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Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #23 2 Aug 2026 at 6.38pm  1  Login    Register
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
MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #22 1 Aug 2026 at 3.02pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #21
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 😂.
Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #21 1 Aug 2026 at 10.12am  0  Login    Register
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
CarpCodger71
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CarpCodger71
   Old Thread  #20 17 Jul 2026 at 11.39am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #14
Try Ross at Kraken Tackle he may be able to help
Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #19 17 Jul 2026 at 8.25am  0  Login    Register
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In case anybody is interested.
Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #18 6 Jul 2026 at 10.16pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #14
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....
Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #17 6 Jul 2026 at 10.11pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #15
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.
Mattsaunders
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   Old Thread  #16 5 Jul 2026 at 10.19pm  0  Login    Register
Ordered some! 👌🏻
Karlos
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Karlos
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   Old Thread  #15 5 Jul 2026 at 3.38pm  3  Login    Register
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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...
wandle1
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   Old Thread  #14 5 Jul 2026 at 3.12pm  1  Login    Register
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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!
Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #13 4 Jul 2026 at 7.58pm  0  Login    Register
More printed daily and out the door.
bowlsky
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bowlsky
   Old Thread  #12 11 Jun 2026 at 9.45pm  0  Login    Register
Great idea . Can’t say it bothers me but I like the idea
Biggest_27lb
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   Old Thread  #11 11 Jun 2026 at 6.02pm  4  Login    Register
Thanks all.

Appreciate the positivity.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #10 11 Jun 2026 at 5.31pm  0  Login    Register
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Like it, good luck with the sales
Belch
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Belch
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   Old Thread  #9 11 Jun 2026 at 5.18pm  0  Login    Register
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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!
MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #8 11 Jun 2026 at 5.16pm  0  Login    Register
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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!
MrGreen
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   Old Thread  #7 11 Jun 2026 at 5.14pm  0  Login    Register
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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).
scaley&dark
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   Old Thread  #6 11 Jun 2026 at 4.47pm  0  Login    Register
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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.

Biggest_27lb
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Biggest_27lb
   Old Thread  #5 11 Jun 2026 at 4.39pm  1  Login    Register
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When ya got one hell of a boring IT job like me, making simple widgets like this is very fulfilling.

Baitman
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Baitman
   Old Thread  #4 11 Jun 2026 at 4.26pm  0  Login    Register
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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.
Churchy
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Churchy
   Old Thread  #3 11 Jun 2026 at 4.20pm  0  Login    Register
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Thats cool, love seeing a problem overcome with simple engineering
wandle1
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   Old Thread  #2 11 Jun 2026 at 4.15pm  0  Login    Register
Spot on ..
Biggest_27lb
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   Old Thread  #1 11 Jun 2026 at 2.47pm  9  Login    Register
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.

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