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Title: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: B. Butz on August 20, 2007, 04:14:00 PM
A while back there was a thread about the many archery-related uses for a simple clothes pin--from use in drying dipped and crested arrows to using for the accurate checking of draw length. Anybody able to find that thread via the search engine? I've had no luck. Short of that, what are some uses you've found for the simple clothes pin (beyond just hanging up clothes and keeping your bag of potato chips closed)?
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: eagle24 on August 20, 2007, 04:29:00 PM
I keep one handy when I'm twisting a flemish string.  Usually clip it on the last twist when I finish the first string loop end.  Also, comes in handy if I get interupted (most of the time) and need to stop.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: mcgroundstalker on August 20, 2007, 06:00:00 PM
I keep one on a hook outside the bathroom door. Have a sign that reads; "Enter At Your Own Risk" above it.

... mike ...  :rolleyes:  ...
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: Plumbob on August 20, 2007, 06:15:00 PM
In the winter when wearing pack boots I clip the top of my socks to my long johns.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on August 20, 2007, 06:21:00 PM
Use em to hang a balloon or paper target to a branch...etc
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: bretto on August 20, 2007, 06:44:00 PM
Check my draw length with them. Put one crossways in front of the riser clipped on your arrow.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: Irish on August 20, 2007, 06:47:00 PM
I keep 4 or 5 in my pack, use them to help hold up camo cloth for a temp ground blind.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: JEFF B on August 20, 2007, 07:00:00 PM
i use em for hanging up clothes   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: OconeeDan on August 20, 2007, 08:54:00 PM
Keeps me from getting out of the stand to pee.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: Brutus Hedgeapple on August 20, 2007, 09:51:00 PM
OconeeDan,
        Good one!

I also use several when ground blind hunting to help hold up my blind.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: Hot Hap on August 20, 2007, 09:53:00 PM
When I was a kid we used to take the spring off and turn it around and twist it to make a flame thrower using farmer matches. Hap
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: ArkyBob on August 20, 2007, 10:15:00 PM
Clip them to the gutter down spout of your camper. The water will run down the clothes pin and out and away from the side of the camper and will help keep those black streaks away.
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: ChuckC on August 20, 2007, 10:47:00 PM
If you are into using scent, tape a film canister to a clothespin, stuff cotton or cloth inside, make it stinkie and clip it to an overhead branch.  
ChuckC
Title: Re: 101 Uses For A Clothes Pin
Post by: vermonster13 on August 20, 2007, 10:48:00 PM
Use it to plug your nose when you're hunting partner overdoes it with the fox pee.