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Title: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 25, 2021, 07:49:56 PM
Check this stuff out
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Super thin backing maybe? It comes in clear or mirror :thumbsup: I also think it can be custom printed. High temp resistance and it's bondable!

I would go for the mirror, Rambo edition; [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Mirror would be awesome for hunting. Especially with a wide limb design. You could either reflect the sunlight into their eyes or if your stalking, trick them into thinking their reflection is a buddy stopping by
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Mad Max on April 25, 2021, 07:57:30 PM
Rambo tuff :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 26, 2021, 12:21:18 AM
I was doing a spring shop purge and found these rolls of Mylar I forgot about. Trying to figure out what to do with it. It would be good for a heat box liner. Who knows what else. Have to find out how to bond it to wood :bigsmyl:
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Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 27, 2021, 02:35:54 PM
Decided I would test my theory. Going to see how close I can get to the critters, I'm thinking they are going to be dazzled and not recognize me and the dog.
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Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: onetone on April 27, 2021, 08:16:03 PM
It’ll be interesting to hear your results! I’ve always gone on the theory that bright reflections are something to avoid in the field. Any reflections sure catch my eye and seem out of the norm in nature.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 29, 2021, 10:16:45 AM
Truth be told, I was being a smart A$$. But I did actually walk around with my mirrored sunglasses and bow for a while. The deer just looked at us like they normally do. I imagine they know us by smell and any goofy outfits worn won't fool them.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: onetone on April 29, 2021, 11:24:45 AM
LOL joke’s on me! I thought you were going out with that Mylar taped to your bow ... There’s a herd of Mulies here like that, they hardly pay me notice when I go outside. I’ll try to find a pic.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: onetone on April 29, 2021, 11:52:38 AM
Here are some of the ususal suspects.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 29, 2021, 02:47:40 PM
I did go out with the mylar on the bow! They didn't give it a second look, but they are neighborhood deer.
They see or smell us every day I am sure.

You are making me miss NM!  You live in an enchanting place :cheesy:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 29, 2021, 04:35:07 PM
Look how thin that masked man is:)

How many pounds down are ya now, Flem?

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: ztontonz on April 29, 2021, 09:51:52 PM
I like mylar when I glue up a riser. I place it between the riser blocks and my little gluing table. I can clamp everything down and the mylar always comes off easy.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 30, 2021, 12:24:21 AM
Look how thin that masked man is:)

How many pounds down are ya now, Flem?

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

15! Now I just got to transform what remains into some muscle :dunno:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 04:17:56 AM
Good job...   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 30, 2021, 08:35:02 AM
Thanks Roy, would not have done it without being inspired by your success!
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 08:50:28 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Longcruise on April 30, 2021, 09:08:50 AM

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15! Now I just got to transform what remains into some muscle :dunno:

I'm working on that too and it goes slower as age is added on.  :o
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 09:25:42 AM
Mike, I took off 21 pounds...

You can do it..
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Longcruise on April 30, 2021, 12:30:12 PM
Mike, I took off 21 pounds...

You can do it..

Oh, I was referring to the rebuild of muscle.   I've lost 59# since last November 1st. 
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 12:33:55 PM
Damn that's great, Mike.....

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Longcruise on April 30, 2021, 01:03:35 PM
Thanks Roy. Being told I was diabetic was a huge motivator.   :o

It cost some muscle mass but I'm making slooooow progress getting it back.
I really need to lose another 20 and am working on it.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Flem on April 30, 2021, 01:26:21 PM
Good on you Mike :thumbsup:

Waining core strength and a growing tool shed was my motivation.
Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 01:26:38 PM
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Title: Re: New Best Thing
Post by: Longcruise on April 30, 2021, 03:04:31 PM
Good on you Mike :thumbsup:

Waining core strength and a growing tool shed was my motivation.

Yeah, I was a little shocked when I took a close look at myself in the mirror one day.   :scared:

There is a rec center less than a mile from my house but they were closed up until about mid March.  I've been able to work out since then and things are coming around.