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Offline DEP

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rest shelf material
« on: February 27, 2013, 08:59:00 AM »
I've been using the replacement pads for painting edgers on my rest shelfs.  I peel them off the hard plastic backing and apply them with 2 sided tape.  The bristles are slanted and will help keep the arrow next to the plate if they are pointed that direction.  Pads come in a 2 pack and can be found in the paint deptartment of your store.  I haven't been doing it long enough to know about durability yet, but 2 pads cost $2.50 and will make 16 rests.

Offline ISP 5353

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2013, 09:10:00 AM »
Cool idea.  Are they quiet?

Offline LBR

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2013, 09:58:00 AM »
I use the fuzzy side of industrial strength self-adhesive Velcro.  Get it at Wal-Mart.  A lifetime supply is pretty cheap.

Chad

Offline StickSlinger74

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2013, 06:17:00 PM »
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Originally posted by LBR:
I use the fuzzy side of industrial strength self-adhesive Velcro.  Get it at Wal-Mart.  A lifetime supply is pretty cheap.

Chad
x2  I purchased a 20' roll a couple years ago and have only used a few inches.  Works great & lasts a while.  I replace it only when I change my strings!

Offline RAU

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2013, 08:52:00 PM »
X3 on that self stick soft side Velcro. It's about perfect in my opinion. Quiet, cheap, and durable

Offline lyleberry

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2013, 10:31:00 PM »
X4 on the velcro... plus the black color goes well with most bows.

Offline Stump73

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 10:43:00 PM »
X5 Velcro
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Offline njloco

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2013, 10:45:00 PM »
I tried the velcro, but thought it had too much friction on the arrow upon initial release. I switched to a feather rest a friend made for me and all I could say was WOW ! Faster, more accuracy quieter.

The idea Dep came up with is real good and I'll have to try this.
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Offline chanumpa

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2013, 02:06:00 AM »
Always been a big fan of seal skin.When it got hard to get ,I have tried river otter and also like velcro and think that its is fast ,lasts long and is cheap,accessable,and works good in wet weather and or freezing conditions.

Offline JamesKerr

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2013, 01:52:00 PM »
Velcro or Calf hair for me. Both are easy to find, slick, quiet, and durable.
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Offline Reaper TN

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2013, 02:31:00 PM »
VELCRO!
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Offline stujay

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2013, 03:11:00 PM »
industrial velcro here too. Can purchase a 10' roll reasonably at wally's world.

Offline creekwood

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2013, 03:36:00 PM »
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Originally posted by chanumpa:
Always been a big fan of seal skin.
Ya might try Frank and see if he still has some seal skin for sale.

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Offline Andy Cooper

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2013, 04:49:00 PM »
I used Velcro until I got hold of some seal skin...when that runs out, then back to Velcro.
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Offline monsterbuck

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2013, 04:51:00 PM »
Velcro mostly, and calf hair. God bless.
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Offline Marc B.

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2013, 06:13:00 AM »
Beavertail on mine.

Offline johnnyk71

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Re: rest shelf material
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2013, 11:34:00 AM »
there are prettier/cooler things out there to use, and i have them on some of my bows, but there's no doubt that Velcro is a sure winner.
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