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bjrogg:
I have a old Jo Jan Fletching jig . I put a mark on the clamp where I want the back of fletch to line up.
Bjrogg

bjrogg:
Before I glue fletch on. I take a razor blade and scrape area that glue will contact. It will remove some of my markings but most of it will get cover by fletch anyway. I think this helps the glue to adhere.

I turn the index to all three positions and scrape each of them. Then I wipe off any loose stuff so it doesn’t end up in glue.

Bjrogg

Ps if there is a stiffer side I put it towards bow.

bjrogg:
Then I carefully apply glue to the fletching and place clamp in jig. I check to see that it is making good contact the entire length of quill. I use my razor to push any stubborn areas down.
Bjrogg

Digital Caveman:
Good idea scraping down the finish, generally my glue sticks to my finish, but not if there is any paint there.

bjrogg:
I’ve tried several types of glue. This is Bohning fletch tite. I find this usually works best if I give it several hour to set up in the jig.

It’ll probably take me till tomorrow night to finish and next morning to remove, cut and sinew wrap. Basically you just repeat the process two more times though.

Bjrogg

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