Guest MOLLY Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 What do you call the brass/etc caps that go on the top of birds legs called, found an eaten barn owl today and i would like to preserve the legs/claws, but i cannot find what i am looking for? Anyone help please? Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boris b 1 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 drawing pins ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pockets 0 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 They are plastic on the Taxidermy ones! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Something like this..... These ones are wood & brass. Not bothered what the material is as long as it looks good, and dare i say it...tastefull. Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 For these........ Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Ask around for Ferrule Cap Tail Hangers, Moll. Most Taxidermists will know what ye getting at. Brief description of ye purpose and they'll be in no doubt. I've never seen them offered at retail, anywhere. A Pro' would likely have them made to order by a 'smith. Ask ye local aging Hippy type jewelry maker for a quote. Failing that, get some 'shammy' leather. Wet it in Borax solution and sew a hood of it on, tight as ye possibly can, while it's still wet. Any tiny anchor (small shirt button, eg) inside the top will allow ye to thread a loop of brass wire out the top for ye hanger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Ds, thanks but that sounds far too complicated Does anyone know of i just leave them like they are to dry out or should i do anything else to them? Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,093 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Ds, thanks but that sounds far too complicated Does anyone know of i just leave them like they are to dry out or should i do anything else to them? Moll. leave em to dry naturally! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Still cannot get any, the nearest thing ive seen are ones for fox tail but the supplier doesnt do any smaller for legs etc. Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest baldie Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Moll, when they have dried out fully, post them down to me, and i will turn you a pair out of brass.If you have an idea of what shape you want, jot it down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,093 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Still cannot get any, the nearest thing ive seen are ones for fox tail but the supplier doesnt do any smaller for legs etc.Moll. try 4.10 caps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Baldie, have i told you i love you Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 A friend has told me he thinks i am weird for wanting these feet, is it weird Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Ask David to machine you some moll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stubby 175 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I too had thought about using empty brass shells, from either rimfire or centrefire, of an appropiate size Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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