:usaflag: Coil Angle Braces For Water Machines!! :detecting:

[Cupajo]

The top picture is of my Infinium Coil Brace. It has allowed me to lean on the machine to balance myself while digging.

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The second shot is of my Excal coil set up a little differently!

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They are 1/2" pvc plastic water pipe with holes drilled to allow plastic electrical wire ties and tape to secure them in place.

Neither of these braces cause much drag in the water and really secure the coils so I don't have to worry about re-adjusting them after I have stuck them in a hole or leaned on them.

I've used this kind of brace on all of my water machines and they work great!!

Works for me,

CJ

 

[Cupajo]

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This is a commercially available bracket (I think!!) that is more typical of ones found "on the market".

Something like this one shouldn't be too hard to make and I like building my own even if they aren't as pretty!

I can see that this design might increase drag as the coil passes through the water.

It is a universal design adaptable to nearly any coil/shaft set-up and by sculpting the profile to fit this particular coil and shaft angle, drag can be greatly reduced if not eliminated!

CJ

 

[AUDuke]

I use a bungee cord System that allows the coil angle to be flexable and always return to the same position.

 

[Cupajo]

Pictures?

 

[ToniSteve]

I use a bungee cord System that allows the coil angle to be flexable and always return to the same position.

Hi AU,
Sounds great and may save breakage in a fall, large wave hit, or a heavy lean. What does it look like?

Best regards,
Steve

 

[AUDuke]

I use a bungee cord System that allows the coil angle to be flexable and always return to the same position.

Hi AU,
Sounds great and may save breakage in a fall, large wave hit, or a heavy lean. What does it look like?

Best regards,
Steve

Sorry, Cant do pic at this time, I use a small diameter (3/16) bungee cord one end attached to the front of the coil and an other attached to the rear of the coil, the other ends attached to the lower stem about 5-6 inches up. works great the coil always stay level and returns to its predetermined position.

 

[Cupajo]

Hey Duke,

Thanks for the description Friend!

I understand how it works now.

I prefer the rigidity of my arrangement, because I tend to use the machine as a brace when I am digging.

I don't lean hard on the unit, but use it to keep my balance.

Digging where I hunt is very hard most of the time and I need all the help I can get!

Thanks for your reply,

CJ

 

[Cupajo]

My version of the Dual Field brace.

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I cut this from a heavy plastic cutting board I found at our land-fill and set aside for just such a purpose.

Lexan, Plexiglas or some other dense plastic should work just as well and all are fairly easy to cut and drill with hand and/or power tools.

I had to use a longer coil bolt bought for $3.99 at a local hardware store in pairs as toilet seat hinge bolts!

CJ