Author Topic: Rod Tubes (Read 34064 times)

REEFMAN · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:52:10 PM »

Kp... the guys normally use the straightfoward PVC Plumbing pipes. Tackle stores cover them with material and zippers. I think you can buy lids that screw on top of the pipe to seal them off.

kp11 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:56:32 PM »

Thanks Reefman

REEFMAN · « **Reply #22 on:** June 13, 2011, 06:38:59 PM »

Bennie... your Vinyl cutter... does it make stickers? I've done the paint job for my new rod holder, but now I need some nice stickers made...!

benniejordaan · « **Reply #23 on:** June 13, 2011, 08:43:19 PM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on June 13, 2011, 06:38:59 PM

Bennie... your Vinyl cutter... does it make stickers? I've done the paint job for my new rod holder, but now I need some nice stickers made...!

It does! I'm not artistic but yes, will cut out what ever. Not printing though.

benniejordaan · « **Reply #24 on:** June 13, 2011, 08:45:06 PM »

Could always try some carbon fibre print on it.

Or wood grain

J-Rock · « **Reply #25 on:** June 13, 2011, 10:45:21 PM »

Great idea... Those would look awesome @ the beach!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #26 on:** June 13, 2011, 10:59:47 PM »

Quote from: benniejordaan on June 13, 2011, 08:43:19 PM

It does! I'm not artistic but yes, will cut out what ever. Not printing though.

Not sure if I understand you...? So if I send you graphics of what I want printed, can you make a sticker from that? Or are you not able to print the sticker?

benniejordaan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 14, 2011, 07:29:41 AM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on June 13, 2011, 10:59:47 PM

Not sure if I understand you...? So if I send you graphics of what I want printed, can you make a sticker from that? Or are you not able to print the sticker?

I have a vinyl cutter. My machine cuts vinyl not print on it.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #28 on:** June 15, 2011, 05:42:07 PM »

Question for Milo Man or anyone who thinks out the box... done my new customized toilet pipe rod tube... whats the best way of putting a carrying strap/handle on? Don't want to put rivets through as they might scratch the rods on the inside? Maybe glue velcro straps on?? Any thoughts?

Toppie · « **Reply #29 on:** June 15, 2011, 06:02:36 PM »

Reefz, what diameter pipes did you get and where? Here Builders Warehouse only sell the wide (sanitary) and smaller diameter (run-off) types, and what do you use for caps/ends?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2011, 06:12:57 PM »

I used the big ones... must be 10-12cm in diameter? Builders Whouse... have end pieces that you glue on with a screwtop cap.

I should be able to get a Blade and a Medium Assassin in at the same time...

John F · « **Reply #31 on:** June 15, 2011, 06:39:30 PM »

Reefz, you could wrap whatever straps (fabric, SS, etc) with old fishing line... it takes a while but it's very strong...

Milo Man · « **Reply #32 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:19:04 PM »

Hi Reefman
Mega mica sell a velcro strip that you can stick to the pipe.
Photo Attached
Regards
Milo Man

Milo Man · « **Reply #33 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:24:09 PM »

The strip is 50 mm wide and comes in the male and female in one box.
Hope this helps

SAfish · « **Reply #34 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:32:32 PM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on June 15, 2011, 06:12:57 PM

I used the big ones... must be 10-12cm in diameter? Builders Whouse... have end pieces that you glue on with a screwtop cap.

I should be able to get a Blade and a Medium Assassin in at the same time...

I was thinking of making one for my rods when flying up for the Vidal Bash.

What happened to our count down clock?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #35 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:40:23 PM »

Quote from: Milo Man on June 15, 2011, 07:24:09 PM

The strip is 50 mm wide and comes in the male and female in one box.
Hope this helps

Awesome! Thanks Milo! +cred

REEFMAN · « **Reply #36 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:41:49 PM »

Quote from: SAfish on June 15, 2011, 07:32:32 PM

I was thinking of making one for my rods when flying up for the Vidal Bash.
What happened to our count down clock?

Sheesh you're quite sharp chynha... we changed it about 3 weeks ago!!! Have a look on the Home page on the RHS, underneath the Vidal advert!!

SAfish · « **Reply #37 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:44:28 PM »

:shre:

Can I blame it on the Outeniqua roes?

SAfish · « **Reply #38 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:47:44 PM »

121 days to go!

PH · « **Reply #39 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:02:12 AM »

Quote from: REEFMAN on June 15, 2011, 05:42:07 PM

Question for Milo Man or anyone who thinks out the box... done my new customized toilet pipe rod tube... whats the best way of putting a carrying strap/handle on? Don't want to put rivets through as they might scratch the rods on the inside? Maybe glue velcro straps on?? Any thoughts?

My experience has been that Velcro collects sand over time, but the edhesive type sticks like crazy.

Alternatively one could pop rivet the straps to a section of pipe off-cut using small stainless steel pop rivets and then glue that section onto the pipe with PVC Weld. Small holes would probable have to be made in the pipe to accomodate the sharp heads of the rivets which should not protrude on the inside of the pipe. One would probably also need to use small pop rivet washers to prevent the "head side" of the pop rivet from pulling through the PVC when tighting the rivet.

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