Powerstroke Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I've got a half dozen tail fans that I'd like to finally get on the wall and I just cant find a plaque that I like. I prefer a wooden plaque that the fan sits in and holds the beard. I am not savvy in woodworking or artsy things, or I would find a way to make some. Where do you get your mounting plaques? I have 4 turkey fans and 2 grouse fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapSteve Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I get mine from Fleet Farm or some other place online. I used to make my own but it got to be a too much of a pain. Quick, easy, not to much work. I like simple mounts so I like these. http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/h-s-strut-turkey-tail-beard-mounting-kit/0000000004198or http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aturkey%20fan%20mount%20kit I will glue the beard into the brass of the shot gun shell and thread the spurs with some wooden beads of the same wood finish. Then attach them to the mount. I like the consistency of the plaques because it really shows off the unique aspects of each fan when they're mounted together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I wish I was better at wooding working as well because most of them in the stores are boring and cheap!! I have two fans also waiting to go on something nice if I could find it! Sounds like a new idea for PurpleFloyd to get into since he is a "woody" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapSteve Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Try looking at some of the taxidermy supply places online. They have a lot of custom options if you're not into the simpler stuff. I used to make mine from walnut or oak but for some reason kids, work, other hunting, and fishing got in the way so I went the easy route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt4 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 If you got to the deer classic there is a guy there that makes plaques of the state you want. I"m thinking of getting a couple of a few states I've taken birds from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard53 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Just do an internet search and type in "turkey fan plaque". You'll find a ton of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdaddy Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I made mine and my daughters for our first turkeys this spring. I think they turned out great. I like the idea of making my own. It was work and took time but in the end it is satisfying. And I'm sure I'll never see any that look the same as these. Made of mahogany with a clear gloss polyurethane. My daughter can mount 7 more beards on hers on each of the flat areas on the bottom part of the plaque . leech~~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdaddy Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Should have rotated the pics, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHuynh Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I also get mine from a sporting goods store but there are a few custom options online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice work fishdaddy. They turned out really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Very nice fishdaddy, nicest lookin I have seen in some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTV Magazine Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I usually get mine from Tim over at Stump Jumper Designs. He does great work and has lots of choices of woods etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachD Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Do a google search of walnut hollow country turkey mount They make nice real wood ones I ordered mine from them on amazon as it was cheaper on there for some reason They make ones without the picture on it if that's your style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt4 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Here is the guy that makes state plaques. have one made for which ever state you took your bird in. http://www.rawescapes.com He is at the Deer classic every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graybeard53 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Try this site http://www.taxidermistwoodshop.com Lots of choices, Reasonable prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhinrichs Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I just do the salt thing and hang them! It's simple but works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, rkhinrichs said: I just do the salt thing and hang them! It's simple but works I used salt mixed with some Borax and let them dry in the garage for a while pin fanned out to plywood up where no mice can get at them. Edited June 2, 2017 by leech~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graybeard53 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I also use a salt/borax mix. Pin and dry on plywood. Once it's dry, I use either Bondo or two part epoxy to cover the tail butts (front and back). It keeps bugs away and also keeps the fan from curving as it ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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