There was a thread on here a short while back talking about mirrored blinds and it provided the "kick in the pants" I needed to get to the re-make of mine.
As I said before there was something that just bothered me about the 1st one I built so I tore it apart and rebuilt it... well that one was worse than the 1st so I tore it apart and I hadn't gotten around to doing it all over again until now.
Here is the latest and last re-build. I think I have it how I want it.
This is set up in the end of my garden.
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A litte closer look.
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Thanks for looking.
God bless,Mudd
Hey Mudd....it must work pretty darn good cuz I can't see you in there anywhere!!!!!
Iv' been wondering what to do with all my old mirrors! Thanks Mudd
Did you make it look like tombstones on purpose? Seems ironic that it is built for you to hide and kill something and resembles a grave site.....HA
Good job Mudd way cool as you say!!
That looks great Mudd. Heck I thought the old one did too.
Hey Mudd, I was the one who started the thread - yours looks great! The tombstone look is really just a simple way of having a balance between cover and shooting ports.
Looks good Roy. You got the Mylar to lay perfectly flat this time.....no distortion to the reflection. Hope it serves you well this season. :thumbsup:
Mirror blinds always seemed like an interesting concept to me but have to wonder if the critters would spook once they saw themselves moving at close range. I mean, wouldn't you run away if suddenly you saw you walking past you, lol. And how do you get the shot off if the critter keeps staring at his image in the mirror and then sees you popping out of himself? :scared: :laughing:
QuoteOriginally posted by TSP:
Mirror blinds always seemed like an interesting concept to me but have to wonder if the critters would spook once they saw themselves moving at close range. I mean, wouldn't you run away if suddenly you saw you walking past you, lol. And how do you get the shot off if the critter keeps staring at his image in the mirror and then sees you popping out of himself? :scared: :laughing:
If an animal gets close enough to see itself with the downward angle that the blind sits, it will only run away after the arrow has passed through it...lol
Than you all for the kind words.
God bless,Mudd
Great job Mudd! Looks very well built. What did you use for materials in this one, and about how much do you have invested? If you don't mind my asking of course.
One bathroom wall board from Menards(I got it for $10. since it was a cover sheet)
The mirrored Mylar I ordered from a greenhouse supply company.(about $25)
I still have some left over after using enough to build this blind this over and over(3X's)...lol
Hi-strength 3M-90 spray on adhesive.(about $15)
The zip ties that hold the whole thing together and allow it to be folded I've had for years so I can't tell you how much they cost.
Getting it right on the 3rd try....priceless!!...lol
One thing I forgot to mention.
I attach a small rope on both sides at the top which I use as an anchor to prevent the wind from affecting it.
God bless, Mudd
Do you have any pictures of the back side? Did you build a frame or is the wall board sturdy enough be its self.
No frame, just stands alone. I can get pictures of the back side if you like but it's just camo'ed up.
Do you stake the ropes to the ground or tie them off on something?
Whatever works.
Cool Mudd. I'd also like to see some pics of the back side. Might also be cool to see some pics with you sitting behind it.
OK but please give me a little time.
I'd like to wait for a day or so, the temps are supposed to drop.
God bless,Mudd
The temps drop just enough to make me try this without drowning altogether in sweat...lol
I set this up on what would represent an open field which in my opinion would be one of the most difficult locations to hunt.
From the backside
(http://i.imgur.com/L3PZMhw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OjLQ10V.jpg)
With me behind it.
(http://i.imgur.com/gsXxa8U.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hbxqwUy.jpg)
Thanks for looking.
God bless,Mudd
Nice looking salad patch. Oh, there's a blind in it. And there's Mr. Mudd peeking out. Looks like it oughta work to me.
If that salad was in my yard it would be full of deer in no time. You could take two of those blinds and surround yourself and sit right in the middle of the salad patch.
looks great! thanks
Mudd, you said you used wallboard. is that the same thing as sheetrock? i watched the video, and he used Plexiglass (which is pretty pricey). how do you think the wallboard will hold up? anybody know of any type of plastic panels that might hold up to moisture, but not be as expensive as plexiglass?
a little research turned up this. if it's smooth on the back side, rather than textured like the front, it would be good. only 1/8" thick, though.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_72406-44905-688841_0__?productId=3601948&Ntt=paneling&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dpaneling&facetInfo=#BVRRWidgetID
there is a plastic "cardboard" out there, looks just like cardboard (construction) only it is made of plastic. It is strong, light, likely impervious to water and probably suitably cheap.
Made of polypropylene, and it is corrugated sheets, sold as 2' x 3' I believe.
Hmmm
ChuckC
What I got is like congregated plastic.
alright, I gota make one of these now! :)
The link that Johnny posted is, what we call in the restaurant business, FRP (fiber reinforced plastic.)
What Chuck and Roy are talking about is called coroplast. It's used in yard signs, political election signs, etc. This seems like the better product to me. It should be lighter and easier to cut. All you need is a straight edge and a razor knife.
I happen to have a couple of sheets of that laying around. (I used to use it to make granite countertop templates.) I may have to order some Mylar sheet and make me one of those bad boys.
Good job, Mudd!
thanks for the clarification, guys. i know what you are talking about now.
Roy,
Looks pretty good buddy! I may need to make one before November.
I love this idea-great job
Looks like it will get the job done! I love it!
Mudd, what do you think about inventing a "ghost decoy". A turkey decoy, out of that material. Actually, making a smaller, several sided "blind" to be set out near your decoy, Once the turkey is close enough, it will see itself and get upset and look at (and try to fight) the new comer and not at you .
Think it will work ?
Where did you acquire your mylar ?
ChuckC
What a great idea. Does any one know where I would find the coroplast to make one of these??
Hey Kent, try the Home Depot (if there is one in your area ) they have it at our area store and it's $22.00 FOR A 4'X8' SHEET. Probably a lot cheaper in the USA. :wavey:
I love it!!!!!!!!
I have looked at those mirror blinds that are commercially made and laugh at the build quality and the cost.
You my friend have an awesome idea and this is now on my to do list. Thanks for sharing!
when this run's it's course it needs to go to the how to resource section on Tradgang. Nice work Mudd. :thumbsup:
Thanks Canadian Idle I will.
How tall is it?
Mudd,
Thanks for sharing. Would you mind sharing the dimensions?
Someone ask what if the Animal see's himself...
I don't think Animals know what they look like....
Can you imagin what it would be like if they made a cloth like that, and you just wore a jumpsuit made from it....
Nice job Mudd....
I'll try to get up some specs later today.
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So to sum it all up, it's 43" top to bottom, the top across is 23" and 19" across the bottom.
God bless,Mudd
Mudd
Thanks for the great pictures & your descriptions.
I have a question your last picture partially answers it. How difficult/cumbersome is it to carry? We could probably put together a backpack type carrying system?
Sweet! Might look like one creepy dude with that set up in the front yard but great for the woods!!
Thanks, Mudd. I hope to make one and your info will help me GREATLY!