Homemade wing burners...

[netsec007]

I am looking for a way to make my own wing burner, or similar tools. Anyone had any success in doing this?

netsec007

[flyty]

I read about someone who did that. I think they used brass sheeting, which they cut into small rectangles, and then drew the outline on the brass and used a grinder to shape it.

[netsec007]

As I look at the tools you can buy, they look just like that. I now need to go find brass sheeting and see what I can come up with. Maybe some hard platic with a high heat rating will work.

Home Depot here I come.

Anyone else have an idea?

[flyty]

"Maybe some hard platic with a high heat rating will work."

I doubt it. The idea is to use a material that conducts heat well, so that it can burn the wing.

[edit]hmm...I guess I didn't have my head on straight when I posted this message. Hard plastic with a high heat rating would work and it would be easier to shape.

[Ouzel]

Considering the amount of material needed you might want to try a hobby shop before Home Depot.

[Trout4x]

With all the hassle why not just buy the wing burners?

[Ouzel]

You're right, but some like to make their own tying tools.

[Trout4x]

I see, if that is the case, as far as saving money I don't think so on this project.

[netsec007]

...for creating your own

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/tyingtips/part195.html

It doesn't mention the cost of the brass, but I'll go find some.

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