Plucking fingers per sq"

[chickenwhisperer]

I need to start my plucker.
I found my source of fingers.
Its going to be powered by an electric(not battery) drill motor.
My plucker is going to be loosely based on those bright red/white table-top pluckers, you know . . .

The plucking drum will be 1.5" or 2" pvc, with an axle and bearings on either end, set in a wooden box with the drill outside..

Is there a formula for rubber fingers per square inch or something?
I plan on the plucking drum being 12" long.

I need to know whether to get 10 or 25 rubber fingers.

 

[Bantimna]

I've got no idea, hope someone can help you.

BUMP

 

[ghulst]

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I think 10 would be enough. I made a whizbang plucker and have some xtra fingers if you need them. PM me if interested.

 

[Big George]

I put 25 on a 6 inch pvc drum that is about 12 inches high. I think I got them from McMurray. I run it on my drill press and it works great. More fingers means you can run the bird up and down a little to cover all the surfaces. Good luck

 

[chickenwhisperer]

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Thankyou, exactly what I was looking for . . .

Do you know what RPM your drill press runs at?