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Anyone else like to save some wonga?

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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby fly addict » August 21st, 2013, 8:56 pm

Very nice work, but I'm a bit leary of the 125 mph claim... ;)
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby tyingfool » August 21st, 2013, 9:52 pm

Don't be dissen my Pacer man. That is sweet deal on the rod holder.


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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby Papasequoia » August 21st, 2013, 10:48 pm

Sa-weet! In addition to drilling a hole, did you also notch the top of those 90 degree elbow joints? I think you need to hold a demo workshop in your garage. I'll bring the beer. :D
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby Sasha » August 21st, 2013, 11:26 pm

Very sweet!


You know when I saw the word "wonga" in the thread title; I thought I had logged in at another forum :bananadance:
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby darrin terry » August 21st, 2013, 11:47 pm

Looks like you did a good job to me.

I think I would like three feet. Using a 4-way side outlet * would, I think, make it much more stable. Still, yours looks better than the ones I used to think about buying.

What did you do, if anything, to prevent scratches from the magnetic feet?
How do you tie the fly to your hooks without killing them with the thread? I keep cutting them in half.
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby WanderingBlues » August 22nd, 2013, 5:40 am

Very nice. Sadly, nuttin' works when you have a Wrangler with a fiberglass hardtop.....

As to the Pacer....Rock on. :drunk:

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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby fflutterffly » August 22nd, 2013, 6:18 am

There are very few things better than Wayne's World. Great Clip.
As for the roof racks: Exactly which store can you purchase the magnets? I haven't seen them that size at home depot. Oh you mean a real hardware store.
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby Sasha » August 22nd, 2013, 8:47 am

fflutterffly wrote:There are very few things better than Wayne's World. Great Clip.
As for the roof racks: Exactly which store can you purchase the magnets? I haven't seen them that size at home depot. Oh you mean a real hardware store.




Odd my local depot has a whole bay of Velcro and magnets...
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby briansII » August 22nd, 2013, 9:48 am

That's a nice DIY project and all, but I don't trust anyone who has that clean and organized of a workbench. The hula girl and incendiary devices are a nice touch though.

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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby stanbery » August 22nd, 2013, 12:02 pm

briansII wrote:That's a nice DIY project and all, but I don't trust anyone that has that clean and organized of a workbench. That hula girl and incendiary devices are a nice touch though.

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I agree. :funnyup:
If you need another project I have one for you.
Since to already have a guide on your work bench(Cliffs bugger box) See if you can make one just like it.
Looks great but I like your bugger box the best.
I still need one of those.
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby 1mocast » August 22nd, 2013, 12:52 pm

Nice DIY. Very professional looking.
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby gabe » August 22nd, 2013, 3:37 pm

WanderingBlues wrote:Very nice. Sadly, nuttin' works when you have a Wrangler with a fiberglass hardtop.....


I saw a that fishing guide in bridgeport that had one for his TJ. I didn't get a chance to get a closer look at it though.
would probably have to make some kinda mounting between the freedom top and the windshield.
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby gabe » August 22nd, 2013, 3:43 pm

nice build. what is the pull on those magnets?
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby gabe » August 22nd, 2013, 3:48 pm

THREADHIJACK
heres an expensive option for the JK - one I'd consider after I can afford a roof rack
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f33/fly-fi ... 57829.html
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Re: Anyone else like to save some wonga?

Postby darrin terry » August 23rd, 2013, 8:47 pm

Protecting the paint…after posting this the other night I got to thinking about how I might tackle this. I was thinking about using silicone caulking and brush and just painting a thin layer across the bottom of the magnetic feet. It might need repairing but should remain quite soft over time. I also thought about the rubber dip used for making grips for tools such as pliers.

As for the four way PVC, it would actually be thee feet on each base. Here's a pic of the * I was thinking of:
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I don't know if that would work better than four, but I believe it would.

Still, nice execution.
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