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Can Hahaka
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Steaming feathers.....
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April 17, 2008, 11:10:00 AM »
Last night I noticed that a few of the feathers were outta shape. I've always heard that if you steam them they will return to the original shape.
This I was able to do and things look great. But I was thinking (lol) are there limitations or do's and don'ts regarding this practice?
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Hot Hap
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Re: Steaming feathers.....
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April 17, 2008, 05:45:00 PM »
I would keep the shaft spinning and keep it a few inches away from the kettle. Hap
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Covey
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Re: Steaming feathers.....
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April 17, 2008, 09:25:00 PM »
I have done this lots of times, it does work! I just lay the shaft on the edge of the pot and spin!! Covey
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Gib
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Re: Steaming feathers.....
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April 18, 2008, 08:28:00 AM »
I get the feathers wet and then use the wifes blow dryer on hot heat .Hope this helps,gib
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UKarcher
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Re: Steaming feathers.....
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April 18, 2008, 09:09:00 AM »
I find if you turn them slowly over the steam, then put them between your palms and spin them fast (as if you were using a lapping stick), the feathers pop right back into shape. I do this in the woods as well, it saves a lot of steaming later.
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George D. Stout
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April 18, 2008, 10:06:00 AM »
It only takes about ten seconds of spinning over the steam. You don't need to soak them and then dry them with a hair dryer. The dryer will work but it may dry up the natural oils of the feather very quickly. The steaming allows the feather to absorb just what is needed.
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April 18, 2008, 01:37:00 PM »
After I shoot a deer and my fletchings get bloody or they just loose their shape I wash mine and then dip them in gasoline and shake them dry.
Does anyone else use gas?
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