02-27-2017, 02:11 PM
[#0000FF]Some tooners simply don't like the idea of putting additional holes in their frames. But the tiny 1/8 in screw holes...filled in with screws...do not weaken the frame in vital stress areas. If your frame is like most there are larger holes in several places for attachment pins, etc. And if you are concerned about rust, then just seal each hole with some silicone gel as you screw down your attachments.
Still other tube and toon PVC constructionists look for the "clamp on" fittings you can buy in the plumbing section of the big box stores...or a good plumbing supply store. You might have to look harder to find them but there are clamps both in metal and PVC. Just be sure you get the right size, both for your frame and the PVC tubes. And make sure you get an adaptor if you have threads on the clamp. You either need thread adaptors or slip fittings if you are just going to glue or screw.
You CAN use shrink tape or tubing. Or you can just duct tape the heck out of it. I have made a couple of "modular" setups where all you had to do was tape or bungee the PVC to the frame. See pics of one I made for sonar attachment. You can do the same thing by making a lash-down frame for rod holders.
Many of my early rod holders...especially on float tubes...were modular creations lashed into place using D rings while fishing. Look at the attached chapter from my tubing book for ideas.
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Still other tube and toon PVC constructionists look for the "clamp on" fittings you can buy in the plumbing section of the big box stores...or a good plumbing supply store. You might have to look harder to find them but there are clamps both in metal and PVC. Just be sure you get the right size, both for your frame and the PVC tubes. And make sure you get an adaptor if you have threads on the clamp. You either need thread adaptors or slip fittings if you are just going to glue or screw.
You CAN use shrink tape or tubing. Or you can just duct tape the heck out of it. I have made a couple of "modular" setups where all you had to do was tape or bungee the PVC to the frame. See pics of one I made for sonar attachment. You can do the same thing by making a lash-down frame for rod holders.
Many of my early rod holders...especially on float tubes...were modular creations lashed into place using D rings while fishing. Look at the attached chapter from my tubing book for ideas.
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