Arrow fetching jig

[PSE13]

What is a good arrow fletching jig to get?

 

[jagermeister]

Arizona EZ Fletch. If you shoot blazers or any other 2" vane, make sure you get the EZ Fletch Mini. It puts one hell of a helical on the short vanes. Easiest jig I've used... Thanks to Milo for turning me onto it a few years ago.

 

[Hoytmania]

Arizona EZ Fletch. If you shoot blazers or any other 2" vane, make sure you get the EZ Fletch Mini. It puts one hell of a helical on the short vanes. Easiest jig I've used... Thanks to Milo for turning me onto it a few years ago.

Best advice you'll get right here Mike.

 

[dante322]

I like the EZ fletch even though I've managed to break 2 of them.

 

[Milo]

The key to this jig is glue control. You really need to practice and you will get the feel for it. If you need me too, I can show you my bead size I use so you get the idea. Maybe even a smal video is in order..

 

[jagermeister]

The key to this jig is glue control. You really need to practice and you will get the feel for it. If you need me too, I can show you my bead size I use so you get the idea. Maybe even a smal video is in order..

I don't know about you but I've found that I use a very skinny bead of glue with this jig. And I stop the bead just short of the ends of the vane, say 1/16 to 1/8"... If I take the bead clear to the end, it spews out when I close the jig and leads to more frequent clean-ups with acetone.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I have a Bitz and love it. I tried Milo's EZ Fletch and it wasn't for me.

 

[Milo]

Just a thin small bead and it spreads to the edges nicely. I like to have some squeeE out the end JB because I want to know I got enough.

 

[brock ratcliff]

I have about every jig made, Bitz, JoJann, Arizona (all of 'em), and some I can't remember the names of. The Arizona is the quickest and easiest to use.

 

[Beentown]

Arizona unless you are doing shield cuts of any kind.

 

[Archertl]

I have a Bitz and love it. I tried Milo's EZ Fletch and it wasn't for me.

same here the ez fletch wasnt for me. I have a left and right hand bitzenburger with straight and helical clamps for both. I fletch a lot of different types of vanes both plastic and feather. As well as every diameter and shaft material combination you can thing of. The bitz works every time. Plus for a beginner the bitz allows you to clean up sloppy glue beads before they dry.

 

[Milo]

same here the ez fletch wasnt for me. I have a left and right hand bitzenburger with straight and helical clamps for both. I fletch a lot of different types of vanes both plastic and feather. The bitz works every time. Plus for a beginner the bitz allows you to clean up sloppy glue beads before they dry.

you can do that with the ez fletch also. I use q-tips and run around the edges when I remove from the clamp. If you want max helical with Blazers, the ez fletch generally wins. Wraps help a lot also. I also have a couple of bitz's . Have you done a zenith upgrade to yours?

 

[Archertl]

you can do that with the ez fletch also. I use q-tips and run around the edges when I remove from the clamp. If you want max helical with Blazers, the ez fletch generally wins. Wraps help a lot also. I also have a couple of bitz's . Have you done a zenith upgrade to yours?

I upgraded the right hand model and love it. Yes the ez fletch can do a hell of a helical i agree with you 100 percent. The ex fletch also has price going for it. I also prefer the rhythm at which i can work with the blitz. I just like that i can do my clean up without removing clamp. Personal preference.

 

[Milo]

Here are the glue tips I use. These screw onto most super glue bottles and keep your messes way down. I store them in a baby food jar full of acetone.

 

[Archertl]

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Here are the glue tips I use. These screw onto most super glue bottles and keep your messes way down. I store them in a baby food jar full of acetone.

Yes i have those. I think greg or joe showed me those they work like a charm.

 

[jagermeister]

Yea the Bitz has its place for certain arrow or fletch types. I started with a Bitz and I like it... It's a great jig... But for me, it doesn't hold a candle to the EZ Fletch when it comes to fletching Blazers. I totally get what you're saying about rhythm with the Bitz, Tom. I just developed a new rhythm with the Arizona. Seems like I get them done much quicker and much more consistently as well.

 

[xbowguy]

Where did you get those tips from Milo?

 

[Milo]

Where did you get those tips from Milo?

Lancaster archery.... Not to go all limp wristed on you but they might be available at a craft store too. They are fairly common

 

[xbowguy]

My biggest problem with fletching is the glue. I believe you mentioned this before and I need to try this application method. Thank You!