Members Klara Posted June 16, 2021 Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) I wanted to show you this not because I am proud of the work (I'm not that deluded and it took me about 10 minutes) but as a public service: This simple leather flap (3.3 mm veg tan) is a much better tool for killing flies than the usual plastic thingies (which my dog loves to destroy) Edited June 16, 2021 by Klara info added Quote
Members DJole Posted June 16, 2021 Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 So your dog loves eating plastic and not leather, eh? ;-) Quote \D. Jole \ --> <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/Lindex.htm>
Members Klara Posted June 16, 2021 Author Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 Strangely, yes! She has often lost or taken off her martingale collars, but not once tried to chew them up. Apparently Europe is so infused with environmental concerns that even dogs can't stand to see plastic around... Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 16, 2021 CFM Report Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) awesome i was wondering just the other day if that would work, you may have some redneck tendencies lol. And a clicker press and rivet gun and you could be turning out "genuine handmade flyswatters" lol Edited June 16, 2021 by chuck123wapati Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members JayEhl Posted June 16, 2021 Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 Ha! never would've thought to have done this. What a fun idea. My dog likes to snap at/eat our sky raisins. Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted June 16, 2021 CFM Report Posted June 16, 2021 I have a Bug Assault, a "shotgun" that shoots table salt. I like to take them on the wing. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Klara Posted June 16, 2021 Author Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 2 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: awesome i was wondering just the other day if that would work, you may have some redneck tendencies lol. And a clicker press and rivet gun and you could be turning out "genuine handmade flyswatters" lol I admit, it wasn't my idea. My neighbour in the Craft Association's Christmas Market had one with a shiny metal handle which he tried to sell me at a ridiculous price (over € 10 - possibly justified for the handle, but much more than I'm willing to pay for a fly squatter). Guy started out making leather shoes with a "hippie" look, now he mostly switched to simple wallets, purses and jewellery. Much less work and much easier to sell... I figured I'd make one or two for the market in September. Emphasising not the genuine handmade aspect, but the functionality and durability. I was impressed when I killed a monster fly with a flick if my wrist yesterday. Try it, you'll be surprised! The leather is relatively floppy, btw, much softer than the plastic ones. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 16, 2021 CFM Report Posted June 16, 2021 3 hours ago, tsunkasapa said: I have a Bug Assault, a "shotgun" that shoots table salt. I like to take them on the wing. man i want one so bad, do they work well? whats the range? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members mike02130 Posted June 16, 2021 Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 I make and sell them. They're better with a series of holes so the fly doesn't get the warning from the wind it creates. Quote @mike02130 Instagram
Members Klara Posted June 16, 2021 Author Members Report Posted June 16, 2021 May I ask what you are getting for them? As for the holes, both the other guy and I have discovered that they are not necessary... (I thought they were, at first, but no.) Quote
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