Feather burner build-along

[kennym]

So Galen, you would make it so the arrow is vertical?

At least that is what I think you meant.

Nice job!  

[BenBow]

Sorry Kenny i didn't explain that very well. The arrow holder would be on top and the arrow would lay across it horizontally. That way once the nock is in the holder the shaft would set down into the V notch and you wouldn't have to hold the arrow in place.

[takefive]

Sweet!  Going to add that to my Future Projects list.
Thanks for posting it.

[kennym]

Ah, my Young has it like the one shown. It works well, and you can see where the ribbon is burning. You have to move at the right speed or it will discolor the arrow finish a bit.

[BenBow]

I'm thinking it might not be good to put the arrow holder on top because the burned off feathers would land on top of the box.

[monterey]

Originally posted by kennym:
Ah, my Young has it like the one shown. It works well, and you can see where the ribbon is burning. You have to move at the right speed or it will discolor the arrow finish a bit.

Or, plumb set it afire if the glue isn't fully cured    :eek:

[bucknut]

Thanks for the tutorial BenBow. After examination and hearing what Kenny M's question I think I will build mine in a vertical position. I have limited bench space in my shop and I can't see why it wouldn't work as well as horizontal. It will take a few mod's but I can't see why it won't work.  Thanks,
JOHN

[monterey]

I have a young burner and it's completely satisfactory, but I still feel the urge to build one of these    

[kennym]

Originally posted by monterey:
I have a young burner and it's completely satisfactory, but I still feel the urge to build one of these      

Me too! LOL

Galen, you're right, don't want feathers piling up on the box!!

[monterey]

Yeah, the young works fine so this one ought to as well.  I can see the older grandson getting one of these for Christmas.  He is starting to make his own arrows and would be thrilled to have one.

[KentuckyTJ]

See this is why I love this place!

[JMartin]

Great thread! Thanks!

[Jack Skinner]

With a little box making skill someone could turn out heirloom quality feather burners. Nice build along I see one in my future.

[Takedown]

Hi Galen,
Nice Build A Long! You don't state what the size of the box is, but I have seen and picked up several Higher End Cigar boxes that are approximately the size and shape of the box you are showing! Most of this size are made of really nice looking woods and have wall thickness of 3/8' or 1/2". So I think they would be a good option and save a good bit of work! I have used them for making "mini" practice amps for guitars. So to all interested, check out your local Cigar Stores!
Harry

[BenBow]

Cool idea since I have to make myself one.

[passion for knowledge]

A thought I had regarding this is using a car battery charger with a foot switch.

Trouble is, all the new battery chargers I'm seeing have all kinds of fancy electronic control gizmos that would make them useless for this.

I've been scouring garage sales for an old school charger and asking anyone I know to keep looking for one.

Fingers crossed.

[Ringbill]

I tried the using a car battery charger and it didn't work out so well. I ended up using an old PC power supply. I have instructions on how to convert one into a usable power supply for whatever you want in a word doc but don't know how I would attach it in here. The 12V worked great for my burner.It does not look nearly as nice as this one but is functional. I used stainless steel fishing leader for the hot wire.  I am planning on making another for my brother. I'll try and remember to take some pictures when I do and post them up.