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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 08:54 pm


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Ok guys I came up with this idea when the power was out for 3 days last year from the ice storm. See pics…your welcome in advance.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 08:54 pm


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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 08:55 pm


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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 08:56 pm


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Sorry for the sideways pics

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 08:58 pm


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Nice work. Just a pad for my butt and ready to go.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:01 pm


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Applause!

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:02 pm


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I just use a piece of refletix insulation doubled for a pad not included in the pic. Also works good for kneeling pad

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:03 pm


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It is surprisingly comfortable…it swivels like an office chair on the ice too.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:29 pm


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Pooper with a backrest.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:33 pm


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What is the price tag?

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:33 pm


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Tha is some guide ice fishing ingenuity sir. Well played.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:40 pm


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Should sell these…would you buy one?

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:46 pm


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Maybe reinforce the backrest with fiberglass cloth and resin to prevent bending and collapsing.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:51 pm


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You would be surprised how strong it is because of the curve. I'm 5'10" 185 lbs I can lean back my full weight with no signs of breaking the backrest. I have made 6 or 7 of these to get the right fit. This one is really strong and really comfortable.

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Posted: Jan 06, 2015 - 09:52 pm


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Nice bucket.

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