Refletching arrows

[jbid62]

I'm fairly new to archery, and have a few arrows that need refletched. I'd like to have the equipment to do it, as I don't have an archery shop close by. There's a Bohning fletching jig on the forums for sale, but the best reviews are for the Bitzenburger. Is the Bohning good enough for the occasional refletching, or should I spend the extra and get the Bitz?

 

[TrlRunHunter]

I can’t speak for the Bohning but the Bitz is great and will last forever. I’d invest there if you can.


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[jbid62]

That's what I'm learning. Another newbie question, I'm shooting Easton Axis 5mm, is the fletch straight or angled? They look straight to me, but it's hard to tell.

 

[brettdunn7]

I have the bohning and it has served its purpose which is the exact thing you are using it for, the occasional reflecting. I fletched I think 8 of my arrows and they came out great. I have had no issues using it. And i didn’t have to overpay for something.


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[bsnedeker]

That's what I'm learning. Another newbie question, I'm shooting Easton Axis 5mm, is the fletch straight or angled? They look straight to me, but it's hard to tell.

In my experience every commercially fletched arrows are going to be helical.

 

[bartman9]

I have been using the Bohning Tower Jig for years and fletched tons of arrows with it. Highly recommend it!

 

[Beendare]

My take; I've used a bunch of these jigs; they are all good.

I think the easiest for a new guy is probably the Arizona EZE Fletch. It does all 3 fletch at one time.

Of course make sure you get all of the old glue off.....and wiping your arrows with Alcohol making sure they are clean. A little rub with fine 320 sandpaper where the fletch goes helps too. With new shafts, the cleaning is critical for good adhesion.

Keys to these fletchers is to keep them clean from glue buildup..... I rub Parrafin on the surfaces of mine to make them easier to clean....and then am careful not to use too much glue that can run and go all over.....a thin coating is best....no gobs of glue. The gel type super glues seem to be best as it doesn't run like the liquid- tho both work.

You always want a small offset or helical to stabilize BH's. In my testing, there was zero difference when shooting a carbon arrow in my compound between the 1.5-2 deg offset on my clamps...and the helical on the EZE Fletch using the short vanes.

I do use a clamp for my Feather [4"] fletched arrows


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[Zac]

All factory arrows are fletched with a 1 degree right offset. I went through a couple of jigs before settling on the Bitz. I ruined alot of fletchings with the AAE models. One of them fell off my table and broke one of the arms off.

 

[PNWhunter17]

I’ve used the AZ EZ-Fletch for years and fletched hundreds of arrows. It’s served it’s purpose well, some tips if you go that direction...
1) don’t put nearly as much glue on the fletching as you think you should, it doesn’t take much
2) don’t leave the arrow in the jig for long or it’ll glue itself to the jig, just a minute or two and then set it somewhere to dry the rest of the way
3) as stated before, clean the arrows thoroughly

 

[jbid62]

Sorry to be such a a newb, but when refletching I need to match the existing angle or helical right? Honestly I look at my factory easton axis and they look like they are straight, but I guess if they are 1 degree I probably coudn't tell. So if I have an arrow that has 1 damaged fletch I should refletch all 3?

 

[brettdunn7]

Sorry to be such a a newb, but when refletching I need to match the existing angle or helical right? Honestly I look at my factory easton axis and they look like they are straight, but I guess if they are 1 degree I probably coudn't tell. So if I have an arrow that has 1 damaged fletch I should refletch all 3?

Yes. If you got them factory fletched or fletched from someone else then I would just reflect the whole arrow. That way you know they are all the same.


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[camelcluch]

I second the EZ Fletch. Fast and clean job plus it’s easy to use.

 

[Norm555]

I prefer the bitzenburger because I can get better consistency doing one vane at a time. I know the arizona ez fletch works as well but I try to make my arrows as perfect as possible.

 

[bat-cave]

I started with the AZ EX-Fletch and have been happy with it for Blazers. I ended up switching to the Bitz when I switched over to micro diameter arrows (Day Six for me) and AAE Max Stealth with as much helical as I can get. Just what is working well for me. The EZ-Fletch is nice in that it's one shot and done for all 3 vanes! I'm running a 4 vane setup now and the Bitz has been great, but it takes a little bit more time and care. Worth it - IMHO

 

[BigWoods]

Are the cheaper Bohning jigs able to do 4 fletch?

 

[Lytro]

+1 for the Bitz. It's not terribly expensive, super easy to use, and the thing will outlive you.

 

[Sorry slinger]

Are the cheaper Bohning jigs able to do 4 fletch?

yes, that is what I use and it does a great job once you get it set where you want

 

[Zac]

If I was using Blazers I would probably use the Bohning tower jig, it is set with the exact amount of helical recommend. The Platinum glue takes forever though, I would like to try Bohning's fast curing glue, anyone have any input on glue for Blazers?

 

[RLGrats]

I’ve got the AZ-EZ fletch and a Bitz. The EZ fletch is the way to go if you’re an occasional re-fletcher with a three vane setup, adds some nice helical as well. It’s a piece of cake after you get the hang of it (2-3 uses), and there will be a learning curve with both of them. The three at a time feature for the EZ makes fletching your own bareshafts take no time at all.


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[Gumbo]

My experience is that the Bitz does an excellent job in terms of consistency IF you get a good jig. I have three and two are great and one has more slop and doesn't space fletching consistently. I would recommend opening the box and checking the knob for slop before purchase (there is no wrapping on the box so it is easy to do). If there is slop, open another and try it. The other bummer is that they aren't as easy to adjust or as adjustable as other jigs in terms of the amount of helical, and helical on short vanes really ends up being a very slight helical with some offset. But once you get a Bitz set and learn how to use it every arrow will be fletched with very little variation, which is really good...provided you don't get a lemon jig!