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Author Topic: Cat whiskers?  (Read 891 times)

Offline DXH

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Cat whiskers?
« on: April 27, 2017, 10:28:00 PM »
Guys putting some on my bow.
I've seen some installed just tied on themselves... Others are tied using serving material ..

How did you do it
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Offline Car54

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2017, 11:13:00 PM »
Here's one way...

Offline hitmantoto

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2017, 04:31:00 AM »

Offline highlow

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2017, 06:17:00 AM »
X2 with hitman. They turn out really nice. Not sloppy like some. I'm in to aesthetics.
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Offline Biggamefish

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2017, 08:09:00 AM »
I used that video to do my cat whiskers and it work very well. I also found multi colorred rubber on the internet so I could mix it up and have 2 tone. Make for some cool silencers.
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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2017, 10:57:00 AM »
I use the same method mentioned in the video, it works very well for me.  I haven't tried them but the bass lure skirts come in some cool colors.

Offline Shadowhnter

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2017, 12:04:00 PM »
I've never liked the idea of rubber silencers. Ive always used fur and loved it.

Then I bought my now most favorite ever longbow from Dan Toelke. He makes the strings and puts in rubber silencers. When I realized that, I figured Id just replace them with my fur. However, after I shot it a bit I decided to give them a chance. After several months now, I actually love them. Dan changed my mind about them, and im certainly glad I held an open mind. Im going to have to learn to install them myself now...lol!

Offline DXH

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2017, 01:04:00 PM »
Hit man thanks for the video !
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Online M60gunner

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2017, 02:22:00 PM »
I use that same video to install cat whiskers. I like the "puff" you get. I do not secure them with glue until I am satisfied about any noise. Seems different bows like them in different positions.

I use lengths of old bowstring, but for all the fuss I am temped to buy a spool of new stuff.

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2017, 06:04:00 PM »
I really like to use small cable ties .
Very quick and easy .
 
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Offline kenneth butler

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2017, 06:18:00 PM »
I go with our Hawaiian friend. They look nice and work well. >>>------> Ken

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2017, 06:49:00 PM »
I like Ryan's shorter whiskers that resemble a small ball on the string. I noticed that the long ones slap the string and make their own noise.

I do all min like that now, have used wool yarn, fur and leather, none work better for me than the short whiskers.
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Offline bowslinger

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2017, 01:40:00 AM »
I use the same video posted by Hitmantoto.  I have a few bows with beaver fur silencers but mostly rely on catwhiskers.  Don't add significant weight when wet.
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Offline Gooserbat

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2017, 11:06:00 AM »
I use the 3" zip ties I get at Walmart instead of serving material.  Quick and easy to install.
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Offline Roadkill

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2017, 12:00:00 AM »
Hit man, well done
Cast a long shadow-you may provide shade to someone who needs it.  Semper Fi

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2017, 12:01:00 AM »
Hit man, well done
Cast a long shadow-you may provide shade to someone who needs it.  Semper Fi

Offline hitmantoto

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2017, 03:16:00 AM »
:goldtooth:

Offline Msturm

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Re: Cat whiskers?
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2017, 03:51:00 AM »
cat fur silencers might work well.
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