Lay the spread out tail fan onto the cardboard and place a small nail or pin in front of each bottom feather to hold it into position.
Diy turkey fan mount template.
Diy turkey fan display.
The other two projects are waiting on hardware so i started one more.
The process is similar to making a cape though a fan mount has a few added steps to help keep the fan in position once it is dry.
Remove the turkey s tail by slicing around the ball and socket joint at the base and twisting it free.
Grasp the skin and pull it gently but firmly away from the body and in the direction of the tail.
Simple tail fan display.
Cut along the middle of the turkey s back.
Using double sided tape i affixed the templates to their respective pieces in the past i have used spray adhesive glue sticks and even wood glue to do this but it always ends up being a cleanup nightmare.
Lol follow along as i show you how to make your own turkey tail mounting kit.
And even easier on the wallet.
I have a co worker that hunts and likes to mount trophies.
Create the perfect fan mount fan mounting a wild turkey is not only beautiful it s easy to do with just a few household items.
I haveâ never seen a turkey tail mount and am unsure how the.
Cut the tail away from the body at the point where it narrows at the end of the body.
Knife 3x3 sheet of plywood thumbtacks weights and borax.
This plaque is made by using my late grandfather.
Turkey fan mount day 1.
Hang the turkey by the neck.
3 4 3 4 1 1 2 so i needed to shave a bit off the thickness of my newly joined boards on the table saw bringing it down to the 1 1 4 size of my turkey fan.
If you re like me and you already have one or more turkeys mounted adding to that ever present stack of taxidermy bills for another splurge mount may not be the top priority on your budget.
Does anyone know where i can borrow beg steal or buy a pattern plan for a turkey tail fanâ display plaque.
I have been asked to build one which is a simple project but have no idea of the optimal size dimensions and the configuration.
For a more immediate mount an epoxy bondo or similar product can be used.
Here are five cool diy turkey taxidermy projects that are easy to make.
Barn wood turkey mount.
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