Diy Turkey Fan Mount Template

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.

Diy turkey fan mount template.

I started another project last night. Knife 3x3 sheet of plywood thumbtacks weights and borax. 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. Saved by beth n ryan gibbs.

Grasp the skin and pull it gently but firmly away from the body and in the direction of the tail. For a more immediate mount an epoxy bondo or similar product can be used. Simple tail fan display. Lol follow along as i show you how to make your own turkey tail mounting kit.

I have a co worker that hunts and likes to mount trophies. 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. Hang the turkey by the neck. Continue reading.

Cut the tail away from the body at the point where it narrows at the end of the body. Remove the turkey s tail by slicing around the ball and socket joint at the base and twisting it free. 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. 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.

I haveâ never seen a turkey tail mount and am unsure how the. I have been asked to build one which is a simple project but have no idea of the optimal size dimensions and the configuration. Cut along the middle of the turkey s back. Just in time for thanksgiving.

Tyler frantz blog so you ve just dropped the hammer on a big ol boss tom. Here are five cool diy turkey taxidermy projects that are easy to make. 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. This plaque is made by using my late grandfather.

Turkey fan mount day 1. 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. A cheap and easy option for hunters. Does anyone know where i can borrow beg steal or buy a pattern plan for a turkey tail fanâ display plaque.

The other two projects are waiting on hardware so i started one more. Barn wood turkey mount.