I would like to know the proper method of inlaying feathers on wood foregrips that I make. What is the adhesive to use and still retain the natural look of the feather?

Most people use color preserver for inlaying them on the blank or wraps and maybe that would also work on grip materials.

Rod,
It would be difficult to use other than a liquid like color preserver to lay out the feathers. On wood you might try first a coat of finish over the wood for a smooth base, and then work on the feather as if laying it on the blank with a color preserver. Then finish over this. rotate the foregrip....

Rich
Solyrich Custom Rods

Some feathers just don't retain original appearance when coated with a finish. For example, the irridescence of peacock feathers disappears when coated with either CP or epoxy. Fortunately, most feathers do just fine. I went to a fly shop, bought a couple of skins and started experimenting. Those skins will probably last me a lifetime! By the way, when you develop some confidence you can skip the CP and apply them with epoxy. Super glue is also helpful if you are trying to combine 2 or more feathers in a particular way before applying them to the rod.

Thanks for the replies. Being new t thisforum didn't realize I could go back and search for past topics. After doing so, I have obtained all the info I need. Thanks again, Rod

Leon brings up a good point if want to use irridescent feathers (other feathers work nice too) and the finish perhaps causing the irridescence to disappear. Also, on a blank the feather might be placed on an underwrap for effect which would be another consideration that might be difficult to duplicat on a wood foregrip.
Having said this, I have made grooves or wound thread on parts of a wood handle with a finish to give a desired matching color. I couldn't see why a well placed underwrap, one could feather inlay over that and properly finish it??
just a thought.

Rich
Soyrich Custom Rods

I use clear finger-nail polish.It dries faster than CP and no conflicts with Flex-Coat.Cheap too.