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LF gimbal bracket hds 7

Discussion in 'Buy and Sell' started by Tony, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. Patty

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    Nope!!! Doesn't make much difference if you weld properly (spray vs short circuit), but if stick was available I probably would have done some root welds with the stick...

    Anyways, back to our scheduled HDS talk lol
     
    Patty, Dec 11, 2018
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    #NotEnoughLowranceUnitsCrappingOut #NoExtraGimbalMountsToBeHad
     
    craigm, Dec 11, 2018
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    @Tony I like you and I have a key. :) Before reading this I was going to buy one for the new addition to the Tundra. But duh I can make shiny things! BUT does the no gear teeth things.... on the flat metal make a difference?
     
    Mike, Dec 12, 2018
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    My thoughts exactly Mike re: “knurled” teeth features on the stock gimbal brackets, I would worry that without those the unit might might slip in some scenarios (ie on sled/quad where g loading will be high). Others with experience with homemade mounts will be able to better answer that question.
     
    robm, Dec 12, 2018
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    No issues at all guys. At least not for ice fishing. On the boat would be a whole different story as its a lot rougher.
     
    Ernie, Dec 12, 2018
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    I would just epoxy a thin rubber washer on either side of the aluminum where the notched part of the Lowrance mounts to. Should provide enough resistance against the teeth to keep it solid.
     
    Coward, Dec 12, 2018
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    Coward wins!

    @Mike ....you had me at "shiny things"
     
    Mike B., Dec 12, 2018
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    No just needs a touch more tightness for friction, it's actually kinda nicer lol
     
    Patty, Dec 12, 2018
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    Damn I could gutter ball that quote.
     
    Mike, Dec 12, 2018
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    Patty Well-Known Member

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    Swing batter batter batter!!! This is CFF not that other place where people get offended and shit.... although I'm slightly offended that you didn't just throw the ball and go for it......
     
    Patty, Dec 12, 2018
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    I was thinking of just adding some kind of friction tape but what @Coward, @Ernie, and @Patty says works too. I need it for this weekend @Mike ;) and I have a Jets game tomorrow. LOL. Serioulsy I could do the wood thing for this weekend. :)
     
    Tony, Dec 12, 2018
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    For a washer I cut a piece from a margarine container lid. Worked perfect.
     
    Ernie, Dec 12, 2018
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    Parkay??
     
    Tinman, Dec 12, 2018
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    No! Why would I cheap out by using that crap?! :p
     
    Ernie, Dec 12, 2018
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    What the "I can't believe it's not butter" one??? I bet that's it....
     
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