What is the best way to split turkey feathers?
I use a utility knife and start in the groove of the quill and go from there. The knife tip will usually follow the groove to the end.
me too!!!
Same here.
yep, then I put the side I'm going to use in a straight Bitz clamp and take the sanding block to it.....quick and easy.
Dave
I use a utility knife also, I have found it seems to work better if you cut on a piece of wood, and when you start the cut, push the tip of the knife blade into the wood, then pull the feather through the blade slowly. Then I too use a straight clamp and sand them on my belt sander.. web page (http://www.geocities.com/roy2953/choppen_feathers.htm)
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