1. What is the prefered brand of feathers??? (not vanes)
this season has been the first season i have shot feathers. i love them! i have used both gateway and trueflight and honestly, can't tell a difference between them. some of the more experienced feather flingers on the boards say that trueflight feathers are somewhat of a better quality. i just personally haven't encountered this as of yet.
2. Brand of glue for them???
there are lots of good glues out there. i do not shoot carbons, but i have a friend who uses fletch-tite platinum with good success for his carbon arrows.
huh, this question comes up about every month or so.

i personally use a grayling jig. it works flawlessly for me. others on the boards swear by the blitz. i really don't think you can go wrong with either one.
4. and anything else you may think of...
do a search on the topic as there have been many posts in the past on this very question. and most of all have fun doing it!!