadheads out of a well tuned bow.
However, I highly recommend the helical as well. The Bitzenberger helical clamp works fine for Blazers, you can also adjust it to make sure both tip and end make contact.
03-14-2008 | 06:52 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Indiana (southern)
RE: Bow Tools List
another vote for the bitz 
Another valubable tool is a string spreader, its used to help install peeps and get you started when serving. if you buy the boning kit you get the spreader, serving jig, cable spreader and serving string, it also comes with a Dvd to help you learn the knots. Oh! it comes with string wax as well.
Another valubable tool is a string spreader, its used to help install peeps and get you started when serving. if you buy the boning kit you get the spreader, serving jig, cable spreader and serving string, it also comes with a Dvd to help you learn the knots. Oh! it comes with string wax as well.
03-14-2008 | 07:27 PM
#16
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RE: Bow Tools List
theres a guy on HNI and AT selling grain scales under the name of Martin 4. He almost seems like a fake with a price of $22 TYD, but its a real deal. I bought one reluctantly, got great service, quick shipping, and a very good scale for 22 bucks shipped. I am very happy, really helps set up all arrows to be the same weight.
Id definitely look him up for your grain scale, money well saved.
Id definitely look him up for your grain scale, money well saved.
03-14-2008 | 07:36 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Cogan Station, PA
RE: Bow Tools List
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Matt, it's a Bitzenberger I'm assuming your calling the Blitz?
If that's the case, it's the one I use, straight clamp and then set it hard offset. I've had zero issue tuning broadheads out of a well tuned bow.
However, I highly recommend the helical as well. The Bitzenberger helical clamp works fine for Blazers, you can also adjust it to make sure both tip and end make contact.
Matt, it's a Bitzenberger I'm assuming your calling the Blitz?
If that's the case, it's the one I use, straight clamp and then set it hard offset. I've had zero issue tuning broadheads out of a well tuned bow.
However, I highly recommend the helical as well. The Bitzenberger helical clamp works fine for Blazers, you can also adjust it to make sure both tip and end make contact.
another vote for the bitz 
Another valubable tool is a string spreader, its used to help install peeps and get you started when serving. if you buy the boning kit you get the spreader, serving jig, cable spreader and serving string, it also comes with a Dvd to help you learn the knots. Oh! it comes with string wax as well.
Another valubable tool is a string spreader, its used to help install peeps and get you started when serving. if you buy the boning kit you get the spreader, serving jig, cable spreader and serving string, it also comes with a Dvd to help you learn the knots. Oh! it comes with string wax as well.
The DVD sure would be nice as well.
theres a guy on HNI and AT selling grain scales under the name of Martin 4. He almost seems like a fake with a price of $22 TYD, but its a real deal. I bought one reluctantly, got great service, quick shipping, and a very good scale for 22 bucks shipped. I am very happy, really helps set up all arrows to be the same weight.
Id definitely look him up for your grain scale, money well saved.
Id definitely look him up for your grain scale, money well saved.
03-14-2008 | 07:55 PM
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RE: Bow Tools List
few weeks now, it is consistent enough for me to not notice. If i had the 100 gram calibration weight i could get it pin point. I really like it. Looks to be the exact same model selling at cabelas and other big name stores for 40+.
03-14-2008 | 08:11 PM
#19
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From: Howard PA USA
RE: Bow Tools List
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Yep, accuracy is always a plus, but that's to be expected. The hold feature is very nice. Is this the one you use?
ORIGINAL: PA Hardwoods
Well obviously the accuracy, and then this scale also has the hold feature which gives you the peak weight without having to watch the readout while you draw the bow.
Well obviously the accuracy, and then this scale also has the hold feature which gives you the peak weight without having to watch the readout while you draw the bow.
