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Tempest non RS (24 posts / 2,847 views)
Biggest_27lb Biggest_27lb
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#1 11 Jun 2026 14:47
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Recently decided that threading skull cap tabs was annoying me. So made clips to overcome the boring process.

Decided to sell em on eBay. Don't need the money and just wanna be that guy that designed something to overcome what loosely is considered a pain. if you also are over threading skull cap tabs and splitting the velcro etc. check em out.

Sure people are gonna tell me its not a problem and thats their opinion. Trakker redesigned the mounting points (smoother and looser) on the RS because they musta found it annoying also.

eBay link
wandle1 wandle1
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#2 11 Jun 2026 16:15
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Spot on ..
Churchy Churchy
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#3 11 Jun 2026 16:20
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Thats cool, love seeing a problem overcome with simple engineering
Baitman Baitman
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#4 11 Jun 2026 16:26
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That looks decent, would be ideal for the fox frontier bivvy if it fits as you cant leave that skull cap on the bivvy when packing away.
I just leave my tempest skull cap on the bivvy all the time.
Biggest_27lb Biggest_27lb
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#5 11 Jun 2026 16:39
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When ya got one hell of a boring IT job like me, making simple widgets like this is very fulfilling.

scaley&dark
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#6 11 Jun 2026 16:47
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I'm sure you will sell plenty. A simple engineered solution to an issue of wear & tear, and quicker set up & pack down. Satisfaction & Fulfilling indeed.

MrGreen MrGreen
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#7 11 Jun 2026 17:14
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Great job.

We need to see more of this type of innovation and cottage industries in fishing. Most ultralight backpacking gear was built through the MYOG movement. (Make Your Own Gear).
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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#8 11 Jun 2026 17:16
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Genius! I’ve never had a problem threading mine, but I’m all for something that saves a bit of time and effort during setup/packdown!
Belch Belch
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#9 11 Jun 2026 17:18
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Nice bit of product design . . . Get a rock solid patent on it quick before the lemmings copy it - then sell it back to 'em and retire!
vossy1 vossy1
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#10 11 Jun 2026 17:31
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Like it, good luck with the sales
Biggest_27lb Biggest_27lb
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#11 11 Jun 2026 18:02
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Thanks all.

Appreciate the positivity.
bowlsky bowlsky
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#12 11 Jun 2026 21:45
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Great idea . Can’t say it bothers me but I like the idea
Biggest_27lb Biggest_27lb
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#13 4 Jul 2026 19:58
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More printed daily and out the door.
wandle1 wandle1
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#14 5 Jul 2026 15:12
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From reading your post, I'm guessing yr doing 3d printing ,yes ?


If ,so are you able to make end covers that go on the back of reels ,for example Westerns do some for Daiwa reels,but I'm looking for some for my mini pits ,namely Shimano titanos xsa 4500 /5500...

I bought the last three from Felindre about 10 yrs ago,now I've got three perfects,end covers,but I need some spares ,as I intend to keep the reels ,had em 22 yrs already ,the potato peeler design is prone to splitting ,and my OCD is rampant!
Karlos Karlos
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#15 5 Jul 2026 15:38
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They look good, just bought some off eBay.

Normally I don't allow 'commercial advertising' but I wouldn't put this in that league...you're asking a fair price for something and I doubt you'll be giving up the day job just yet.

Keep up the good work...
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