Arrow fletching

[savage1354]

So quick question to throw out there. I am switching to some gold tip xt hunter 5575 arrows and am going to fletch with the smaller 2" blazer vanes. I am planning on going out and buying a new bohning blazer jig setup. I shoot left handed and because of that my question is what type of jig should I buy. All that I have found put a 3 degree RH helix to the fletching.

Do they make a 3 degree LH or is the RH what I should be fetching with?

Any insight would help. Thanks in advance.

[fasteddie]

You can buy a Left LH Bohning Jig at EBAY or else buy the RH and have to buy a LH clamp fot $13 plus shipping ......

 

http://www.amazon.com/Bohning-Archery-Class-Fletching-Clamp/dp/B00JU7YCEE/ref=pd_sbs_sg_26?ie=UTF8&refRID=0W3GECN5RH21G7807EEE

[fasteddie]

The EBAY price is less than $35 so there would be a shipping cost ........ Maybe you can find a LH somewhere else .

[savage1354]

Thanks for the help. That's what I needed to know.

[chiefbkt]

I have the Jo-jan fletcher and it can be ordered for either one. It's a sweet setup.

[skyhunter]

I use a Bitzenburger. you can adjust right or left offset with a straight clamp or buy a helical clamp. I tried other cheaper jigs before buying the Bitz, and they were a waste of time and money.

Edited May 11, 2014 by skyhunter

[orion]

If your question is "I shoot left handed do I need a Left Helical jig?" I believe the answer is no.

 

Left/right helicals and offsets are what you find works best for you.  NAP Quickspins shouldn't be left helical or left offset because of thier design

[fasteddie]

If your question is "I shoot left handed do I need a Left Helical jig?" I believe the answer is no.

 

Left/right helicals and offsets are what you find works best for you.  NAP Quickspins shouldn't be left helical or left offset because of thier design

 

I agree but he is going to fletch Blazer Vanes . As long as the vanes don't have a foil tab , it would be okay .

[nyslowhand]

Page down to the "Right or Left?" paragraph:

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_4.htm

[dbHunterNY]

you're going to spend more money for a bitz or jig that you have to buy clamps separate  so it depends on how much you want to spend, but you don't necessarily need a left or right helical dependent on whether you're right or left handed.  I use an EZ Fletch and it works good.  you're doing all vanes at once too.