Red Tail "Slip On"

[sakerjack]

Not sure there will be a huge interest but I have had a few guys ask about slip on hoods for their red tails. I pulled out some old patterns Dennis Maynes gave me and found this unique one and I have been working on them for a few weeks now. What is neat about this hood is that the chin area under the beak has for lack of a better word has a working 'Hinge". It should allow for a better fit and the key is that is slightly flexible which will enable the falconer to easily slip on the hood or slip off.
I hope to have at least one with me at the NAFA Meet to see how it works and what other changes maybe needed. I am on my 10th prototype hood at the moment with a larger beak opening..

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[Lowachi]

ya can try em on Easy at Kearney

[California Native]

Hi Ken,

How do you keep your work table so organized ? Mine never looks that good. Whats the timer for ? Glueing seams ?

Dan

[sakerjack]

ya can try em on Easy at Kearney

Sounds great thanks Rich..

[sakerjack]

Hi Ken,

How do you keep your work table so organized ? Mine never looks that good. Whats the timer for ? Glueing seams ?

Dan

Hello Dan, Well not super tidy but somewhat organized and EVERYTHING is reachable from my chair and work desk, all I have to do is turn on my swivel chair and get what I need. I time everything, especially applying dyes , drying time for them and you are correct glueing seams.

[Lowachi]

Hello Dan, Well not super tidy but somewhat organized and EVERYTHING is reachable from my chair and work desk, all I have to do is turn on my swivel chair and get what I need. I time everything, especially applying dyes , drying time for them and you are correct glueing seams.

Much more organized than mine....you don't want to see my work area... too small for all the projects. Things get placed in racks between 'shifts'. Works well enough I suppose, I just don't have the room I did.

Ken, both the RT's will arrive Friday nite, just check in the yard after morning coffeeSat morning

[sakerjack]

Much more organized than mine....you don't want to see my work area... too small for all the projects. Things get placed in racks between 'shifts'. Works well enough I suppose, I just don't have the room I did.

Ken, both the RT's will arrive Friday nite, just check in the yard after morning coffeeSat morning

The one I have on the block now would be for a LARGE female rtail and I will try to make one or two more, I will hunt you down Sat when we get there.

[Lowachi]

The one I have on the block now would be for a LARGE female rtail and I will try to make one or two more, I will hunt you down Sat when we get there.

with bracelets and jesses only, Gwen flies 40.5-41.5, Easy 39.5 -40.5 oz.. We'll give em a try.

[sakerjack]

with bracelets and jesses only, Gwen flies 40.5-41.5, Easy 39.5 -40.5 oz.. We'll give em a try.

I will try and have two hoods to try Rich,, the one on the block is likely too big but I will get a smaller one done before I go. IF ANYONE has got a BIG ASS female RTAIL and would like to try my RT SLIPER, please see me at the meet. If it Fits its yours!!

[sakerjack]

Much more organized than mine....you don't want to see my work area... too small for all the projects. Things get placed in racks between 'shifts'. Works well enough I suppose, I just don't have the room I did.

Ken, both the RT's will arrive Friday nite, just check in the yard after morning coffeeSat morning

MORNING COFFEE??? Surely you jest?,, a swig of Jack, a shot of what AILS ya and a bud man. Oh Ya, knee pain killers, Zantac and Bacon and eggs,, Sucks getting OLD!!

[COMEAUX]

MORNING COFFEE??? Surely you jest?,, a swig of Jack, a shot of what AILS ya and a bud man. Oh Ya, knee pain killers, Zantac and Bacon and eggs,, Sucks getting OLD!!

BUD!!!:eek:

[sakerjack]

BUD!!!:eek:

LMAO,,, it just came to mind as I was sucking a few down,, I am waiting for that Texas IMPORT!!

[COMEAUX]

LMAO,,, it just came to mind as I was sucking a few down,, I am waiting for that Texas IMPORT!!

It will be therepeaceebeeer

[sakerjack]

It will be therepeaceebeeer

Can life's ANTICIPATION get any better than this , Texas Beer, Coon Ass Shrimp Boil,, Great friends and Falconry????????? I don't think so!

[Lowachi]

MORNING COFFEE??? Surely you jest?,, a swig of Jack, a shot of what AILS ya and a bud man. Oh Ya, knee pain killers, Zantac and Bacon and eggs,, Sucks getting OLD!!

actually 2 aleive, 1 prilosec & 2 vicodin, sausage,toast n eggs and Irish coffee, pretty much for years. It's not getting old, it's the mis-spent youth!frus)frus). Life happens, "Life begins at the end of the comfort zone!!"

[Keith Denman]

Hi Ken just seen this thread and Love those hoods. The design is so cool. I like the round sinnett top knot. It looks cool how you feed the end piece back in, very interesting.

[COMEAUX]

Can life's ANTICIPATION get any better than this , Texas Beer, Coon Ass Shrimp Boil,, Great friends and Falconry????????? I don't think so!

You forgot one :eek: the "BLACK"beeerbeeer

[Dirthawking]

I will try and have two hoods to try Rich,, the one on the block is likely too big but I will get a smaller one done before I go. IF ANYONE has got a BIG ASS female RTAIL and would like to try my RT SLIPER, please see me at the meet. If it Fits its yours!!


Brandi's RT flies around the 1350 (47.62 ounces) or higher mark. You are welcome to try and get one on her.

[sakerjack]

Brandi's RT flies around the 1350 (47.62 ounces) or higher mark. You are welcome to try and get one on her.

Thank you, if you are around look me up, I will have two for sizing the larger one and a smaller female hood. I am making one for Rich and his Rtails and the other one that is finished.
They are unique, that little hinge chin strap might be a keeper.