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Recent content by rich
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Alternative to Tethrd HYS Strap?
I made a copy of the HYS strap right down to making my own G-hook. If you want some 1" strap cheap just use the straps off of some Harbor Freight etc. cheap ratchet or binder straps. You can usually get a 4 pack of 14 footers for $12 and cheaper if you use the coupons they send out. A single 14... -
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phantom clone help needed
" any other tips " GET A SEWING MACHINE. Ask around your family and friends. I would bet that somebody has a machine sitting around that they would let you use. It may not be "heavy duty" but if it sews a straight stich and will at least sew through one piece of webbing and your cordura you... -
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phantom clone help needed
"great information. is a pleat recommended? I'm using cordura so the pleat should be easy to manage...if thats the way to go " Absolutely in my opinion. You can adjust how much seat you want where. Opened fully and pulled longer on your thighs for sitting is like sitting in a hammock. If just... -
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phantom clone help needed
I followed this design when I built my last saddle and it came out great. Only thing I would add to this would be to use a strip of 1" webbing laid flat and sewn across the outer edges of the pleats. This gives much needed support at this area. I also did this with my bridge loops and lineman... -
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What Happened? Failed Recovery
I know this post of a couple months old but here is something I have picked up in my 50 years of deer hunting. Angles are usually more than we perceive. That slight going away look to us is usually much more of an angle. The shot described and results in my experience is a hit in the low...- rich
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- Forum: Unsuccessful Hunts
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Face paint?
It was 41 years ago. A company came out with a camo face paint kit and I just had to have it because EVERYBODY KNOWS that unless you are camo head to toe a deer can see you a mile away. LOL I spent a good amount of time opening morning of bow season painting my face up just right. It was a...- rich
- Post #26
- Forum: Deer Hunting
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For Saddles: V-92, Tera 40 or something else?
I used Gutermann "upholstery" thread that I got at my local Joann Fabrics. It is 100% polyester and is for outdoor usage. It is rot proof and UV resistant. It does not have a size number just "upholstery". I used the largest needle I could find local and that was a #16 for my Phaff Tiptonic 1171... -
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Platfrom
I don't know if they still have them but Midway USA had the Hawk Helium platform for $59.99 and the one that will fit on the Hawk climbing stick for $29.99. Might check them out.- rich
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- Forum: Saddle Information for New Users
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Deer dogs
When I lived in east NC deer hunting with dogs and a club or group of people was a social thing most Saturdays. Standers were put out with shotguns using buck shot and you DID NOT LEAVE YOUR STAND SPOT UNTIL TOLD TO for safety sake. There were no exceptions or you would not be asked to hunt...- rich
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- Forum: Deer Hunting
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2 panel saddle mods
The first saddle I made was the two panel style and I fought your same problems as well as having my gear bags want to fold over and sag. I gave up on the two panel and made a pleated saddle. With a full around you sewed to the top strap belt it holds everything snug to your body. With the... -
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Can hand sewing be just as dependable as a machine?
It us usually a little leaver that you pull down and the attached peace swings to the back of the needle and a little hook automatically slips through the eye of the needle. You lay your thread across this hook and when your release the leaver it will pull the thread through the eye of the... -
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Can hand sewing be just as dependable as a machine?
Sewing by hand can definitely be done and be as strong as sewing by machine. Proven by thousands of years of stuff sewn by hand before machines were invented. With that said like others have said it will take you a loooooooog time to do it. As for me I SURE WOUND'T try it just before I went to... -
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my first DIY saddle build
That really looks great. Your sewing is impeccable unlike mine. My excuse is I was sewing black on black and it is very hard to see. You will love the pleated saddle. I also made my version of it and got to set in it a couple of weeks ago when the weather cleared up and warmed up some. I did... -
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DIY Parachute Saddle and Pouches
I would just get some spray paint or clear coat spray paint and spray the top of the platform and then sprinkle sand on it and let it dry. That should add grip to it. I made my own stick platform and covered it with some pebble rubber matting that I found at my Dad's house when I was cleaning... -
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DIY Parachute Saddle and Pouches
I did not put leg straps on my saddle. Most that are on saddles are not load bearing and the only reason that I can see that they are there is to help hold the saddle on while walking in. As you have found they are mostly in the way. I used a length of 1 1/2" webbing that came from a safety...