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Title: Feathers on backing
Post by: swamhuntr on February 12, 2014, 05:26:00 PM
I saw on here where someone had a turkey feather for the backing on there bow, can you guys post the link to it? I have used the search option and cannot find it anywhere. Thanks so much
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 12, 2014, 06:36:00 PM
There was a thread about two years ago, but I couldn't find it.
If I remember correctly, the bow was coated with white glue, then the feathers were placed onto the back slightly overlapping each other. I don't remember too much more, but I know the feathers were from the turkey's breast and the bow looked really nice.
Dave.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: ranger 3 on February 12, 2014, 09:04:00 PM
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=000029#000000
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: macbow on February 12, 2014, 10:30:00 PM
There was another thread that showed a close up and the whole back was covered.
It was very time consuming. But looked to be worth it.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: D on February 12, 2014, 11:27:00 PM
I remember seeing it.  Was it Pat B that did it?  That's who comes to mind anyway.  It may not have been him though.  Maybe he will chime in.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: Pat B on February 13, 2014, 07:44:00 AM
Not me although I have thought about it. The first one I saw was made by Dirty Dan. He had it at the Tenn. Classic a few years ago. Dan used breast feathers on his.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: swamhuntr on February 13, 2014, 11:45:00 AM
That one Eric posted is the one I was talking about, it is a pheasant feather but I was thinking a turkey feather might work. thanks guys
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: macbow on February 13, 2014, 02:28:00 PM
Turkey's small feathers might work.
The one we were,referring to was breast feathers layered one on another. Was just like looking at the turkey's breast. Great colors.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 13, 2014, 04:29:00 PM
The whole back of the bow was covered with iridescent feathers. It looked really good.
Too bad I didn't add it to my favorites.    :(  
Dave.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: J. Holden on February 13, 2014, 08:10:00 PM
I remember seeing that too.  But I think it was on Primitive Archers web page...

-Jeremy  :coffee:
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: swamhuntr on February 14, 2014, 09:26:00 AM
I found it on primitive archer. google feather backed  bow and it will be about and it will be 23 rows down on images. looks awesome. Is it legal to post a link and I will.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2014, 09:40:00 AM
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=000029
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: John Scifres on February 14, 2014, 01:40:00 PM
(http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=cmtri4egqtaid31sm7tk078995&action=dlattach;topic=32378.0;attach=56441;image)
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: macbow on February 14, 2014, 03:15:00 PM
Now that's what I talkin about John.
Love it.
Title: Re: Feathers on backing
Post by: swamhuntr on February 14, 2014, 05:24:00 PM
that is awesome!