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Title: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 02, 2012, 01:43:00 AM
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
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Steve B. on November 02, 2012, 06:18:00 AM
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.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2012, 08:09:00 AM
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.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Sharpend60 on November 02, 2012, 12:45:00 PM
If ya go with yarn make sure it is acrylic or wool.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: AngelDeVille on November 02, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
I made some from a bag of rubberbands I bought for $.57, I still have enough for about 20 more bows.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: vanillabear? on November 02, 2012, 02:00:00 PM
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 02, 2012, 03:06:00 PM
Understood. Looks like I'll be using yarn.

Thanks
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: razorback on November 02, 2012, 06:11:00 PM
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.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
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
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 02, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
QuoteOriginally 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.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: kennym on November 02, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally 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 ??  :laughing:    :laughing:  

Chris, welcome and he's kinda OK, well.....
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2012, 07:16:00 PM
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.    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: kennym on November 02, 2012, 07:41:00 PM
Why thank you Mr Roy!
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 03, 2012, 12:03:00 PM
Mailed them out this morning, Chris. Should be there Tuesday.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: b.glass on November 03, 2012, 12:47:00 PM
That's nice of you Roy!

What's up wit that?
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 03, 2012, 12:55:00 PM
Well Bona, ya just made the thumpen list, girl...   :laughing:
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 03, 2012, 04:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:
Mailed them out this morning, Chris. Should be there Tuesday.
Super cool of you Roy.
Thanks so much!
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 08, 2012, 04:21:00 PM
Well Chris, ya got any pictures son? :)
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 08, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
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.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 08, 2012, 05:01:00 PM
Ya got a PM.
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 08, 2012, 05:55:00 PM
PM back at ya
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 08, 2012, 05:57:00 PM
And back
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 08, 2012, 10:04:00 PM
Nice job, Chris.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/DSCN5776.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/DSCN5775.jpg)
Title: Re: Feather string silencer...?
Post by: Kadjain on November 08, 2012, 10:14:00 PM
Coolness, thanks for puttin those up for me.