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Offline Living_waters

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Turkey feather question
« on: May 03, 2012, 07:30:00 AM »
I have a sinew back mulberry that is dying for something different. Seen a couple of bows backed with turkey feathers and I think this bow is gonna get some of that. Has anyone tried it and what glue is the best to use.
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Offline Carpdaddy

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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2012, 03:11:00 PM »
Never tried that so if you do it please post picks and how to's.
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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2012, 03:54:00 PM »
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Offline gudspelr

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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2012, 05:36:00 PM »
Check this thread out:
 http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,31761.0.html

He used Elmer's glue, I've seen where another guy used TB I to put them down.  The above link (second page) gives a fairly decent amount of info on how he applied the feathers, too.  Found out from him he used about 200 feathers....  His looks pretty amazing, though.  Good luck and post pics  :) .

Jeremy
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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2012, 08:11:00 PM »
That is fantastic...
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Offline PEL

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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2012, 09:57:00 PM »
WOW that is lovely - I can just imagine how those feathers must shimmer in the sun.  Can someone post some details on feather prep? I would guess that you trim off as much stem as possible - flatten the rest? I want to try, so cool.
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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2012, 10:36:00 PM »
That is very creative!
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Offline KellyG

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Re: Turkey feather question
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2012, 10:31:00 AM »
That is one sweet looking bow. Good luck on making one.
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