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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: PeteC on October 12, 2008, 01:59:33 pm

Title: Simple feather grinding clamp
Post by: PeteC on October 12, 2008, 01:59:33 pm

I have several different gadgets I use to hold the feathers I'm grinding.But I came across this the other day,and it's so simple ,and works so well,I thought I'd share.It is a industrial door hinge,with duct tape applied to the inside,to prevent the feather from slipping.Then clamped shut with a small pair of vice-grips.then grind,either by hand,(sanding block,or piece of sandpaper on a clipboard),or with a belt-sander ,as I'm using in the picture.  The hinge in the picture is 5",and I cut feathers 5 1/2",but it still works great.A larger hinge would probably even be better.   God Bless


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Title: Re: Simple feather grinding clamp
Post by: Little John on October 12, 2008, 02:31:27 pm

Good idea, wiil have to get one, and might as well break down and get a belt sander as well.    Kenneth

Title: Re: Simple feather grinding clamp
Post by: Sparrow on October 12, 2008, 04:04:29 pm

 Beautiful man !  I have been doing them by hand. I like what you got there much better. Thanks:   Frank

Title: Re: Simple feather grinding clamp
Post by: Hillbilly on October 12, 2008, 09:54:46 pm

I use something very similar, and it works pretty good.