Diy Lightweight Rod Tube

Remove the pipe from the vise put the opposite end of the pipe in the vise and tighten it down.

Diy lightweight rod tube.

I at first thought it was stealing ideas but being able to put your own special twist is even m. I used about a foot and a half for the above container which came out to 1 0 oz. Create the lockable end of the tube. Here is a how to video detailing my deluxe rod tube case i made for a few of my favorite casting and fly rods.

Save the remaining fabric tube for the lid. I am a single dad of a 11th grade son. Repeat with the remaining tube and the other part of the zipper for the lid. Fishing rods carrying tube.

The construction is quite simple. Fold the top of the tube in and pin on one half of the zipper on the inside. Great for on trail hiking and saves nearly 4 ounces from more durable options. 2 05 ounces for a 27 inch tube.

Remove both caps and cut your tube to the desired length. So i am going to allot a half inch for the rod sleeve making my rod tube 26 total. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for self glow light 15 years tritium gas tube 1 5mm 6mm 1pc tritium vial diy at the best online prices at ebay. Mark your rod tube of the contents with a permanent ink marker.

Od outside dimension id inside dimension wt wall thickness. Measure your fly rod when it s broken down to figure out the length you re going to need for the tube to fit. Apply pvc primer to the inside of the threaded clean out fitting and to the end of the pipe. Cut the fabric tube with a little space for a fold.

The rod shown in this example is a 8 4 piece rod and each section measures out to 25 5. Additionally each of the caps weighs 0 1 oz for a total weight of the above fishing rod protector of 1 2 oz. More by the author. The 1 5 inch diameter tube weighs 0 7 oz per foot of length.

Apply the pvc glue immediately after the primer and push the clean out fitting onto the pipe. I enjoy this website so much so many things to learn and try to create. These diy rod tubes aren t going to win any beauty or crafstmanship awards but with just a sheet of flannel and some pvc they are just as functional as any on the market at 1 10th the price.