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Adjustable Archery Fletching Jig: Angled Version

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  • 1-01-01 Jig Frame Angled.stl
  • 1-01-02 Jig Lock Screw.stl
  • 1-01-03 Clamp Offset Adjuster Screw [1-2].stl
  • 1-01-04 Clamp Offset Adjuster Lock Nut [1-2].stl
  • 1-02-01 Jig Nock V Locator.stl
  • 1-02-02 Jig Adaptor 3-4 Fletch.stl
  • 1-02-03 Jig Adaptor Knob 3-4 Fletch.stl
  • 1-03-01 Arrow Rest Double.stl
  • 1-03-02 Arrow Rest Lock Screw.stl
  • 1-03-03 Arrow Rest Lock Nut.stl
  • 1-04-01 Offset Adjuster Maqnet x2.stl
  • 1-05-01 Jig Clamp Magnetic Triangle Inside.stl
  • 1-05-02 Jig Clamp Magnetic Triangle Outside.stl
  • 1-11-01 OPTION Clamp Offset Adjuster Lock Nut Medium [1-2].stl
  • 1-11-02 OPTION Clamp Offset Adjuster Lock Nut Long [1-2].stl
  • 1-11-03 OPTION Jig Frame Angled Compact.stl
  • 1-12-01 OPTION Jig Adaptor 6-4 Fletch.stl
  • 1-12-02 OPTION Jig Adaptor Knob 6-4 Fletch.stl
  • 1-12-03 OPTION Jig Adaptor Knob 3-4 Fletch Compact.stl
  • 1-12-04 OPTION Jig Adaptor Knob 6-4 Fletch Compact.stl
  • 1-13-01 OPTION Arrow Rest Single.stl
  • 1-14-01 OPTION Offset Adjuster Maqnet x1.stl
  • 1-14-02 OPTION Offset Adjuster Maqnet x3.stl
  • 1-14-03 OPTION Offset Adjuster Slotted.stl
  • 1-15-01 OPTION Jig Clamp Magnetic Deep Inside.stl
  • 1-15-02 OPTION Jig Clamp Magnetic Deep Outside.stl
  • 1-15-03 OPTION Jig Clamp Magnetic Compact Inside.stl
  • 1-15-04 OPTION Jig Clamp Magnetic Compact Outside.stl

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Last update 2021-08-15 at 01:50
Publication date 2021-02-23 at 00:31
Design number 307871
colinp_hughes

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fotosetapak
fotosetapak

Hi, can you mention the details of the spring you are using for clamp?

colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

I've used several springs. The "Things you need" section on my website instructions says:

"A 20mm long compression spring for the clamp. Use diameters between 5.6mm and 9.5mm."

I bought this set from Amazon and I preferred the 9.5mm springs best.

Rolson 61298 150 pc Spring Assortment,Silver https://amzn.eu/d/9EIVYQb
Wydoh4
Wydoh4

This design is beautifully crafted! Well done! I'm a little confused how the clamp attaches to the adjustable piece in the middle. I see spots for magnets on the adjustable piece but not on the clamp. I know I could glue it after eyeballing a good position with some margin. Was also wondering if you made any video of it in its operation for ease of explanation. Thank you!

colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

If you just purchased the jig on its own, the offset adjuster (thing in the middle) does need 12x4mm magnets and you will need to stick a small steel plate to the back of the clamp.
If you purchase the helical clamp upgrade (it also comes with straight clamps), it includes a special offset adjuster that doesn't need magnets or the steel plate to work.

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Wydoh4
Wydoh4

Okay perfect, that's what I was thinking, magnet in the offset adjuster and then a flat fridge magnet on the clamp. Thanks for the clarification! Are there other degrees of helical clamps, or just the 4-degree version?

colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

Not really. Anything greater and you'll be wrapping the shaft like a flu fu.

Wydoh4
Wydoh4

Lol! Okay thanks! :D
ninchi
ninchi

Hi, I'm new to fletching. Which of the designs (flat, vertical, angled) do you think is the most reliably accurate? I note that the commercial ones tend to be angled, but I'm not sure if that translates when printed. Thanks!

colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

The design of the frame is down to personal choice and the amount of space you have. The flat version is easier to store, but in use you need enough space for a horizontal arrow. Conversely the vertical has a smaller footprint but can take up more space when stored. It looks like you bought the vertical version- good choice. Personally I use them all, but find myself reaching for the angled or vertical versions most.
The angle doesn't depict how accurate they are though, that's down to how well to set up the clamp adjusters and how you place the fletchings. For the magnet versions, like the commercial versions, you will need to eye the centreline of the arrow shaft. It might take a couple of attempts. For the guided version (which you purchased) the clamps can self-centre. As well as helical clamps there's also a straight version in the pack, all of which have a 'v' that allow you to loosen the adjuster set the clamp onto the arrow to centre then you tighten the adjuster. There is a slight caveat here because without a fletching in the clamp the clamp is fully closed, but with a fletching the clamp does not open symmetrically, the inside face is fixed. So even with the self-centring clamp you will need to make micro adjustments to make sure it's right usually about 0.5mm towards the frame. This is usually a one time thing, but the guided clamps help you get there faster. This happens the same for all commercial jigs too that have a side mounted clamping mechanism.
Once the clamp is aligned, accuracy comes down to how well you stick the fletchings down and where along the clamp you position them (mark the clamp with a Sharpie or tape). If using plastic vanes they have a 'v' guided base to glue, feathers are more variable. Follow my instructions and spread the glue evenly along the base. Push down on the clamp until the fletching makes with the arrow, but don't press too hard as it will slide off centre. You can press it to touch then leave it to dry. This is important, because they can move if the glue hasn't set. The guided clamps mean much less fiddling around.
Commercial jigs with a fixed arrow rest change the angle of the arrow depending on diameter, which means you have you make allowances. Mine has a rotating double arrow rest which maintains the arrow on the same centreline no matter the diameter, which also helps the guided clamp to stay parallel.
That's probably more than you wanted to know, but if you get stuck, send me a message on my website and I'll help more there.
cadetmcguire
cadetmcguire

Where do you get the magnets ?

colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

I get mine from eBay like these here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153226606976.
I got a steel sheet from Amazon and cut a piece from it.
If you have the helical clamp upgrade it comes with straight clamps too and has a different offset adjuster that doesn't need magnets.

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cadetmcguire
cadetmcguire

Thanks! I also don't know, what is the purpose of the magnets?

colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

I take it that you're not familiar with commercial jig designs. Did you read the instructions?
The magnets are used to 'stick' the clamp to the jig in the correct place each time. The offset adjuster on the top, which you glue the magnets into, aligns the clamp so that the fletching can be straight down the centre line of the shaft (parallel) or at an angle to it (offset). Offseting the fletching angle will make the arrow spin. Helical fletchings spin more. The clamp will need a steel plate adding to the back to make it stick to the magnet though.
The helical upgrade comes with a different style of offset adjust that uses posts to align the clamp. With that you have a choice whether to use magnets or not - I have used it both ways and really don't think magnets are needed using those clamps. In fact, it would cost more for magnets and a plate than it would to buy the fully 3D printable helical upgrade.
colinp_hughes
colinp_hughes

One customer just told me that the standard angled version is printable on an Ender 3 bed if you rotate 45° and don't print a brim or skirt. ☺️

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