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  1. Dave Diefenderfer

    Advice on sneakbox - AA Broadbill or MLB Wigeon

    you can, I did, but it is not strong. If you step on it, it will break. I am now a BIG fan of using webbing.
  2. Dave Diefenderfer

    Canvas slot bags for decoys

    https://www.estuaryboats.com/accessories
  3. Dave Diefenderfer

    Alternative bilge pump

    I have no experience with it, just saw it advertised. I have purchased a couple tools from Mellif, and have been quite happy. Though I see that what they offer varies from time to time. I have the blower/inflator that is a handy tool in the shop for cleaning out dust from areas. I also have...
  4. Dave Diefenderfer

    Alternative bilge pump

    I have a 20V wet/dry shop vac that I have used to remove the water that did not drain through the plug, but this unit is pretty slick! https://mellif-tools.com/products/mellif-for-dewalt-20v-stick-transfer-pump-cordless-720gph?variant=44474543472829
  5. Dave Diefenderfer

    DuckBoss13

    Tuck, there are several builds on the forum, Steve Sanford, Brian Garman and myself as well as others. Search around and I am sure you find some ideas.
  6. Dave Diefenderfer

    Account upgrade and/or renewal.

    Eric, can you pull in the donations made most recent? Do they apply to the $2500 goal? Like Brad, I had gotten a notice and immediately made a new donation.
  7. Dave Diefenderfer

    February workbench

    Won't be when you get done with it.... just like a free boat!
  8. Dave Diefenderfer

    Need feedback on 3D printers- hobby usage

    Dave, I can't help specifically, but know that the first consideration is what do you want to make, and what does that need to perform in. Research the materials and they will define the requirements for your printer. We have several at work, I don't use them, but have items made for my...
  9. Dave Diefenderfer

    Very limited shop space, hobby sized tools?

    I have all the fullsized tools in the garage, or boat/shop/tent. But Maria's car also resides in the garage, so everything is on wheels and tucks away. This makes a quick cut or a quick drill a PITA. My decoy shop is small, and already over crowded. I typically can only do one activity at...
  10. Dave Diefenderfer

    Dodger advice

    This is the original configuration. We redid the top piece after I hunted and found it low. I can't find a current picture handy. I have the webbing with clips at each end. I can loosen the webbing, unhook one end and collapse the dodger. You can barely see a dowel holding up the lower...
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  12. Dave Diefenderfer

    Dodger advice

    On my BBSB, the dodger actually goes beyond vertical. Under tension with webbing it supports a hand hold for running the boat standing. I can loosen the webbing and lean it back to hunt, offering better visibility. But when the wind is pounding, and it is raining, I can pull up over, tuck...
  13. Dave Diefenderfer

    Question for the TDB or similar owners

    We hunt a 14SC on Lake Champlain. 2 of us and a dog is snug. Not much room for decoys. We stash decoys on the floor under the side shelves and have gunnel bags fore and aft on both sides. Like I said, with a couple kids and Dad, your good, but 3 adults would not be a frequent situation that...
  14. Dave Diefenderfer

    Question for the TDB or similar owners

    SC, especially 14s, are hens teeth... IDK how many were made, but they are rarely seen for sale. They hold value. If you are saying kids, and not kid, I would be looking for a 17ft. The 14 is a 2 man boat, maybe 2 man and a dog, but really tight for 3
  15. Dave Diefenderfer

    Last Week of the Season: Who's Hunting?

    Hoping for thaw this week to get out on Friday, the last day. Ramps are locked up this past weekend, and with the tide, the ice is a PITA if we could get out. Will fight it regardless on Friday, as we have all off season to untangle the decoys!
  16. Dave Diefenderfer

    Homer Decoys -looking to buy

    Bruce, what are you looking for? I have some diver bodies, puddler bodies, and some lifesize bodies on hand. I might be able to part with some of them.
  17. Dave Diefenderfer

    Pouring Decoy Anchors

    Checking with my daughter, the metalurgist.... I know that slow cooling results in large grains in the material. Larger grains will be weaker for bending fatigue.
  18. Dave Diefenderfer

    Another RARE Addition To The Fleet! TDB-10 By The Duck Boat Company

    I have Rufus Brinn's Roy Pond Box, which is very similar.... we can race them. Need a tiller extension to lay on the front deck to keep the bow down!
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