How do you glue feathers onto call?

[catman529]

I'm having trouble with epoxy not being sticky enough and the feather pops up. Need a good way to glue hackle feathers into the call before laminating it with Pro Kote. Any advice?


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[KPcalls]

 I've never done it, but I would put the pro cote on it and let it dry some then simply lay the feather on it and then smooth it out with more pro cote.  Just a thought.

[alloutdoors]

Get some U-40 Color Lock from MudHole. Apply the feathers wet, using just water. You may need to do only one feather at a time. With practice you can manage two, I'm not sure more would be possible. Once the feather(s) are positioned how you want apply a coat of Color Lock and let dry. I haven't done one of these recently but I think I put on the Color Lock while the feather was still wet from the water. One coat should do it but you can add a second if you think it needs it. Repeat the process adding one or two feathers at a time. Remember you are working in reverse, the first feathers you apply will be at the bottom of the stack. The Color Lock should give you a pretty good hold but you still need to handle the feather end of the call very delicately while wrapping. Once the feathers are in place I start a wrap of black thread slightly below them and wrap up to and over the feathers for a smooth transition. Once your wrapping is done apply your finish as usual.

[VanHelden Game Calls]

Get some U-40 Color Lock from MudHole. Apply the feathers wet, using just water. You may need to do only one feather at a time. With practice you can manage two, I'm not sure more would be possible. Once the feather(s) are positioned how you want apply a coat of Color Lock and let dry. I haven't done one of these recently but I think I put on the Color Lock while the feather was still wet from the water. One coat should do it but you can add a second if you think it needs it. Repeat the process adding one or two feathers at a time. Remember you are working in reverse, the first feathers you apply will be at the bottom of the stack. The Color Lock should give you a pretty good hold but you still need to handle the feather end of the call very delicately while wrapping. Once the feathers are in place I start a wrap of black thread slightly below them and wrap up to and over the feathers for a smooth transition. Once your wrapping is done apply your finish as usual.

Spectacular   

[crow]

That is really nice looking

[M Sharpe]

I've got one that Gerry Bramblett made using pheasant feathers.

Good job on that one alloutdoors!

[KPcalls]

 That is a nice looking bone....good work.

[catman529]

Thanks and good looking call. How do you get the feather to stick all the way around the call with water? I can't get them to stick with epoxy. I'm using the last 2-3 inch ends of the iridescent hackle right at the base of the tail fan.


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[Snoodsniper]

Alloutdoors that is one beautiful call!!!

[TrackeySauresRex]

Excellent craftsmanship,sweet. 

[jbrown]

Awesome!!!

[misfire]

First thing I do is lay down some medium CA glue, while it is still tacky, apply the feather. The glue will give you a little time to spread it out as needed Either let it dry naturally, or hit it with accelerator.