Diy Turkey Fan Mount Template

Lay the spread out tail fan onto the cardboard and place a small nail or pin in front of each bottom feather to hold it into position.

Diy turkey fan mount template.

Hang the turkey by the neck. Cut along the middle of the turkey s back. Does anyone know where i can borrow beg steal or buy a pattern plan for a turkey tail fanâ display plaque. 3 4 3 4 1 1 2 so i needed to shave a bit off the thickness of my newly joined boards on the table saw bringing it down to the 1 1 4 size of my turkey fan.

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The process is similar to making a cape though a fan mount has a few added steps to help keep the fan in position once it is dry. I haveâ never seen a turkey tail mount and am unsure how the. Tyler frantz blog so you ve just dropped the hammer on a big ol boss tom. Create the perfect fan mount fan mounting a wild turkey is not only beautiful it s easy to do with just a few household items.

I have a co worker that hunts and likes to mount trophies. Lol follow along as i show you how to make your own turkey tail mounting kit. And even easier on the wallet. Remove the turkey s tail by slicing around the ball and socket joint at the base and twisting it free.

Turkey fan mount day 1. Diy turkey fan display. Continue reading. Here are five cool diy turkey taxidermy projects that are easy to make.

Grasp the skin and pull it gently but firmly away from the body and in the direction of the tail. The other two projects are waiting on hardware so i started one more. This plaque is made by using my late grandfather. If you re like me and you already have one or more turkeys mounted adding to that ever present stack of taxidermy bills for another splurge mount may not be the top priority on your budget.

Simple tail fan display. Using double sided tape i affixed the templates to their respective pieces in the past i have used spray adhesive glue sticks and even wood glue to do this but it always ends up being a cleanup nightmare. For a more immediate mount an epoxy bondo or similar product can be used. Place another piece of cardboard on top of the fan and secure it in place with tape until the tail is dry which should take 5 7 days.

Knife 3x3 sheet of plywood thumbtacks weights and borax. Just in time for thanksgiving.