Fletch problems?

[rybohunter]

I have RT wing 4" feathers. They have such a hook to them I am having problems getting them on the arrow properly. I have a straight jig,(bitz) and when I try to fletch them offset the way a rt wing should go, they end up looking like a "C".
I've tried a few the opposite direction and they come out a bit better.

Is there anything wrong with fletching rt wings "backwards"?

Does anyone have any tips to help me out getting them to sit properly the right way?

thanks

[**DONOTDELETE**]

left wing left offset/helical.....right wing right offset/helical... dont switch or mix.

[Smallwood]

sounds like maybe you aren't leaving them in the clamps long enough to have a good glue set-up time.
leave them for at least an hour per fletch and see what happens, i think you will find that they won't curl up anymore. also, you don't need alot of off-set, to have straight/off-set fletching that works.

[Art B]

Wrap 'em in a damp paper towel for 20-30 min.. This should help 'em lay out and prevent any puckers down the road. I do all mine like this but I use the fletch tape instead of glue though and it works great. Just make sure they're not too damp for good adhesion.-ART B