thanks for the responses guys. And I hope you know I was kidding with the color question. Color obviously makes no difference

Do you think I am making a mistake putting my fletchings straight? Should I be using a helical pattern? I can't do that with the EZ fletch and thats a handy tool.

Also, I understand the helical stuff, but what exactly is offset? Is that the distance from the knock? What is the correct distance?

Thanks a ton!