Feather drying time

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I just killed some geese and I am going to use the Feather for some arrows How long do I need to let my goose feather dry before I can use them?

[Orion]

About two seconds.  They don't need any drying time.  Just split, grind, glue and trim.  QED.  Have fun

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Thanks Jerry.

[dino]

Yep, I've shot them in the back yard before and took them right into the shop and ground the feathers right away.

[lpcjon2]

How do you grind them. what do you use?

[trapperDave]

I use the grinding wheel on my bench grinder

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Thanks TrapperDave I going to Harbor Freight to get one after Christmas.

[longstiks]

A good grinder to get is a belt-disc combo. Then you can do your feathers - taper shafts and do end tapers all with the same tool.
Denny