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- - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-18-2009 05:42 Edited 01-18-2009 06:19
Here are some pics of a recent project I've been working on . Its a fishing buddy . It will carry your ice chest and tackle and five of your finest rods. I built it out of aluminum and its almost done . I'm gonna install the handle tomorrow. After completion , I plan to acid wash it to a brilliant satin luster.  It should turn out o.k. when completed.
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Parent - - By gawelder (**) Date 01-18-2009 14:22
Nice work on the fishing buddy. I only have one question about it, I did not see any bearings on the axle.
Parent - - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-18-2009 14:54 Edited 01-18-2009 14:56
There isn't any bearings. Its a hand cart . I'm finishing it today , it going to have a T handle up front. Those are just some replacement lawnmower wheels and tires I purchased at Tractor Supply Co. They are inexpensive and do the trick . Thanks for the compliments on it .  I'm considering making them to sell .
Parent - - By LINCOLNCHIC (**) Date 01-18-2009 15:26
THATS PRETTY COOL, ITS REALLY IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR COOLER SAFE...LOL    LOVE IT
Parent - By Dodge84 Date 01-18-2009 21:37
That's the only thing that matters. hahaha

Keepin the ol' rods safe is important, but beer takes precedence. lol
Parent - - By gawelder (**) Date 01-18-2009 15:30
They should sell okay. Being made out of aluminum it should be light and it takes the hassle out of toting an ice chest and I also liked the rod holders.
Parent - - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-18-2009 15:36
I might have to invest in some more modern equipment if I want to make $$.  LOL  This one has taken me a couple days ... ya know  all the hand fitting and bending . Once I get all the demensions and cut lengths mapped out , it should go alot quicker . LOL
Parent - - By ZCat (***) Date 01-18-2009 21:23
that's a great jetty rig.
Parent - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-19-2009 01:25 Edited 01-19-2009 03:24
Yeah , thats what my uncle said . He goes down to Rockport .  I'll probly give him this one and make me another one ... with all the bugs worked out .   LOL    This one is 24" wide and 48" long .  Wheels and all only weighs 26 lbs.  so its pretty light ... easy to load and unload out of the truck . 
Parent - - By DaveBoyer (*****) Date 01-19-2009 05:43
   Looks good. Maybe You could find some all plastic wheels so nothing will rust.

   The North Carolina guys have a similar thing but without wheels bolted to the front bumper of their trucks. They drive the truck right on the beach & surf fish.
Parent - - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-20-2009 02:58
I told my uncle that I was gonna let the air out of the tires and fill them with helium .  LOL  The wheels are powder coated silver , so I don't think they will rust .
Parent - - By raftergwelding (*****) Date 01-20-2009 16:41
Hey i got the same cart for my trash cans lol just given ya a hard time looks good
Parent - - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-21-2009 02:25
I haven't thought of that ... thats a good idea. It would be an expensive cart for trash cans !  LOL  Not really . Thanks for the compliments. I ordered some awesome acid to wash it with . I think it will shine like a new penny ! As soon as I get it 'washed' I'll post some new pics of it .
Parent - - By Superflux (****) Date 01-21-2009 07:03
What type of acid? I have some raft frames that need to be shined up before the hi-water season. Got to look good when in the "Home of Foam".
Parent - By pypLynr (***) Date 01-22-2009 03:27
It is used to 'wash' aluminum cattle trailers to brighten up the aluminum and to nuetralize the the urine .  Not sure of the name  ... soon as I get it I'll let you know .
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