Cartel Fletching Jig Set up - Merlin Achery

[@fancymcclean6210]

Thanks Grizzly. A clear explanation of how to set the bugger up! Cheers from New Zealand. Flaxen Saxon.

[@brettclark9143]

I cartel you how happy I am to see frequent videos from you Jim. They are fletching me so much joy!

[@MerlinArchery]

Wonderful

[@pequodexpress]

Thank you for this video. These jigs may not come with instructions, but you have masterfully solved that problem.

[@jimnisbet1969]

Hello there Grizzly Jim. It’s just me, your new stalke… um, I mean, buddy, Plagiarising Jim. I bought one of these jigs as it was all I could afford. It does the job well, if not squeakily, like you mentioned. I would add (not to be a smarty - I’m really not) that there is also a small grub screw on the actual dial that rotates the arrow. This is to fine tune the cock feather placement. I only knew this because mine wasn’t set up perfectly ‘out of the box’ and I had to fiddle about to get it perfectly aligned. Straight shooting all. Thanks for the vid Jim! 👍🏻

[@daveeagling9372]

Good tutorial Jim. I couldn’t agree more, I’ve been using one for ages and it’s brilliant. There’s definitely something quite satisfying about fletching your own arrows. To anybody thinking about giving it a go, you really should, it’s very easy, just a little practice needed to know how much glue to apply to the fletchings.

[@offthearrowshelf]

Really useful video, thanks for putting this together. I've got multiple jigs and find the Cartel Jigs the best for the price, thy are pretty robust and I've used mine when teaching scouts and newbies how to make arrows. One tip I would add is, rather than removing the ball bearing, spring etc for the 4 fletch set up. I have marked the rotation dial in 3 places so I know exactly which are for the 3 fletching. Like you I also mark the fletching clamp to ensure each fletching is at the right position.

[@blueyhanson6253]

I bought a generic version, and it does a great job (AU$35.00). No instructions required thanks to you tube. I didn't find using one required a university degree, but a bit of basic understanding of what the user was attempting to achieve would assist people that have never used this type of tool.

[@TheAegisClaw]

I googled some instructions, printed them out and put them in the box when I got mine years ago.

[@philross2007]

Been using this jig for a while now. Just done my first set of arrows with a right offset by adjusting the clamp holder. Very pleased with results. 🏹🏹

[@MerlinArchery]

Nice work!

[@catemurschel4039]

Thank you. I have a set to refletch and will try. The missing detail was putting the top of the clamp as far back as you can get it. I've been guiding off the bottom and have not achieved the look I was after

[@alaskanbread]

daily hello there before the day starts

[@cargo5319]

Thank you very much for this very helpfully video! Best regards from Germany.

[@Grnhrz]

This was actually super helpful. Thank you!

[@jonc67uk]

I've got the helical right wing version & it's definitely my least favourite jig. I love my Decut Nexus jig which does 3 & 4 fletch. It's possible to stick a couple of pieces of hockey tape to the clamp which you can use to tension the clamp down against the spine of the jig for a really tight glue joint, even on bamboos. I don't know if Merlin stock it, but they should consider it. To be fair the cartel is perfectly serviceable for perfectly regular shafts.

[@mastrognappo]

Thanks a lot, I'm new to archery and fletching and you helped me a lot understanding and preparing this tool (which I've bought too!) 😉

[@fahlvfaust677]

I have two jigs, one from cartel and the other is decut nexus..I prefer decut nexus jig, easy and smooth setting..just click to select recurve or compound ..

[@ArcheryGeek]

Nice clean and easy to understand tut! Thanks!

[@MerlinArchery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imarinobr]

Best tutorial. Thank you!

[@douglaswm]

Cheerful and informative!

[@sahhull]

Ive got the Cartel Midas vertical fletching jig... Again, no instructions in the box but its simple to setup... Ive altered mine so I can do 3 fletch, 4 fletch and 90 degree 4 fletch.

[@williepapawells9667]

Great jigs nicely explained

[@MerlinArchery]

Glad you liked it!

[@matthiasmongetguilloux2712]

Very useful tutorial thank you Jim. Do u know if this jig is compatible with the bohning pro class fletching clamp left helical?

[@stevepowell4946]

I taped the three parts to the jig along with an allen key.

[@madade27]

I have the Big one...great , just take your time , (as with anything for best results) but easily does 7" feathers for my Longbow arrows. And Extremely good value for money!

[@user-if7hu3zq9c]

I'm having a problem with mine - the rotation is really stiff - hurts the thumb. Can't quite find the stops either for some reason. It is an old jig and worked great before. Any tips?

[@octavarium711]

Just spray with WD-40 or any anti rust lubricant spray, solve problem at all 😊

[@MrHighvolt]

I make my own arrows as well, 3fletch, but somehow, my bottom feather (the one touching the shelf) wears out quite quickly. I've been playing with my arrow nockheight, but It doesnt seem to make a difference. Any ideas? Or is this normal. (I'm having this effect on 2 different bows as well)

[@MerlinArchery]

Good question... if its not the nock height, could be the arrow spine? if I start to have that problem, I tend to rotate my nock around... Hope that helps?

[@philross2007]

I had a similar problem and was told my brace height could be wrong. When I checked, It was. Maybe another thing to check. 🏹🏹

[@middleagedshred]

Does the Cartel Midas MX helical Clamp fit this jig?..

[@MerlinArchery]

just went to have a look in the warehouse, and it appears so...

[@middleagedshred]

@@MerlinArchery kool..thanks man..cant seem to get a right helical clamp for the standard cartel

[@electoplater]

i have had trouble with mine just removed the screw their is no spring or ball

[@MerlinArchery]

Oh dear… did you get it from us? If so, best bet would be to contact the shop 😇

[@jackboyd147]

i have not been given any spare parts from merlin

[@brandonburker7330]

That's the same as a bitzenberger jig 🤷‍♂️