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Title: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 02, 2021, 09:31:28 AM
I got a set of Traditionals from 3 Rivers and my fletcher wont work with 5" feathers that I have a bunch of.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Alexander Traditional on June 02, 2021, 09:56:46 AM
I finally broke down and got a Bitzenberger. I have done 9/32 with it with no problems.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 02, 2021, 10:47:46 AM
With 5 inch Rick,?
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Alexander Traditional on June 02, 2021, 11:03:39 AM
I did some five inch on some 1916 aluminum that came out really nice. The carbons were four fletch four inch.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 02, 2021, 11:25:52 AM
Ok, I'm just wanting to know about skinny carbons and 5 inch fletch. Thanks Rick.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Okie Dokie on June 02, 2021, 12:23:31 PM
I use GT micros and fletch them using the BPE Pro Fletch from 3rivers. My current setup is 4 2" feathers. I have used the BPE to do anything from straight to helical, 2"- 5 1/2" feathers.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: TradBrewSC on June 02, 2021, 12:44:25 PM
I have been running skinnys for the last few years (Day Six now) and can get everything done with a Bitzenburger. with a slight offset and no helical you should be able to run 5" but honestly wouldn't recommend it. The smaller diameter requires less guidance in the rear with a well tuned arrow. I run some with 3 4" helical, but my go to is 4 3" with a heavy helical. You would not believe the difference it makes in wind, especially if you are making "longer" shots.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: TradBrewSC on June 02, 2021, 12:47:52 PM
My elk setup for this year with 4 3" on day six arrows
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 02, 2021, 07:42:26 PM
Thanks guys, but I am NOT interested in 2 or 3 inch fletching. Not at all.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: black velvet on June 03, 2021, 08:25:59 AM
I have done Gold Tips with either a Jo Jan or Bitzenburger and five inch helical with excellent results.
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on June 03, 2021, 02:54:35 PM
Fletched many easton axis shafts with my jo jan no problems. I shoot 4 fletch 5 1/2 inch feathers.

I use as much offset as possible and helical clamps.

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Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: Mike Malvaini on June 03, 2021, 04:06:58 PM
Many thanks Ryan, just what i wanted to hear!
Title: Re: What Flecher for skinny carbons?
Post by: KAZ on June 08, 2021, 06:42:22 PM
I run 5" helical 3 fletch with great offset on Easton Axis 5mm FMJ & standard with no trouble on my Right Helical Bitzenberger...