Diy Turkey Fan Mount Template

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Diy turkey fan mount template.

Saved by beth n ryan gibbs. 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 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.

And even easier on the wallet. Lol follow along as i show you how to make your own turkey tail mounting kit. Does anyone know where i can borrow beg steal or buy a pattern plan for a turkey tail fanâ display plaque. Cut the tail away from the body at the point where it narrows at the end of the body.

I have been asked to build one which is a simple project but have no idea of the optimal size dimensions and the configuration. 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. Continue reading. Hang the turkey by the neck.

Remove the turkey s tail by slicing around the ball and socket joint at the base and twisting it free. 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. Barn wood turkey mount. I started another project last night.

A cheap and easy option for hunters. 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.

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. Just in time for thanksgiving. I have a co worker that hunts and likes to mount trophies. I haveâ never seen a turkey tail mount and am unsure how the.

Cut along the middle of the turkey s back. Simple tail fan display. Turkey hunting gear turkey hunting season hunting humor hunting stuff hunting quotes archery hunting coyote hunting hunting dogs deer hunting decor. Turkey fan mount day 1.

This plaque is made by using my late grandfather. The other two projects are waiting on hardware so i started one more.