Diy Turkey Fan Mount Template

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.

Diy turkey fan mount template.

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Cut along the middle of the turkey s back. This plaque is made by using my late grandfather. Barn wood turkey mount. Remove the turkey s tail by slicing around the ball and socket joint at the base and twisting it free.

Lol follow along as i show you how to make your own turkey tail mounting kit. Turkey fan mount day 1. I started another project last night. Just in time for thanksgiving.

Simple tail fan display. Here are five cool diy turkey taxidermy projects that are easy to make. Cut the tail away from the body at the point where it narrows at the end of the body. Does anyone know where i can borrow beg steal or buy a pattern plan for a turkey tail fanâ display plaque.

Saved by beth n ryan gibbs. 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. 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. A cheap and easy option for hunters.

I haveâ never seen a turkey tail mount and am unsure how the. Grasp the skin and pull it gently but firmly away from the body and in the direction of the tail. 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. The other two projects are waiting on hardware so i started one more.

I have a co worker that hunts and likes to mount trophies. 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. Knife 3x3 sheet of plywood thumbtacks weights and borax. Hang the turkey by the neck.

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. For a more immediate mount an epoxy bondo or similar product can be used.