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Title: Feather chopper
Post by: pdubya on April 04, 2007, 08:09:00 PM

Fletched 2 arrows so far in the traditional manner with scissors and thread. If buying a chopper should I get 4 or 5" cut for 28" river cane or dowel shafts?

Thanks

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: robslifts on April 04, 2007, 08:38:00 PM

i like 5 my self

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 04, 2007, 09:08:00 PM

Get the 5, you can trim the feathers shorter after you chop em once. All ya gotta do is lay the chopped feather back down into the chopper and slide it an inch or so to where ya wanna chop it again.

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: pdubya on April 05, 2007, 07:22:00 AM

Thanks for the info. Roy you da man. Ever since I got the archery bug I have been pouring over all these sites and your pics and info have been very helpful.

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: varmint on April 05, 2007, 12:23:00 PM

I actually like the 5 1/2" high backed myself....

Where you at in SC??

If you're close I'll let you use mine to see how you like them before buying.

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: pdubya on April 05, 2007, 04:02:00 PM

I am a ways away in Florence but thanks. That is kind of how I have cut the few I have done with scissors I think, as I like that traditional look.

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: BillW on April 05, 2007, 04:45:00 PM

I would use 5" but this is personal pref.

I would like to comment on the little chopers. I bought two and they are great. It is easy and I even taught my wife how to do it. I used the old Tom Sawyer trick showing her how much fun it was. Got her to do a dozen while I was fletching.

These choppers work well and will save you money.

Bill

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 05, 2007, 05:09:00 PM

Thanks Paul, glad you are learning.. Roy

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: Rufus on April 05, 2007, 10:14:00 PM

My wife, this really has not much to do with the topic on tap but is related, sure is happy with my choppers.5"-4" don't matter. I use'em cause it ain't good to tick off the cook. It smells whole bunches better around here.

Title: Re: Feather chopper
Post by: LBR on April 05, 2007, 10:35:00 PM

If you have many to chop, you'll be ahead by getting a Vario.  I used Little Chopper's for years, but as long as the Vario is available I won't be buying anything else.  Easier, safer, and a better cut.

Don't bet me wrong--I got my money's worth and then some from the LC's--but the Vario is just a huge step above.

Chad