Hi, got the Solar ones with the thumbscrews. Also the old ones which are magnetic like the P1's
More plain, some on eBay. I use the magnetic ones.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155382027651?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338353466&toolid=20006&_xiid=155382027651&customid=Cj0KCQiA6sjKBhCSARIsAJvYcpO2q7MQBWQErlbxLlTV7tr5bRZHJwcE2nh-5PFnluYnH1oTS0S-TvkaAoBAEALw_wcB%7C0AAAAADtppYfwf2sJi1x9H2hRSIBz2fAj0%7CCj8KCQiA6sjKBhDhARIuACH7ckDAk_9d12-pZz0eBlppftRRETGnlWE3Igxec0ZLHL58r3iHCl40LsiE5hoCVZI&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6sjKBhCSARIsAJvYcpO2q7MQBWQErlbxLlTV7tr5bRZHJwcE2nh-5PFnluYnH1oTS0S-TvkaAoBAEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADtppYfwf2sJi1x9H2hRSIBz2fAj0&wbraid=Cj8KCQiA6sjKBhDhARIuACH7ckDAk_9d12-pZz0eBlppftRRETGnlWE3Igxec0ZLHL58r3iHCl40LsiE5hoCVZI&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9046334&adtype=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1487544911


Bob

Hi, i have/ use the 5.75mm Gemini stems. Bought a 5.75mm HSS Drill bit.
If Lead inline leads i buy have smaller holes in the end, i drill them out to 5.75mm.
Even Non Toxic BZS inline leads. Lead or Non Toxic very easy to drill, prob could hold inline in a pair of pliers, but better hold like mole grips, small vice better.
If any inline hole still a bit large (some makers inlines have 6mm holes), you can coat hole inside with epoxy, then drill.
File inside hole a bit if required.
IMO for safety, OK being a little bit snug, but lead wants to be able to come off stem, etc, etc.
Same with small hole that runs through full inline as well, use a drill or small needle file.

Bob

PS i don't buy expensive Leads, mind Non Toxic, not that cheap.

PPS some like Matt Collins (OTOH), likes is Inlines Free Running.

In reply to Post #1
Hi, Message these.

https://ndsonar.co.uk/uk

Or ask on here.

https://www.facebook.com/ndstackle/?locale=en_GB


Bob

In reply to Post #6
Hi, ND Tackle's Response. Off Facebook.

"ND Tackle Bait boat" Facebook Page.

"We would like to address the recent statement issued by NDS. While we believe that the appropriate forum for resolving this matter is the court, we consider it necessary to mention certain points.
The announcement by NDS represents a subjective account, omits key facts, and contains several inaccuracies. We trust that the legal proceedings will establish the full picture and provide final clarity.
We would also like to thank the many customers and companies who have shared positive comments and expressed their support. Their confidence strengthens our own, and we remain fully convinced of our position as the case moves forward."


Bob

In reply to Post #6
OOp's

In reply to Post #3
Hi, i put a bit more info in this thread.

https://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=445883&ReadAll=1

A 5mm male thread/ bolt, outer dia OTOH i measured about 4.76mm to be more precise.
But no way will 5mm male go into a 2BA Female, well properly. Prob as much to do with thread pitch/ TPI than dia. It will go in about a couple of threads, then locking up.

Got 2BA Arms (no weights on em), Bobbins, Hockey Sticks.
Plus got plenty of 5mm Nuts & Bolts.

If you look in link above, eBay links, you can adapt 5mm male thread on arms/ chains to 2BA male thread. I CBA'ed.
Mind if those Custom Reel King adapters had been Female 5mm to male 2BA, rather than male to male. I would have bought them.

Bob

EDIT: So 6 x 5mm to 2BA adapters 316 Marine Grade SS = £28.89
Could just buy 3 if 5mm OK at one end.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143926534327

So say 10 x 5mm long nut/ sleeve, say M5 x 8 x 12mm (M5 x 8 x 10mm might just do).
304 Food Grade SS = £3.35

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135742210435?var=435059565397

Will change any Swinger Arms or Chain male ends, from 5mm to 2BA.

Hi, when i was checking them out.

https://www.facebook.com/avidcarppage/posts/you-wont-believe-how-cheap-these-bobbin-kits-areare-you-sick-of-paying-over-the-/920772403408830/

Look at Avid Carp response to thread. Lad Simon Dee asks '5mm ?' Avid Carp replies 'Yes Indeed'

Bob

In reply to Post #2
Hi, i bought 2 12v 12amp LifePo4 from BatteryMasters, both with chargers.
Unfortunately the chargers had no charging LED on them.
Contacted them, they said use a Multimeter.
To cut a long story short, sent one charger back & they sent me a charger with a charging LED on it.

Bob

In reply to Post #18
Hi, had a few specials from Keith. But don't fancy messing about with adapters.
Think SS sliding weights would be easy to make for the Solar Arms (can take ends off), or maybe Carper, Fox or Avid sliding weights would fit, and weight be OK.
But its all a bit of a faff & prob wait for items. I can get away with adding weights to Bobbins, if needed, so not a urgent need.

OTOH weren't Fox one of first to put M5 on things ?

All for metrification, shame all things not changed decades ago.

Mind, might be rite bummer, if 3/8 BSF went to say M10.

Bob

EDIT. Solar Arms ends don't come off (or at least easily). So can't put on normal sliding weights.
Did find:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143926534327?_skw=5mm+to+2ba+adapter&itmmeta=01JZ7Y3X453EAP9H0KB8Y1GESP&hash=item2182b0a0b7:g:AKUAAOSw1iVgDKWq&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dTei0a3IFcuS0CMnZsGmdazIovIfrhcw6ng0HL8tKFrNLxiMdY%2FyBS9mPmjJbisTQsJ5i5t%2F8bIpcuiNRQ7GUZAQBAAb9uTcFOlIqGyKnafyCsNnEQjU7GxovJVL%2FCMX2dO7T7VEabS%2FYtxrBItV9CnZ8yag%2BilxCGOeG%2Bnlf5Fp%2BQfgftVcBBrUMj349ZnkBJjDcmfiYPtVbnj9KrjfS5t8%2B4cL%2BsS8GjFMzDaEt1%2BrNUqWl1dScAXm34%2FJWhUxaK77xX9f8M1D9YOOEsWaY4oALMkXm8Km05quM82WAPiQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMntKP_vll

Plus:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=long+stainless+steel+nuts+m5&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313

or

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=5m+threaded+stainless+tube+&_sacat=0&_from=R40&rt=nc

maybe these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166996156464?_skw=long+stainless+steel+nuts+m5&var=466708195981&itmmeta=01JZT8Y7ER9HWYYYJQF2ESH6ZS&hash=item26e1bf2030%3Ag%3AwzcAAOSw3PBnRoM7&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fS1JqPhLSZhBUwxFWfuAtDqEiWIRDwC7HpNcziGfTfFa%2FXrm7TC93UBbwemwZ37cEQPc6usDqGZQXCR9h%2Fr2JZCIyRbOQ6JnHmrANefKDrUD5JO7hp%2Fd%2BH5Ti2vXtqJDTB14oLxU%2F9MzD3OR%2Fi%2BAbPYnuKhyD59RHJLmKQ9icxgB%2BFuMJ2%2Frnc1DPjl0yMy1nq%2FzXfGLK8E3RMcoe2z5PdgQxCm%2FLuzyp8uy430I39Dfy%2FgLY47Lft6H8E8NasiIOX2qyhDCR4lNYBtyYAtDTs%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8b3-Mj-ZQ

So 5mm to 2BA doable. But not cheap, say 6 adapters etc.

In reply to Post #16
Hi, i use Solar Arms with various Bobbins on them (Mainly Keiths Mag Heads, last ones the Glow Heads).
Always fancied some with sliding weights on thou (Got weights to attach to Bobbins)
So fancied the Carper arms, so messaged them. Problem is thread on arm ends, is M5.
Avid Carp do a similar arm with a sliding weight on it, same again, thread on ends M5.
Most of my Bobbins, Hockey Sticks etc i have, 2BA threads on them.
So still looking for a Arm with a sliding weight on.

Just a note. 2BA male thread, will fit into M5 female if a small bit of Play.
But a M5 Male thread will not fit into a 2BA Female (M5 male too bit a diameter).
Approx 2BA thread 4.5mm, M5 thread 5mm.

Cheers Bob