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[cool][#0000ff]BFT tuber Pa came over for some help with pimpin' out his new FC4 today. I have been working on a few of them recently and had most of the parts cut and ready when he got there. But, he wanted to add a "baitrigger', since he also likes to tangle with the kitties.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have been toying with an idea in my mind and tried it out on the new rig. Went together great, feels solid and should work well...if the fisherman can find the fish.[/#0000ff]
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[cool][#0000ff]Happy to help and glad you like it. I know you will enjoy how it "fishes". You will really appreciate having everything within easy reach...not like the toon.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Now go out and break it in right...and don't teach it any bad habits.[/#0000ff]
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nice job on the rack, but I have a question??? do U heat the pvc to make it oblong too hold the needle nose and acc's????
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[cool][#0000ff]Yes. I have an inexpensive heat gun that heats up the PVC fast for custom bending and forming. You can also rotate it over a flame or even the electric elements on your stove. Once it is softened you can bend it into shape and it cools quickly.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When making tool holders, like for the pliers. I first cut or grind down a notch on either side. Then, when the ends are hot enough to form easily, I shove the pliers down in to widen the tube and create a custom fit. I squeeze in the top just enough to add tightness...enough to allow in and out of the pliers but to also hold them securely when not in use. Then, when it cools, the pliers snap in and out and do not shake loose easily.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Once you have made a custom tool holder and it is not quite right, all you have to do is reheat it enough to soften it and fine tune it.[/#0000ff]
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td thanks for reply and the heads up on how too heat the pvc I will give it a try
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