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Originally Posted by old sailor
Thanks. I took a piece of the blue insulation. The kind wall mart sells for placing on the ground under a sleeping bag. After I figgered out how large I wanted it (made it big enough to get my hands in with gloves on) lined with fuzzy carpet and taped with gorilla tape. Cut a hole and slid wire through. Heating element has adhesive for sticking on handlebars.I stuck it on a metal rod and taped it good with high heat auto muffler tape. Turn it on in parking lot and it is warm as toast when I launch boat. Whats really neat is after I get boat trimmed out I can place tiller beyween arm and body and steer that way with both hands in mitt. Makes a long run up river much more enjoyable. Been using it for 4 years with 0 probs. Best thing I have for freezing weather fishing. regards
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I love things like this. If I can make it myself, I am extra happy. Plus it usually works better than the mass market versions and way less expensive.
I may try and make one of these. One question, is the metal rod and heating element between the blue insulation and the carpet or next to your hands?
Thanks in advance,
Jim