05-03-2006, 10:18 PM
05-03-2006, 10:46 PM
As far as thickness of the material, TubeDude seems to use schedule 20, which is weaker, but strong enough, and lighter weight than schedule 40.
As far as diameter of the pipe, it's got to be big enough to fit the handle of your rods without damaging them or making them to loose.
I believe that means using 1 inch PVC, but don't quote me on that.
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As far as diameter of the pipe, it's got to be big enough to fit the handle of your rods without damaging them or making them to loose.
I believe that means using 1 inch PVC, but don't quote me on that.
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05-03-2006, 11:43 PM
HEY THERE ROADKILLMAC WELCOME ABOARD. USE THE 1" #20 (THINNER ONE) #40 IS TO THICK AND A LARGER DIAMETER PVC LIKE 1 1/4" WILL BE TO HEAVY AND BULKY.
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05-04-2006, 12:19 AM
Thanks for the replies. I just started float tubing last year. Absolutely need a rod/sonar holding rig. Have never seen anybody else tubing out here in New York. Seems like its pretty popular out west. Thanks for the info. I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future.
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05-04-2006, 01:06 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Most commercially made rod handles will fit nicely into the 1" schedule 20 PVC. If you are not sure, measure before you buy the tubes. Only pistol grip casting rods fall outside that, from my experience.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The good news is that a 10 foot length of the tubing is only about $3...and the fittings run anywhere from less than 50 cents to around a dollar. A complete rod rack is generally less than $10 in parts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The BIG suggestion I always make is to assemble the whole thing without glueing before you make it permanent. Measure carefully, precut and sand off the rough edges. Be sure you push the parts together well, to get accurate measurements. You may need tools (channel locks) to get some joints apart to glue them, but pretesting can help you avoid uncorrectable mistakes.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, there are several types of PVC cement. There is also a "primer-cleaner" product. If you were putting together plumbing for a home, that needed to hold up for years under high water pressure, you should use the primer. But, for non-pressurized joints, like rod racks, a quick application of just the glue is fine.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The glue comes in several colors and clear. Get the clear stuff or the final results will look funky. The clear cement comes in the cans with the gold paper cover.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Do your glueing over newspaper, to catch the drips, and keep paper towels handy to wipe away the excess that squeezes out when you push the joints together.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That glue sets up fast, so you have to push the joints together the way you want them. Otherwise, the chemical glue bonds permanently in only a couple of seconds and you might not like the position you get. You can make a quick twist or adjustment just as you put the pieces together, but you don't have long.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There. That's what I have learned about PVC after a bajillion projects. Hope it helps.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The good news is that a 10 foot length of the tubing is only about $3...and the fittings run anywhere from less than 50 cents to around a dollar. A complete rod rack is generally less than $10 in parts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The BIG suggestion I always make is to assemble the whole thing without glueing before you make it permanent. Measure carefully, precut and sand off the rough edges. Be sure you push the parts together well, to get accurate measurements. You may need tools (channel locks) to get some joints apart to glue them, but pretesting can help you avoid uncorrectable mistakes.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, there are several types of PVC cement. There is also a "primer-cleaner" product. If you were putting together plumbing for a home, that needed to hold up for years under high water pressure, you should use the primer. But, for non-pressurized joints, like rod racks, a quick application of just the glue is fine.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The glue comes in several colors and clear. Get the clear stuff or the final results will look funky. The clear cement comes in the cans with the gold paper cover.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Do your glueing over newspaper, to catch the drips, and keep paper towels handy to wipe away the excess that squeezes out when you push the joints together.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That glue sets up fast, so you have to push the joints together the way you want them. Otherwise, the chemical glue bonds permanently in only a couple of seconds and you might not like the position you get. You can make a quick twist or adjustment just as you put the pieces together, but you don't have long.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There. That's what I have learned about PVC after a bajillion projects. Hope it helps.[/#0000ff]
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05-07-2006, 06:51 PM
Thanks for the help. I put my rod holder together yesterday. I kept it simple and it came out great. I got out on the water today and what a difference it makes to have things out of the way.. Unfortunately the Home Depot only had Schd. 40.
As for the fishing,. I landed 3 small bass, 4 pickerel, and 3 nice black crappie. The crappie hit a topwater floating rapala.
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As for the fishing,. I landed 3 small bass, 4 pickerel, and 3 nice black crappie. The crappie hit a topwater floating rapala.
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05-07-2006, 06:58 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Good report. Glad your design worked well and that you were able to find some willing fish.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Not surprised about the crappie taking topwater. I have caught them that way too, when they are chasing minnows or shad. I have also caught both channel cats and flathead cats on topwater and shallow running lures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you get a chance, how about taking a picture of your new rod holders and posting it for our collection?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Not surprised about the crappie taking topwater. I have caught them that way too, when they are chasing minnows or shad. I have also caught both channel cats and flathead cats on topwater and shallow running lures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you get a chance, how about taking a picture of your new rod holders and posting it for our collection?[/#0000ff]
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05-09-2006, 11:18 PM
I am a computer idiot. Laugh at me all you want but I still can't figure out how to post pics.
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05-09-2006, 11:49 PM
[cool][#0000ff]If you can send them to my email at [url "mailto:pscouten@comcast.net"]pscouten@comcast.net[/url] I will post them for you. No problem.[/#0000ff]
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