N II Deep Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) here is a picture of the new high line trees that I have been working on. so far they look really good. just need to get them powder coated and they are ready for spring. So far we are a little over 1/3 the cost of store bought welded trees. Edited January 6, 2010 by Nailer fixed pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I can't wait to try them out:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyman013 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad Pole Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 They look just like ours(which are home fabricated) they work just as well as the store bought ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bomb Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Look good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 They look GR8. There is nothing better for running boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2UNREEL Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great Job! Last year I used trees on my boat and now I can't fish without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Those look GREAT Jon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 them look great great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great job jon, very nice looking work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcpaul Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Nice job Jon, very nice. What did you make them out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsniffer Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 nicely done jon...if youre anything like me(or most of us)you cant afford not to make everything you can...besides that means more on lures:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N II Deep Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Nice job Jon, very nice. What did you make them out of?I made them from 2" 6061 Alum tube. the base was just 1/2 x 4 x 6" alum.one set was made to fit inside Bert's track. the other set will mount direct to the boat.now I thinking of adding a Rocket launcher across the top that I could mount lights to as well.We do a lot of night fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N II Deep Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 nicely done jon...if youre anything like me(or most of us)you cant afford not to make everything you can...besides that means more on lures:grin:like the guy that built the sweet looking ratchet holders, I have more time than money.Plus with being an engineer at a machine shop helps, for those after hour G-jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 On the homemade rod holders: If they are made out of 2 inch O.D. material get some Titeloc plastic end caps for them. Titelocs are the least costly and they have to be forced on. They don't need any glue to hold them. These protect the rod handles, and give the rod holders the same look as the store bought ones. Here is a pic of my homemade trees. They have a pin on the bottom so they can turn towards the back. Mine fasten to the hardtop, and gunwales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N II Deep Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 On the homemade rod holders:If they are made out of 2 inch O.D. material get some Titeloc plastic end caps for them. Titelocs are the least costly and they have to be forced on. They don't need any glue to hold them. These protect the rod handles, and give the rod holders the same look as the store bought ones. Here is a pic of my homemade trees. They have a pin on the bottom so they can turn towards the back. Mine fasten to the hardtop, and gunwales. Ken has already ordered the plastic caps. thanks for info share. Spring is almost here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcpaul Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What supplier are you all ordering them from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What supplier are you all ordering them from?I'm getting the caps from Frank's great outdoors. I'm opting for the red ones, so they match my Big Jon holders. The black ones can be bought from Here. 2 for $4.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I bought the black titelocs @ Frank's also. At the time Frank's price was slightly better than Northwood's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NO MO BEGGEN Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 i just started making a set myself ill post a picture when im done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfishforfood Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I'm going to make one for a friend and was wondering what deg. are the holders. I know this is a older post but hate to just wing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk984 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Very nice.Are you coloring them or metalic powder coat?I think they d look good in pink camo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) I'm going to make one for a friend and was wondering what deg. are the holders. I know this is a older post but hate to just wing it.Steve, 45-50 degrees is common for trees.It's not a bad idea to use 40 on the bottom, 45 on the center, and 50 on the top holder. That gives more rod tip separation. Edited September 8, 2012 by Nailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N II Deep Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 If I redo the trees. All in line 50 deg. Yes they are powdered coated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfishforfood Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Thanks. I will make a pair for him. This winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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