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Time to get your own bugle tube built
« on: August 20, 2017, 04:41:08 PM »
https://greatdaysoutdoors.com/category/westernexposure/  Here's a little blog on building your own tube.  Takes 30 minutes and a few bucks.  I know a lot of you already build your own tubes but this is for those who want a little garage project.

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2017, 05:09:37 PM »
Just made my own last week! Tested it against my hunting partner's Phelps... bingo!
Used a sleeve off an old Cabelas long long sleeve tee for the cover.

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2017, 08:10:29 AM »
LOL, Hey CC that old camo is hard to throw away.  How much did you spend on building your own tube?

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2017, 09:01:35 AM »
Pretty darn cool Alan, thanks for sharing this. 
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2017, 09:04:44 AM »
Took me about 1-hr (+ wife sewing for 20-min). I'll post pictures at some point.
Cost $7

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2017, 07:03:29 AM »
Pretty darn cool Alan, thanks for sharing this.
  You are welcome sir!  Hope you enjoyed.

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2017, 11:51:43 AM »
I did this last year,

1. Cut up 2 kids toys from dollar tree - 2.00
2. Shoe laces from boot - free
3. Duct tape to hold pieces together - free
4. Cloth from old camo shirt - free

About 30 min.  :tup:
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2017, 02:05:06 PM »
We need some home made pics:-)

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2017, 07:16:12 PM »
Glad I'm not the only one out there taking miter saw to fat-bat this year! I covered mine in realtree duct tape and will add some elastic cord for a sling.

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2017, 06:22:32 PM »
Cool ideas. I am all about saving  money but sometimes you have to support your friends. I.e Phelps for me
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2017, 07:14:20 PM »
I was on phelps web site and I couldn't order anything
Anyone else having a problem?

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2017, 12:23:54 PM »
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2017, 07:18:59 PM »
Dandy grunt tube Plat! Looks to be a 2 1/2 footer. Should work out great! :tup:
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2017, 07:43:40 PM »
It does, I used it a little last year to practice on but didn't take it out as it was to bright and shiny. I used camo cloth and tape from an old hunting shirt and what you see is what you got. :tup: i spent a few bucks on tape and 2 bucks on the toys. :tup:
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2017, 07:59:12 PM »
I just built one out of a whiffle ball bat, lined the inside and out with Flex Seal spray.  :chuckle:  The spray toned down the plasic echo.  It sounds better than any commercial bugle that I have used. I can even fit my E.L.K Power Bugle mouth piece on it.

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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2017, 08:04:07 PM »
I taped the inside of both sides and it really helped the tone and vibration, gave it a deeper sound and minimal vibration. I was gonna toss it out but the last couple months the phelps site said out of stock and I couldnt process order, so I just finished mine. :chuckle:

Now selling, plat's tubes, 20 bucks. Get'em while their hot!  :chuckle:
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2017, 10:59:43 PM »
Cool ideas. I am all about saving  money but sometimes you have to support your friends. I.e Phelps for me

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Don't worry, this tube is being driven by Phelps diaphragms  :tup: 
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Re: Time to get your own bugle tube built
« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2017, 06:07:14 AM »
 :yeah: still using my green and orange phelps diaphragms. I want to try out some newer ones as they look awesome and sound awesome from the YouTube videos.
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