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It would be helpful to me at least, if those of you who have "harvested" Down from existing gear, your experience?
Knowing what a "messy" project this can be ...:scared:
And, does anyone know how a production manufacturer loads the baffels? I'm assuming they would have a machine of some kind.
Thanks in advance for your time ...;)
dp
www.dphammockgear.com
Theres some good videos on youtube of the manufacturing/harvesting/cleaning of down. Check it.
Vacuums and facemasks..
Gargoyle,
Thanks for a start ...
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/Y4359E/y4359e0c.htm
Wonder how many Canada geese it would take to create a couple pounds of down as they are everywhere here in central Indiana? :eek:
Haven't found anything on vacuums yet. Got www address?
ps: Nice tarps ...
Woodburner ... send me a PM on it's weight?
Hangerz
Best I could gather was, the majority of these machines weigh about a TON?
And of course ... they're made in china .....................
http://www.bikudo.com/product_search...g_machine.html
When is America going to "wake-up" and start manufacturering again?
AnyBODY have Down/Feather DIY info other than by hand? :rolleyes:
search for down eductor
http://http://www.backpackinglight.c...hread_id=33573
here's where the vacuum comes in, have fun!!!
Fred,
What a guy ! You just saved me thou$and$ and kept my bedroom floor from caving-in.
a big THANKS
dp
www.dphammockgear.com