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PineyWoodsBow · 01-04-2018, 08:35 PM

So when using a straight clamp for the Blitzenburger, does it matter what type of feather you use, LW or RW?

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Dkincaid · 01-04-2018, 08:50 PM

No

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Dkincaid · 01-04-2018, 08:51 PM

I use straight rw with right offset at a very very slight right offset

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PineyWoodsBow · 01-04-2018, 10:33 PM

Thanks bud!

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wytex · 01-09-2018, 11:11 AM

Do you like the Blitzenburger? I have a JoJan multi fletcher and like it for doing 6 arrows at a time.
You can use either LW or RW in the blitzenburger, spouse uses one .

SwampRabbit · 01-09-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wytex

Do you like the Blitzenburger? I have a JoJan multi fletcher and like it for doing 6 arrows at a time.
You can use either LW or RW in the blitzenburger, spouse uses one .

I like the Bitz... but there ain't nothing blitz about it

I have two, both RH. I don't have a JoJan to compare it too... and am kinda jealous when I see guys spit out half a dozen arrows in the time it takes me to do 2. But I often refletch in pairs, or make up half a dozen when there is a 2 hour movie on or some sportscast, so it really isn't that big of a deal.

Dkincaid · 01-09-2018, 11:46 AM

The bitz is much more refined and makes a nicer arrow imo

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caughtandhobble · 01-09-2018, 11:56 AM

It's Bitzenburger... I learned this recently there's no "L".

PineyWoodsBow · 01-09-2018, 12:03 PM

Never heard of the JoJan. I concur the Bitz is very slow. How long do you guys usually let it sit before removing the clamp? I like to wait atleast 10 minutes....

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Bisch · 01-09-2018, 01:49 PM

I use Fletchtite Platinum glue. I wait 20 minutes to remove the clamps. I have 2 JoJan Multifletchers. I can do a dz arrows from start to finish in under 1.5hrs!

Bisch

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nothinbutwelves · 01-09-2018, 01:57 PM

old school way is if you are right handed use a slight left offset, with your straight fletch.

jerp · 01-09-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PineyWoodsBow

Never heard of the JoJan. I concur the Bitz is very slow. How long do you guys usually let it sit before removing the clamp? I like to wait atleast 10 minutes....

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A few years ago I decided to give Bohning fletch tape a try. I have not used glue since and have never had a fletching come off. One nice thing about it is there is no waiting. You just apply the tape, seat the quill on the shaft and remove the clamp - couple of dots of Superglue at each end and you're done.

caughtandhobble · 01-09-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jerp

A few years ago I decided to give Bohning fletch tape a try. I have not used glue since and have never had a fletching come off. One nice thing about it is there is no waiting. You just apply the tape, seat the quill on the shaft and remove the clamp - couple of dots of Superglue at each end and you're done.

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banzai · 01-09-2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jerp

A few years ago I decided to give Bohning fletch tape a try. I have not used glue since and have never had a fletching come off. One nice thing about it is there is no waiting. You just apply the tape, seat the quill on the shaft and remove the clamp - couple of dots of Superglue at each end and you're done.

x3. Fletching tape is awesome. My arrows spend plenty of time digging under grass, and scraping through brush and when the feathers are thrashed, the tape is still holding the quill of the feather in place.

ballgame · 01-09-2018, 03:42 PM

I've got a Jo Jan with 6 clamps, it sure makes fletching go a whole lot faster......

SwampRabbit · 01-09-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PineyWoodsBow

Never heard of the JoJan. I concur the Bitz is very slow. How long do you guys usually let it sit before removing the clamp? I like to wait atleast 10 minutes....

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I use Bohning fletchtite and although it says 5 minutes... I let it go 10 minutes. I have a timer that I use. Takes about 30 minutes per arrow. I haven't tried the tape yet, but want to give it a try.... someday.

yleecoyote23 · 01-09-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jerp

A few years ago I decided to give Bohning fletch tape a try. I have not used glue since and have never had a fletching come off. One nice thing about it is there is no waiting. You just apply the tape, seat the quill on the shaft and remove the clamp - couple of dots of Superglue at each end and you're done.

X4.....been using the tape for over 10 years....still have some arrows from back then that the tape is still holding...great stuff....makes fletching much quicker.

sweetinlow660 · 01-09-2018, 05:06 PM

I prefer to use fletching tape myself and just free hand my feathers its way faster that way.

Dkincaid · 01-09-2018, 05:53 PM

Tape with duco in the ends is very good

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wytex · 01-10-2018, 12:49 PM

I'll have to try the tape sounds like.
Always have used Duco.
I find the JoJan makes nice arrows if you take the time to get it lined up properly.
I make 4 fletch for my arrows and spouse can use it for 3 fletch as well, makes it very versatile for us. The Bitzenburger is in the emergency repair box that goes on every bow hunt.

01-04-2018, 08:35 PM	#1
PineyWoodsBow Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2010	Fletching arrows So when using a straight clamp for the Blitzenburger, does it matter what type of feather you use, LW or RW? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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01-04-2018, 08:50 PM	#2
Dkincaid Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2014	No Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-04-2018, 08:51 PM	#3
Dkincaid Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2014	I use straight rw with right offset at a very very slight right offset Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-04-2018, 10:33 PM	#4
PineyWoodsBow Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2010	Thanks bud! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-09-2018, 11:11 AM	#5
wytex Six Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Do you like the Blitzenburger? I have a JoJan multi fletcher and like it for doing 6 arrows at a time. You can use either LW or RW in the blitzenburger, spouse uses one .

01-09-2018, 11:46 AM	#7
Dkincaid Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2014	The bitz is much more refined and makes a nicer arrow imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-09-2018, 11:56 AM	#8
caughtandhobble Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Highlands Hunt In: Texas	It's Bitzenburger... I learned this recently there's no "L".

01-09-2018, 12:03 PM	#9
PineyWoodsBow Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2010	Never heard of the JoJan. I concur the Bitz is very slow. How long do you guys usually let it sit before removing the clamp? I like to wait atleast 10 minutes.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-09-2018, 01:49 PM	#10
Bisch Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sonora, Tx	I use Fletchtite Platinum glue. I wait 20 minutes to remove the clamps. I have 2 JoJan Multifletchers. I can do a dz arrows from start to finish in under 1.5hrs! Bisch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01-09-2018, 01:57 PM	#11
nothinbutwelves Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEXAS	old school way is if you are right handed use a slight left offset, with your straight fletch.

01-09-2018, 03:42 PM	#15
ballgame Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Hunt In: Hill Country	I've got a Jo Jan with 6 clamps, it sure makes fletching go a whole lot faster......

01-09-2018, 05:06 PM	#18
sweetinlow660 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pottsboro Hunt In: Clay County SE Oklahoma	I prefer to use fletching tape myself and just free hand my feathers its way faster that way.

01-09-2018, 05:53 PM	#19
Dkincaid Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2014	Tape with duco in the ends is very good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-10-2018, 12:49 PM	#20
wytex Six Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	I'll have to try the tape sounds like. Always have used Duco. I find the JoJan makes nice arrows if you take the time to get it lined up properly. I make 4 fletch for my arrows and spouse can use it for 3 fletch as well, makes it very versatile for us. The Bitzenburger is in the emergency repair box that goes on every bow hunt.