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Well I just can’t justify spending $4-$5000 on a set of power poles or Talons. I spent a weekend coming up with my own version. Their 12v, 5 amp and weigh in right at 60 lbs. Figuring the right angle and hinge was the biggest hurdle. Then came keeping the weight down but keeping it sturdy. I’ve got right at $225 in the pair. I think I could put a set together in a few hours now but this set took 2 full days and a lot of scrap. They should reach 10’.
I don’t know why these pictures show up sideways.
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Very nice. Wish I had the time and patience to do something like that at that price point
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Wow that's great! I'm impressed with the craftsmanship and dedication! Great work is it aluminum?
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Nice job
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Looks good. My problem is I seldom fish in water less than 12ft.
Great job! Wished I had the smarts and the patience to do that ! I very seldom fish water over 10’ couple of those would be very handy!
Looks almost as good as the commercial ones!!! Good job
Great job, look great!
NICE!!!!
Really nice work.
They look great
What about water drag on them running boat with them in the up position ? Any problems ?
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Wow thanks for flipping them! Their made of 2” galvanized telespar. I really can’t tell any difference on boat drag. The good thing is 4 bolts and 2 wires and they can be off in a couple of minutes.
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WOW. You sure those aren't factory units
That right there is impressive! American ingenuity at its finest. Great job!
Those look pretty sweet! Nice job.
Can you give us a picture of the motor part. Thanks.
Wow! They look great!!!!
That's some good fab work, I might have to try that myself
Pretty crafty! :ThumbsUp
Man, that's awesome! How are you powering the poles up and down?
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I just hooked them up to a double pole/double throw switch. An on/off/on momentary switch. I have a 5 amp auto reset circuit breaker coming that should act as a limit switch so when the actuators come under pressure on the bottom it will kick them out. For now I’ve got to watch them and stop them on my own.
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I see the gizmo with the little motor on it. What is that?
Those are 16”” inch linear actuators.
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Very nice!!
Looks great....
Those came out nice!
I'm impressed
Great work...
people like you just impress the living daylights out of me, I can barely drive a nail. looks great.
Fantastic job.
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Awesome
Thanks guys. If anyone one is interested in building these themselves, I kept a set of templates and measurements. I’m sure there are hundreds of different ways to make them but I sure don’t mind sharing how I made mine
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That’s impressive! I wish I had that kind of talent.
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What did you use for the motors?
Look super great
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I used these from amazon. Their easy to hook up and seem to be plenty strong
impressive! When I make something it looks homemade. These look as if they were store brought. :HandsClapping:HandsClapping:HandsClapping
Well a bunch of guys were wanting to see how I built these. I can’t figure out how to put pictures on a message so I’m putting them here. If anyone wants a copy of my chicken scratch I’ll make a copy at work and send em to you. I’ll be glad to help anyone out. Attachment 334807Attachment 334808Attachment 334809Attachment 334810Attachment 334811Attachment 334812Attachment 334813Attachment 334814Attachment 334815Attachment 334816Attachment 334817Attachment 334818Attachment 334819Attachment 334820Attachment 334821
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