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Title: Stripping Quills
Post by: the cat on 01/05/2012 at 09:00

Hi all,

Just joined the forum, now been posted to sunny brecon in wales. :z2

My question is - whats the best way to strip peacock feather from the quills.

Thanks

Title: Re: Stripping Quills
Post by: Hamish Young on 01/05/2012 at 09:28

Moths work well  :roll

As moths are a wee bit annoying, a rubber works well to strip the quills of 'feather fluff'.

H  :z3

Title: Re: Stripping Quills
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 01/05/2012 at 09:45

I use one of those white, almost plastic like Steadler rubbers. Seems to do the business.

Title: Re: Stripping Quills
Post by: Barry Robertson on 01/05/2012 at 09:51

I use a rubber now or my nail but found the below link perfect! Saves u the hassle and available in some great colours!

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying-materials-tools-etc/234758-%2A%2Abig-wullies-bleached-stripped-dyed-large-peacock-eyes%2A%2A.html

Title: Re: Stripping Quills
Post by: the cat on 01/05/2012 at 10:24

Cheers for the tips - will have a go, or might need to buy :z2

Title: Re: Stripping Quills
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 19/05/2012 at 12:11

Quote from: Rob on 01/05/2012 at 09:45

I use one of those white, almost plastic like Steadler rubbers. Seems to do the business.

couldn't agree more. these are just perfect, they strip the fluff without gripping/pulling tight enough to break the quill.
it takes just a few seconds per quill.
keep in mind that anything bleached almost always reduces it's strength because it eats away material and dries out whatever it touches.

cheers,
marc