Has anyone replaced the hardware with knobs with handles to adjust rod holder height? I know canepole has, but I can not find any knobs in my area that work..please post pics or let us know where you bought them!!!!!
Printable View
Has anyone replaced the hardware with knobs with handles to adjust rod holder height? I know canepole has, but I can not find any knobs in my area that work..please post pics or let us know where you bought them!!!!!
X2 i wanna know also since i cant find anything as well
I haven't yet made this change to the rod holder assemblies yet, but you can apply this same ratcheting knob to them as well. They are spring loaded knobs that engage the threaded stud. You pull up on them to disengage and turn. Work well. McMaster/Carr sells them and you probably can get them at other industrial supply outlets as well.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/100_2852.jpg
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/S1050002.jpg
I have some knobs, but haven't changed them out yet. I talked to Scott about why he doesn't use knob bolts on the Hiteks, he said that he did in the past but the plastic internals of a knob bolt eventually strip out. Invariably this will happen at the worse possible time. A 1/2" hex bolt will always be more dependable, of course if you lose your wrench you are out of luck.
You could use these and cut the bolt to the proper length for your application.
J.W. Winco, Inc. - Inch Size, Aluminum Extruded Four-Prong Clamping Knobs
Attachment 62846
at $7.55 a pop i think i will just hold out, that would cost me over $50 to get em rigged on all mine.....dont need em that badQuote:
Originally Posted by C_D
You could also get some roll pins and drill for roll pin, install it and that would solve the stripping out issue.
another "cheap" alternative would be a bolt and wing nut, Put the wing nut on the bolt, backwards, then you can thread the bolt into the hole and use the wing-nut to tighten it down.
2nd the Mcmaster Carr they have everything I use them a lot Go to there web site.
I keep a boxed end wrench around the threads of one of my bases. Whenever I need to adjust, I know exactly where the wrench is and always put it back in the same rod base.
I've used wing nuts on driftmasters, always had to use pliars or adjustable wrench to torque it down enough. Found this to be a hassle as I had couldn't keep them in an easily accesible location. Plus I torqued them down so much that I bent my hollow tube.
Don't have that problem with Hi-Teks.
Or try GRAINGER or MSC IND. You dont want the holder itself too tight if you get hung it will be able to turn and save your rod.
I found some knobs and got em ordered at local FASTENAL store..I will post pics Tuesday when I get em in..
what were the part numbers from the ones u ordered at fastenal,one is supposed to be opening soon in our area
I do almost the same only I drilled a small hole in the wrench handle and put a small carbiner (sp) clip on it and it hangs from one of the rod holders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stymie
I dont know, I will get it tuesday when they arrrive and let u know..Quote:
Originally Posted by blueball
thanks,a buddy at works suninlaw is supposed to run the store when it opens,i appreciate it
Quote:
Originally Posted by lhumphre
Knobs didnt work, going back to drawing table..
If you dont have a 1/2in wrench take a piece of 1/4 stainless rod and weld it to each bolt head, you only have to turn each one a 1/4 turn or so to loosen or tighten. Tighten each one up and then mark the head in the tight position then tack the rod on so you will have enough room to loosen.
I didnt think there were rednecks in ILL. lol, thats a heckuva way to do it but i guess it would work, i will stick to my 1/2" wrench for now. I work in the machine shop on base down here and we just got in a new CNC mill and lathe so im gonna try and whip something up on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
I took a couple of 1/2 inch sockets and a couple pieces steel 3/4 inch flat stock about 6 inches long. Welded the sockets to the flat stock and put a piece of bungie cord on each "wrench". I now have dedicated tools for the front and back of the boat to tighten/loosen. The bungie cord allows me to loop them to the holders so they are always within reach. Works for me.
here is the new spider rig setup..finally got the right knobs and it works great..here are the specs for hardware i got from FASTENAL:
Knobs: Part # 11106464
2" set screws for rod holders part # 73284
1 1/2" set screws for base and t-bar part # 73282
Only problem I had was screwing to the base..I put some Loctite thread sealer on so knob is sealed to threads and it works great. The knobs on rod holders and t-bar DO NOT need Loctite as they fasten down tight.. Hope this helps.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_0019.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_0020.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_0022.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_0024.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/100_1618.jpg
thanks,looks good
Quote:
Originally Posted by lhumphre