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Fox:
I’m wondering if I should get a fletching jig.... I can’t for the life of me make an accurate arrow... and it’s not me.... cause I can group arrows that I’ve bought plenty good.

Hawkdancer:
Make sure your shafts are in-line fore and aft, and your feathers are from the same side.  A jig will help keep the feather oriented.  Don't give up, most primitive arrows were made without a jig.  That being said, buy or trade for the best you can afford.  I have the Bitzenburger, it has clamps available for right, left, and straight Fletches, it is rather pricey, though!  Good luck!  Keep practicing building and shooting!
Hawkdancer

Pat B:
A fletching jig does make it easier but not necessary. An Eastern Woodland 2 fletch or tangential sty;e fletching with 3 or 4 small feathers tied to the shaft both work well without a jig.
 I have a JoJan Multifletch that takes left, right or straight fletch. Mine is straight and I offset them for more spin.Not a helical but offset.
Either the JoJan or the Blitz would be good choices but pricey. The both make single fletch jigs too I think.

TimBo:
I have never actually tried this, although I am planning to next time I make up some three fletch arrows, but some people use a feather guide instead of a jig.  Take a piece of cardboard, cut a hole and three slits (like you shot it with a three blade BH), slide it over the shaft, and use that to hold the fletching as you glue it in place.  Definitely make sure the feathers are all from the same side and are the correct ones for the direction of spin/twist you are using.  That can really mess things up!

Buck67:
If you use fletching tape you don't need a jig.

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