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
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
Spot on ..
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Thats cool, love seeing a problem overcome with simple engineering
Thats cool, love seeing a problem overcome with simple engineering
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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.
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.
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When ya got one hell of a boring IT job like me, making simple widgets like this is very fulfilling.
When ya got one hell of a boring IT job like me, making simple widgets like this is very fulfilling.
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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.
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.
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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).
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).
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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!
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!
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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!
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!
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Like it, good luck with the sales
Like it, good luck with the sales
Thanks all.
Appreciate the positivity.
Appreciate the positivity.
Great idea . Can’t say it bothers me but I like the idea
More printed daily and out the door.
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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!
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!
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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...
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...
Ordered some! 👌🏻
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Thanks Karlos. Appreciate it.
The £5 will cover all costs to get these in an envelope and to the PO. Nothing more than a bit of fun whilst working from home. Just like designing simple stuff thats useful.
Thanks Karlos. Appreciate it.
The £5 will cover all costs to get these in an envelope and to the PO. Nothing more than a bit of fun whilst working from home. Just like designing simple stuff thats useful.
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Yep, 3D printing.
Trouble is with something like you need is the huge amount of time fiddling to get the design working perfect. Its just not worth it. Sorry....
Yep, 3D printing.
Trouble is with something like you need is the huge amount of time fiddling to get the design working perfect. Its just not worth it. Sorry....
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In case anybody is interested.
In case anybody is interested.
In reply to Post #14
Try Ross at Kraken Tackle he may be able to help
Try Ross at Kraken Tackle he may be able to help
In reply to Post #19
Sold a good few and feedback has been great.
Still selling if anybody wants any.
https://ebay.io/m/8XWOl5
Sold a good few and feedback has been great.
Still selling if anybody wants any.
https://ebay.io/m/8XWOl5
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Do you have to move the existing skull cap clips lower on the poles to allow for the increased length of the Velcro tabs? I know you can just retighten the Velcro part, but then I’d have an inch or more of flappy Velcro. My clips are already as low as I’d dare put them.
I’ve just said the word “Velcro” way too many times lol 😂.
Do you have to move the existing skull cap clips lower on the poles to allow for the increased length of the Velcro tabs? I know you can just retighten the Velcro part, but then I’d have an inch or more of flappy Velcro. My clips are already as low as I’d dare put them.
I’ve just said the word “Velcro” way too many times lol 😂.
In reply to Post #22
I haven't adjusted the pole clamps any lower, but when I used to have to thread mine it always left about an inch of softer loop velcro on the skull cap exposed. Now theres no velcro showing. You are correct, you now have an extra inch of strap available. Bonus. 😉
image from eBay advert
I haven't adjusted the pole clamps any lower, but when I used to have to thread mine it always left about an inch of softer loop velcro on the skull cap exposed. Now theres no velcro showing. You are correct, you now have an extra inch of strap available. Bonus. 😉
image from eBay advert
95 sets sold.
100th set purchased by somebody is gets their fiver refunded.
100th set purchased by somebody is gets their fiver refunded.
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