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Arrow Fletcher

xbowguy

xbowguy

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Anyone fletching/refletching their own arrows? I have been using the Arizona EZ Fletch and it works alright...........But feel there is a better setup to be had for crossbow arrows. Any suggestions for a descent set up? I want something permanent as it will get much use.
 
xbowguy

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Actually, I do arrows for about 6 people and there is about 150 or more here that could be done. I noticed veins here and there that come off a little too easy......I keep the EZ clean but it just doesn't seem to press em down like I'd like all the time.
 
ohio mossy oak

ohio mossy oak

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I had a bohning tower jig which is a similar design..I has the same issue..You might check an see if bohning has any jigs on there website that might suit your needs..There doing 40% off jigs Thanksgiving til saturday an free shipping on orders over 50$ friday...I use a bohning helix blazer jig which only does 2inch vanes or smaller.it has its limits.But it works for what I do for me an a few buddies..What glue are you using??Could that be a issue?
 
xbowguy

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I've used about all of them....Fletch Tight, Gorilla Super Glue, Regular Super Glue, Instant fletching adhesive and 242? Loctite Super glue.....Could be that.....know of something better? Always willing to learn!
 
dante322

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I loaned my arizona to redcloud, still havent got it back so he must like it too! I gave him my glue as well, I cant remeber what it is called but it works good. maybe he will chime in.
 
Beentown

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If you are going to be doing much fleecing then I recommend the Blitzenwhateveritscalled. I have one and it has no issues other than cost. For glue I like Goat Tiff and fletch tite. I don't use the gels.
 
Milo

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i have used them all just about and the bitzenberger gets the most use.
 
xbowguy

xbowguy

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Looking into all that now....Thanks! I've always used the straight on the Arizona....The Right Helical will be a good thing? I like to use the 2" blazer or bohning vanes..........
 
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ohio mossy oak

ohio mossy oak

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If you want a jig that will last longer then you will live..An you dont mind a bit of a learning curve And learning the set-up -figuring out your preferred setting etc.An you wanna spend the money the bitz would most likely be the way to go ..If your doing alot of arrows a Jo-jan multi-fletcher(6 arrows at once) might be something to consider as well..I currently use a Bohning Blazer helix jig..I use Predator dura-vanes with 3degree RH helical for hunting shafts..And blazer mini's with straight offset for my summer time shafts..I use wraps on all my arrows an I use the Loc-tite ultra gel with excellent results..I am considering a bitz to use for fletching feathers but i love my arrow wraps an wraps with feathers might be considered taboo :smiley_blackeye:...Just to give you a idea of what I use an works for me.
 
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