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Author Topic: Shelf Material ?  (Read 370 times)

Offline burch

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Shelf Material ?
« on: August 21, 2011, 10:45:00 AM »
I`m sure this one`s been beat to death. Other than Seal skin ( since we can`t get it anymore ) what`s the best shelf material out there ?

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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2011, 10:49:00 AM »
If you like a soft rest, which is what seal skin is, you might try a Martin rug rest.
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2011, 11:10:00 AM »
I use velcro.....
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2011, 12:11:00 PM »
Velcro, the soft side works really well, Bears rug, works great, easily gotten from several sponsors here.  There is a thick felt one that came on my recurve that is really good, wish I could remember the exact name of it.  Maybe someone with a bit better memory will pick this up and chime in?
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2011, 12:57:00 PM »
Velcro for me. It's durable and silent when drawing an arrow.
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Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2011, 01:02:00 PM »
Industrial velcro, the regular wears pretty quick. Wally-World has it in grey and black! Shawn
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2011, 01:32:00 PM »
I found a lamb's wool girth cover at a flea market for $5. I cut it into shelf size rugs then trim the wool to about 1/8" tall with hair trimmers. I have a lifetime supply of material now for shelving rugs.

I used the #0 attachment for trimming down the wool.
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2011, 01:36:00 PM »
I have one of those little round felt furniture foot pads, cut to shape, on my Browning. It seems to work pretty well.
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2011, 01:37:00 PM »
Woops. Double tap.
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2011, 01:51:00 PM »
Velcor for me...quiet and last a long time.

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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2011, 02:06:00 PM »
Another vote for Velcro.
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2011, 02:27:00 PM »
Here here for the velcro! Wears like iron!
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2011, 02:57:00 PM »
I like the soft side stick on velcro--- a tip--- I like to use a disposable razor and shave it down first. it helps keep your fletching from catching.

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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2011, 04:39:00 PM »
I like calfskin, but Velcro is hard to beat.
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2011, 05:06:00 PM »
Beaver tail for me
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2011, 05:19:00 PM »
alot of guy i know use the good 3m velcro. not the fuzzy side but the catch side. try it out!
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2011, 05:40:00 PM »
I`ve always used Velcro myself but ya gotta admit, it does seem to drag a bit. I`ve never tried Seal Skin but think about it - definatley water proof, seems like it would be pretty slick & smooth. I wonder if Otter Skin would be a good idea ?

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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2011, 06:51:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Shawn Leonard:
Industrial velcro, the regular wears pretty quick. Wally-World has it in grey and black! Shawn
Same for me!
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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2011, 06:57:00 PM »
calf hair for me.

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Re: Shelf Material ?
« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2011, 08:03:00 AM »
lambs wool here also..........it just never wears out............
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