Feather Splicing Video

[snag]

I've tried that Jon. The base that peels off with the quill just cracks or splits in two. That's why I thought it might be old brittle feathers...?

[Andy Cooper]

 Thanks!  

[highPlains]

Originally posted by snag:
Maybe I've gotten some old full length feathers or something, but when I try and strip the quills off they don't come off as nice and even as the video shows....?

It takes some practice to be able to peel them consistently without breaking the feather. Wild turkey feathers are the hardest of all but it's pretty easy with a little practice, especially with Trueflight feathers. Pinch the feathers real tightly and make sure you're not bending the white base.

You can see in the video that I don't actually pull on the quills, but I instead pull on the base of the feather. I have more control this way and much better results. It's a small nuance that I have found works well for me, but not a necessity. Keep practicing you'll get it.

[1Longbow]

Is it possible to do this with pre -cut feathers?---Thanks 1Longbow