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Author Topic: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video  (Read 341 times)

Offline David R. Mitchell

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Ladies and Gentlemen: For years I have been trading primaries and/or finished fletching for unwanted secondaries and tail feathers. I prefer the secondaries and tail feathers to have their quills intact. I trade 1 pound of #1 quality primaries for 2 pounds of secondary wing feathers with quills intact or trade pound for pound on tail feathers. If you don't mind using #2 primaries the amount you get for your secondaries and tails doubles. Now keep in mind the worth of these feathers decrease in half if you shear them from the wing or tail.  I actually much prefer that the wings and tails be kept whole and I will separate the feathers from the wing or tail clump on my end. Using borax is the key to this. It keeps the bugs away and stops the decomposition of the wings and tails. You can view my video on this subject. The link is  www.customfeathers.com/feathers.htm  .

I also trade the "grinding" of your preferred primaries (LW or RW) for the opposite side and/or simply trade primaries for primaries. We do this by weight and not count as the size and quality of primaries widely differ. I also will "grind" your suitable primaries for a flat fee of $.45 for each feather which includes shipping back to you.

If you are intertested in trading, having feathers ground, or just have questions, feel free to contact me anytime either by phone or e-mail Thanks! David Mitchell-Custom Feathers


David Mitchell d/b/a Custom Feathers
6117 State Highway 190
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Shop Phone: 660-646-0469 or 660-646-6630
Cell Phone: 660-247-2738
E-Mail: [email protected]

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2009, 09:09:00 PM »
David,

Thanks for the video.  Hoping to send you as many as possible again this spring.  One question, between boraxing and sending them to you should we put them in the freezer, or just let them dry with the borax?  Are bugs a concern?

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »
ttt
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Offline David R. Mitchell

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009, 08:04:00 AM »
Ry: No need to put them in the freezer. The borax is a good drying agent and prevents the bugs from chomping on the feathers.

Thanks Charlie for the bump!

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2009, 08:13:00 AM »
How Much Borax for a Left Wing,and How Long Wait Time?? I got enough Critters in my house, Dont need Turkey-'COOTIES" Hollered Before I Saw Your Video, EXCELLENT  :thumbsup:    :archer:
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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2009, 09:04:00 AM »
How about already plucked.  I will go through all my wing feathers.  What about lw primaries for rw primaries?
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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2009, 10:47:00 AM »
Can't go wrong here guys. Been sending David feathers for a few years now and never been disappointed yet!
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Offline David R. Mitchell

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2009, 06:13:00 PM »
maineac:Sure! Plucked is  essentially what I am looking for.... and yes I will trade rights for lefts....

Doug: Thanks for the plug, I appreciate it....

Offline David R. Mitchell

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2009, 01:36:00 PM »
ttt

Offline swp

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2009, 02:28:00 PM »
I will second what Doug said; David is great to work with.
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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2009, 03:30:00 PM »
heya bud i have been collecting various wings I have like 10 or 15 i will be prepping shortly to let dry and ill give ya a call when i ship em out.

Offline David R. Mitchell

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2009, 10:15:00 PM »
Sounds good Deadbolt, I appreciate your efforts!
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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »
ttt

Offline herb haines

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2009, 08:06:00 AM »
i have bought Davids" ground feathers , great to work with ---  herb
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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2009, 11:30:00 AM »
TTT for Dave, Its only been youth season here, but I already have 8 sets of wings and one fan to send you.

I have traded with Dave for a couple of years and he is great.

I let the word out early to everyone I know that turkey hunts that I want their wings if they are just going to throw them away.

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2009, 11:50:00 AM »
TTT for a good man...

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2009, 01:09:00 PM »
Wow David! Thanks for the informative video and the offer! I'll be sending you feathers as soon as I connect with my next bird!!
Very cool.
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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2009, 01:23:00 PM »
another endorsement from a satisfied customer.  top notch work.     :knothead:   Hopefully I'll have more feathers to send you by the time turkey season ends.  I'll settle up with you then!
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Offline David R. Mitchell

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Re: Grinding and Trading Primaries for Secondaries and Tails- New Video
« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2009, 04:12:00 PM »
Thanks for the positive notes guys! David

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