Blazer fletching. Helical.

[Skibum]

I've never used Blazer vanes but was thinking of trying some on my son's arrows. I have a Bitzenberger jig with a helical clamp I use for normal vanes or feathers. Will that work with Blazers or should I use a straight clamp?

[Michihunter]

I've never used Blazer vanes but was thinking of trying some on my son's arrows. I have a Bitzenberger jig with a helical clamp I use for normal vanes or feathers. Will that work with Blazers or should I use a straight clamp?
It will work but don't expect a true helical with such a short vane. I recommend a straight offset if possible. Another thing I should mention is that with the helical clamp on such a rigid vane, you should allow for more time in the clamp after gluing due to the tendency of the vane to want to straighten out once it's released..

[Skibum]

Thanks for the tips MH. I think I'll try a couple with the clamp I have first and see. Worst that can happen is I have to re-do them.

[tommy-n]

Michihunter, I took your advice you posted about using the locktite supergel for the blazer vanes, nice stuff and cheap too:) much better bond than the instafletch I was using:) thanks, tom

[Michihunter]

Michihunter, I took your advice you posted about using the locktite supergel for the blazer vanes, nice stuff and cheap too:) much better bond than the instafletch I was using:) thanks, tom
Glad you had success with it. Definitely a cheaper (only in price though;)) alternative.:)