Jason McCurry

I've read several other threads here about fletching jigs, but I want to get clear opinions about a few things before I order. Here is my situation and requirements for a fletching jig. First, I don't need or want one that will do more than one arrow. I don't have the space for it and I don't fletch that many arrows. I currently have a Whisker Biscuit on my bow, but am going to a Muzzy Zero Effect when the one I've ordered for my roller guard bow finally makes it to me. At that time, I want to refletch my arrows (Beman 340 ICS Hunters) as the WB has worn the fletching a bit, not to mention made it ugly. Since I've been using the WB, I've stayed with the straight (2* offset), but I want to be able to use helical once I get the MZE. If it turns out that the helical fletching doesn't shoot well for me, or I just don't like it for some reason, I want the jig to be able to fletch straight offsets, too. I use vanes now, but I may want to try feathers in the future. I want my jig to make it as easy as possible for me to get very precise and consistent placement of the vanes/feathers no matter, as well as positioning the vanes consistently relative to the nock position.

Ok, after saying all that, here's my question. What should I get if I want the best (i.e.- most precise and easiest) single-arrow fletching jig, and what extra items should I get with it? Please give brand and model for jig and each extra item I should buy (extra clamps, fletch stripping tool, which vanes, glue, etc.). This is a wish list and will probably be ordered within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!

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Jason McCurry

Thanks for the reply, Jim. Are you sure that I can get the helicals onto my carbon shafts easily? What brand vanes do you suggest for best consistency and ease to make stick to the shafts well? Which glue should be used with them?

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