WTB:Fletching jig

[D_Hunter]

Wife made the mistake of telling me that I should start making my own arrows :D

Wondering if anyone has a one (or more) fletching jigs that they are looking to get rid of? Preferably with a right helical.

Shooting Easton Epic 400 carbon arrow, 3 4" fletching now.


Thanks.

[john warren]

you can get a new one pretty cheap. they have some good ones made of reinforced plastic. your going to love putting together your own arrows.
a fun thing to have is a cresting machine. you can build one with an old sewing machine motor,and a few bits and peices. i use a crutch tip that fits the pulley on the motor.it has a hole i drilled in it thats a snug fit on the knock. i got some little ball bearing wheels from a slotcar for the arrow to spin on. so it doesn't get marred. spin the arrow slow and touch it with a brush dipped in enamel,and magicly a stripe appears on the shaft.thats tons of fun. you can design a color pattern for every friend you have .i make up a sample of each pattern on a dowel rod so i can repeat it when ever they get new arrows. P.S.this can pay for most of your own arrow material ifyou charge a little for your work. cool you can be a business tycoon.lol
if you want a base color under your striping get a short piece of pipe with a cap on one end. pour paint into it to the depth you want the color to come too. tie a string to the shaft dip it in then hang it to dry. then put your stripes on and your fletching and your friends will think you an artist.

[TnRidge]

I use a Bitzenburger ,and they are good fletching jig . I have a RH helical clamp .
You might be able to find one used in the Archerytalk.com classifieds .

[Alpha Male]

You can get a good one for well under a hundred bucks...the money starts when you begin the experimenting with different components.

And yes, you are required by Michigan state law to also dip and/or crest said new arrows.

Have a clean, well lighted workplace. Have a ball.

[Oct.1]

I also use the blitzenburger. It does a very good job and its easy to use.
I’m also glad to hear the Michigan made it a law to crest your arrows.
I hope that went into effect for the 2005 hunt. I have to let my wife know I have to buy the wheel, paint and even have a personal crest made.
Thanks for the info. :lol: :lol:

[D_Hunter]

I have picked up a fletching jig...well ordered it anyways. I have found several places for the shafts, fletchings, nocks...ect.

Soon I will be playing at the table.

Oh yea, the crest/dipping "LAW"...just a rumor. But my wife already knows that I am going to be trying that too....:lol: