06-30-2005, 11:05 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Hey, haywyre, didn't nobody never teach ya that ya "measure twice and cut once"? Ya gotta check to make sure the tubes fit the rods before building a system (been there, done that).[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I build my own rods and use mostly lighter tackle. All of my rod handles will fit inside SCHEDULE 20 1" PVC, but not SCHEDULE 40, with thicker walls. I have to go to 1 1/4" Sched 40 for the same rods.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Casting sticks and heavier spinning rods are often built with thicker handles, so you need to be sure to try them in a tube before putting the system together. The good news is that there are usually elbows, tees and connectors that will allow you to change up or down to another size. On some of my PVC creations I integrate different sizes to save weight or add larger or smaller tubes, as needed. A good plumbing supply or building supply outlet will usually have just about every kind of connector and fitting you can imagine. If you don't see what you want, ask for it. They often have it even if it is jumbled up with everything else.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My point is that if you have one rod that is too large for the same size tubes you will be using for the other rods, you may wish to include only one tube of the larger size, for that rod, rather than making the whole rod rack with the larger tubes. Sure, that will work, but it adds weight and the rods don't fit as securely. More rattling and more potential for slipping out and diving over the side.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I build my own rods and use mostly lighter tackle. All of my rod handles will fit inside SCHEDULE 20 1" PVC, but not SCHEDULE 40, with thicker walls. I have to go to 1 1/4" Sched 40 for the same rods.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Casting sticks and heavier spinning rods are often built with thicker handles, so you need to be sure to try them in a tube before putting the system together. The good news is that there are usually elbows, tees and connectors that will allow you to change up or down to another size. On some of my PVC creations I integrate different sizes to save weight or add larger or smaller tubes, as needed. A good plumbing supply or building supply outlet will usually have just about every kind of connector and fitting you can imagine. If you don't see what you want, ask for it. They often have it even if it is jumbled up with everything else.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My point is that if you have one rod that is too large for the same size tubes you will be using for the other rods, you may wish to include only one tube of the larger size, for that rod, rather than making the whole rod rack with the larger tubes. Sure, that will work, but it adds weight and the rods don't fit as securely. More rattling and more potential for slipping out and diving over the side.[/#0000ff]
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