Some Fletching Questions

[Wildchild]

What is the easiest way ya'll have found to fletch 3 feathers? ive only been able to do 2, and have had to much trouble with three, what do you all do?

[Pat B]

For hand fletching I put 3 pencil marks near the nock for the location of each feather. Secure the first feather with a complete thread or sinew wrap around the shaft and add the second feather on it's mark, give it a wrap and add the third with several wraps to secure the rear of all 3 feathers. I then do the same of the forward end but I eyeball the location, depending on the amount of offset or helical. After I've secured the front some I pull the quill to tighten the feathers against the shaft then complete the wrap to cover the end of the quill.

[Wildchild]

thanks pat, thats just about what i was gonna try anyways!

[Cromm]

Hi not sure if I can post this here? If not you can remove it.
Try having a look at this Wildchild;
http://www.primitiveways.com/fletching_jig.html

Thanks for your time.

[Wildchild]

hey, thanks Cromm, not too sure whether or not thats supposed to be there, but as helpful as that is, i dont think i care LOL
thanks alot though, thats really helpful! I only wish i woulda checked back sooner, instead of spending about 2 hours trying to hold all 3 feathers on!
WildChild