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Title: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Gamblinman on March 24, 2015, 10:56:17 AM
Been a couple of years ago, but someone posted about a plastic jig used to hold the fan spread out while it dries. I bought some, but of course, can't find them now. Would like to order some more. I've searched here and the web, but no luck. Anyone have a lead or link to this product?

Thanks in advance...

Gman




Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: snapper1982 on March 24, 2015, 11:14:50 AM
Is this what you want


http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOJO-OUTDOORS-MOJO-FAN-PRESS-Turkey-Fan-Tail-Mount-HW2305-/261554099185?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce5d6d3f1
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Gamblinman on March 24, 2015, 11:19:26 AM
That would work, but the not the same ones.

TY

Gman
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: snapper1982 on March 24, 2015, 11:25:54 AM
Or this


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flextone-Game-Calls-Fan-Dangler-Turkey-Mounting-Kit-00030-/131432657143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e99ff30f7
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: kjnengr on March 24, 2015, 11:37:08 AM
My buddy and I just use a flattened cardboard box and small stick pins to stick the feathers to the cardboard.  Each feather can be manipulated to cover missing/broken tail feathers.  That and some borax and curing time and you have yourself a preserved turkey fan.
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Marc on March 24, 2015, 11:56:08 AM
Quote from: Treerooster on March 24, 2015, 11:44:26 AM
This one?

http://www.skipenterprises.com/hunting_products.html#the_photo_fan

Actually a really cool idea...  Problem with trying to sell those, is that even for me they would be easy to make...
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: cornfedkiller on March 24, 2015, 12:33:15 PM
Quote from: Treerooster on March 24, 2015, 11:44:26 AM
This one?

http://www.skipenterprises.com/hunting_products.html#the_photo_fan

I looked into getting one of these after someone else mentioned them..They look slick!

The think I was confused about was that 1 of them is $15, or 3 of them is $15..If Im reading that right?

OP..if this is what you are looking for and you order one, order the 3 pack and I will buy one off of you...
Title: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: alloutdoors on March 24, 2015, 01:38:26 PM
If you get just one you get a DVD with it, or you can skip the DVD and get 3 for the same price. I keep one in my vest, one in my waist pack, and one in the vehicle so no matter what I'll have one with me. They work great!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/alloutdoors/_Q7Q7968_zpsc44a7290.jpg)
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Dr Juice on March 24, 2015, 02:44:55 PM
I use a small piece of plywood with 3 finishing nails lined up and 6" apart to hold the fan. Cheap and very effective.
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Muzzy61 on March 24, 2015, 05:19:43 PM
Quote from: kjnengr on March 24, 2015, 11:37:08 AM
My buddy and I just use a flattened cardboard box and small stick pins to stick the feathers to the cardboard.  Each feather can be manipulated to cover missing/broken tail feathers.  That and some borax and curing time and you have yourself a preserved turkey fan.


this is the method i use
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: jakesdad on March 24, 2015, 05:39:13 PM
I use a piece of plywood and use 1" sheetrock screws placed where needed.I then place rubberbands between each set of screws to help hold it all down against the plywood.Borax it and let it sit.
Title: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Huntingwithahoyt on March 24, 2015, 06:09:02 PM
^^^^ this by far.....cheap and everything can be found at most homes....I have done dozens this way


Sent from: 20 ft up in a treestand!
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Gamblinman on March 24, 2015, 06:45:01 PM
Quote from: Treerooster on March 24, 2015, 11:44:26 AM
This one?

http://www.skipenterprises.com/hunting_products.html#the_photo_fan

That's it!

Thanks Treerooster, and thanks for everyone's suggestions.

Gman
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: spurman on March 24, 2015, 06:49:34 PM
Here is a very cheap spreader that works pretty good.
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: cornfedkiller on March 25, 2015, 09:52:24 AM
I'm thinking about putting an order in for a couple of the Skip Enterprise ones simply for taking field photos (I could make something out of plywood, but for a couple bucks, I'd rather have one that isnt going to snag on things in my bag), and I'm curious if there is anyone here who would be interested in buying one from me if I order a few.

I need a couple for myself, but the more I buy the cheaper they are, so I'm just trying to make them cheaper for everyone if there are a couple guys here that want them..
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: Spitten and drummen on March 25, 2015, 11:00:19 AM
Quote from: kjnengr on March 24, 2015, 11:37:08 AM
My buddy and I just use a flattened cardboard box and small stick pins to stick the feathers to the cardboard.  Each feather can be manipulated to cover missing/broken tail feathers.  That and some borax and curing time and you have yourself a preserved turkey fan.
cheap and very effective. been doing this for years.
Title: Re: Turkey Fan holder - for drying
Post by: born2hunt on March 25, 2015, 12:35:49 PM
I've got a 2 inch thick sheet of Styrofoam that I have used for years.  The finish nails go into it easier and I position  tiles on the fan to weight it down so it drys nice and flat.