I have several dozen turkey feathers I am wanting to chop. I would like to do 4"-4.5" long by no more than 1/2"high banana feathers. My question is for you guys who have modified your chopper, did you start with the high back or low back chopper. Thanks in advance, Jeff
I have a low profile and tried to make 4" and it turned out about 3/16 tall. I would use the higher profile.
I have the higher profile one and did the mod, and it makes a nice feather.
You guys should really invest in a burner. It is just so easy!
Ya, I agree. If you want to play with different patterns, feather burner is the way to go. It's alot of fun and it is also way more consistant.
I use a popsickle stick as a "fence" on my high back banana chopper. I tape it down and can remove it if I want full size fletchings. With the stick firm against the bottom it cuts a 4" fletch. I have also used it with double sided foam tape to make a 5" fletch with the same cutter.
Getting consistant chops is no problem with the choppers. I just chopped 314 5" low pro bananas and they are all identically perfect.
It depends on what height you want on your 4" cuts. If you want tiny use a low profile. If you want bigger use the high back.
Thanks for all the replys.
Jeff