And what do you think, good, bad, so-so?
I've used them for years. Expensive but you can make as many wires as you care to make for as many shapes as you care to have. One burner will last many lifetimes. Well, it should... :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
I like them, but then I like the smell of burning feathers too... :help: :help: todd
I've got one that I really "liked", untill it quit workin' after about 6 months. :deadhorse:
I have had many years of trouble-free service from mine.
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Killdeer :thumbsup:
I've had the same one for over 20 years,burned thousands of feathers ,still works great.I find my fletch far superior to Pre-cut.wouldn't be without it.
I don't like the smell...prefer choppers
Love mine. Sold all of my choppers off. Don't burn feathers in the house though :scared:
You are a wise man!
Mine has been working without a hitch for the last 25 years and I got it used. I wouldn't doubt if it was 40 years old. I don't expect to have to replace it in my lifetime.
Hey Todd! I'm with you. I love the smell of burning feathers in the morning. Smells like.... archery. ;)
Same here, bought mine used and I bet it is 40 years old. Works like new and makes beautiful perfectly matched feathers. I sold off all of my choppers after picking up one...
...but like was said before, don't burn them in the house :D
So what's the deal? :help: Do I have the only junker one here? :banghead:
Been sing them for over 50 years and still have the first one,
I just got a used one recently but haven't used it yet,
Kurt
They are awesome ,ive used one for over 30 years.I may add its the same one in 30 years .
I got a used one at Compton this year and really like it. My chopper will probably never get used again....
One can certainly create their own unique fletching profile using the burners. To me, archery smells like cedar! :D
Been using mine for over 15 years,still works great.I bought a chopper and did about 36 feathers,wasn't happy with the results and got rid of it.Bought my Youngs feather burner and have been happy ever since.
How do you keep from discoloring your crown with the wire?
I've used both choppers and the burner prefer the burner. Had it for 12 years and not a bit of problem from it.....
My dear wife made a direct and very positive point that I will only burn feathers in the barn. At no time will I do so in the house again. But, I do like my burner!!!! I've had it forever and I'm gettin' to be old as dirt. :D
The overall consensus looks pretty good, guess I'll try one. Thanks for the pic Killdeer and all for the input. :notworthy: :archer:
Joekeith, the Young burner is a pretty simple piece of equipment and should last for years. I'd contact Young and see if they can help.
Andy, move the wire away from the shaft just a bit.
I have three of them, so I guess I like 'em.
I have one and love it! but it is addictive,I would just fletch arrows just to burn them and try new shapes.And do it outside,it smells worse that a Taco Bell bathroom! :thumbsup:
Love mine!!!!
JoeKieth,They must be like cars ,once in a while a lemon shows up.I would contact them and send it back.
Love mine!!! I Have it since 1979
and it is still going strong.
MAY THE SPIRIT OF FRED BEAR GUIDE OUR ARROWS.
'No grinding bones and no burning feathers in the house; and that's an order' that's what I got.
i love mine and the smell, glad to see im not the only one!
Great looking arrow killdeer. :thumbsup:
You buy one it will last the rest of your life... :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Andy Cooper:
How do you keep from discoloring your crown with the wire?
don't get the wire to close to the shaft. When it heats up, the wire expands. Get a couple shafts that you don't mind messing around with, and experiment with it. Once you find the sweet spot, you will forever be happy.
A little denatured alcohol on a cloth works well for cleaning the smoke smudge off a white crown dip.
I used choppers for a number of years. I bought a feather burner and don't use the choppers anymore. I have about six different wire shapes. Really like it. Jim
I love mine.
What is the best way to shape your wires?
I was going to ask the same. I want to make 4in banana cut feathers......
First take a thin cardboard box (I used an oatmeal box), and cut off apiece of it that is taller and longer than your wanting for your fletchings. draw what you want on the cardboard with a VERY SHAPR pencil then just use an exacto knife and cut out your template. Now take your wire (and you said you wanted to make banana's) between the thumb and pointer finger of each hand and with light pressure start stroking it back and forth on the corner of your workbench or similar surface till you have reached your desired design, then with needle nose pliers, make your bends in the wire, and then insert, and have a few test shafts ready.
I just got one, still learning the tricks but I really like it. It is definately an outdoor sport though!
Eric
Charlie,
I love the smell of burning feathers in the morning... Ha! That's classic. :bigsmyl:
todd
A little trick I do when burning arrows with a nice painted crown.I cut 2 small pieces of sheet copper 1/2" wide and just long enough to wrap around the shaft.I just slide these on each shaft befor burning and the hot wire can actually rest right on the thin wrap.after burning just slide the little copper sheets off and put on the next arrow.
Been using the same one since 1967,never had any problems.
QuoteOriginally posted by Grapes:
First take a thin cardboard box (I used an oatmeal box), and cut off apiece of it that is taller and longer than your wanting for your fletchings. draw what you want on the cardboard with a VERY SHAPR pencil then just use an exacto knife and cut out your template. Now take your wire (and you said you wanted to make banana's) between the thumb and pointer finger of each hand and with light pressure start stroking it back and forth on the corner of your workbench or similar surface till you have reached your desired design, then with needle nose pliers, make your bends in the wire, and then insert, and have a few test shafts ready.
Thank you for the info, Great.
As far as the one that does not work - I have found that if a burner is not working it is usually the plug - First try turning the plug over in the socket because the polarity(I think) matters. If that does not work try replacing the plug and plug cord. I bought one that did not work and this fixed it. Worth a try.
BTW - I like them as well.
Bob Urban
I love mine. A fellow trad archer gave it to me when he found out that I liked to make arrows. It must be 40 years old but it still works like a charm!
For making the tight bend in the wire at the end of the fletch I use a pair of round jaw needle nose plyers made just for putting a radius in the bend (got em at an electronics supply store), this seems to make a more consistant heat over the whole ribbon and, I believe, will extend the life of the ribbons. Have several choppers but rarely use them since buying the burner, makes it almost impossible to build arrows without splicing though!
I have been using one- the same one - for way over thirty years. I've never used choppers cause there weren't many to select from when I got really involved with building my own arrows and five inch parabolic were about all you could buy pre-cut. If you have trouble with the filiment heating up properly and quickly enough you can also make sure the pole knobs are tightened down well. Like Todd and Charlie, I kinda like the smell; it usually means I've actually gotten something finished, LOL. GY
I've used one for around 35 years. Can't beat it.