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Title: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: wtpops on May 26, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
Thinking about doing my own feathers.

What is the deference between the two?
Title: Re: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: Lonesome Wind on May 26, 2009, 07:43:00 PM
The primaries are the first 7 or 8 feathers on the end of the wing past the elbow. The primaries make better fletch because they're a thicker, tougher feather. I've used the secondaries as well with good results but the feathers don't last as long as primaries.
I say "waste not, want not", so I use all the parts of an animal that I can.
That's my 2 cents worth
Title: Re: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: snag on May 26, 2009, 07:52:00 PM
Good, better, best! Yep, the primaries are best. But like Vince says the secondaries will work also.
Title: Re: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: LMCHIEF on May 26, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
speaking of which - are my feathers done yet?  ;)
Title: Re: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: Pat B on May 26, 2009, 11:15:00 PM
I use primaries, secondaries, smaller wing feathers and tail feathers, all with good results.
Title: Re: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: wtpops on May 26, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
Thanks guys, ill se if i can win some on the auction
Title: Re: Primaries, Secondaries, Deference??
Post by: Lonesome Wind on May 29, 2009, 12:28:00 AM
What feathers, Dave? You sure are impatient. I spose you want to know if your 45# limbs are dne too! Patience Grasshopper, I'm off tommorow, maybe I'll grind a few feathers.