Feather string silencer...?

[Kadjain]

Howdy,

I'm new to the world of archery and recently received my first recurve from a friend. It is a Browning Nomad Stalker, 58", 53#. The string does not have silencers.
My question is can I make one out of feathers (my chickens feathers)? I looked at videos online but no one made one from feathers.

Thanks
Kadjain

[Steve B.]

Welcome to the new world.  I'm gonna say, no.  Perhaps as a field expedient and for temporary purposes you could tie some feathers on the string and help with vibration.
But generally speaking I don't think chicken type feathers are robust enough to handle the constant shock from shooting.
You could always try.  Group a bunch together and tie them on and see how they work.  It sure won't hurt.

[Roy from Pa]

String silencers aren't very expensive, less than $10.00. You could make your own from yarn bought from a local store, heck even from gum bands. I don't think the feathers will do the job or hold up to many shots.

[Sharpend60]

If ya go with yarn make sure it is acrylic or wool.

[AngelDeVille]

I made some from a bag of rubberbands I bought for $.57, I still have enough for about 20 more bows.

[vanillabear?]

[Kadjain]

Understood. Looks like I'll be using yarn.

Thanks

[razorback]

Chris,
I just grab a bunch of yarn and tie it on real tight with dental floss. Take a bunch about 4" long and lay them lengthwise along the string. I then tie them real tight with dental floss and put a dab of superglue on the knot. Works just fine and you can get real creative with colours, especially if you know anyone who knits.
Good luck and welcome to the Gang.

[Roy from Pa]

Chris, I have a full Beaver hide here that I cut strips off for silencers. PM me your mailing address and I will send you a couple silencers as a gift welcoming you to Trad Gang. Roy

[Kadjain]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Chris, I have a full Beaver hide here that I cut strips off for silencers. PM me your mailing address and I will send you a couple silencers as a gift welcoming you to Trad Gang. Roy

Thank you for your generous offer Roy. PM sent.

[kennym]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Chris, I have a full Beaver hide here that I cut strips off for silencers. PM me your mailing address and I will send you a couple silencers as a gift welcoming you to Trad Gang. Roy

OK , WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WIT ROY ??        

Chris, welcome and he's kinda OK, well.....

[Roy from Pa]

Got the PM, Chris. And pay no mind to Kenny M, cause he's nuffen but trouble... And he's uglier than the south end of a north bound Mule.    

[kennym]

Why thank you Mr Roy!

[Roy from Pa]

Mailed them out this morning, Chris. Should be there Tuesday.

[b.glass]

That's nice of you Roy!

What's up wit that?

[Roy from Pa]

Well Bona, ya just made the thumpen list, girl...  

[Kadjain]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Mailed them out this morning, Chris. Should be there Tuesday.

Super cool of you Roy.
Thanks so much!

[Roy from Pa]

Well Chris, ya got any pictures son?

[Kadjain]

Yeah I was gunna post them yesterday but I gotta ask you how the heck I post them on here??? I don't use photobucket...
The difference is amazing, no more twangin vibrations.

[Roy from Pa]

Ya got a PM.