Custom Simplex

[Sven1]

Just before fall in Sept, sent my Simplex to my nephew in the US as he wanted to get started in metal detecting. Gave him the newest 8.5 round DD coil.

Still had a spare Simplex control box sitting here and the new 5x9 coil. Decided to make a project out of it.

Thought I would make a custom handle for it to attach to a round tube straight shaft.
Its super lightweight with 4 thick rock hard coats of epoxy.
By the way, its a perfect, comfortable fit for my hand. A project to keep me busy on those rainy days.

Recently finished it off with 5 coats of spray on Truck Bedliner paint.

The new handle was mounted on a round tube straight shaft with a White's lower rod.. Still have to tidy things up a bit.
A  higher sitting Bounty Hunter arm cuff was attached, making everything fit and feel very comfy. Overall now balances better, feels lighter and easier to swing than the stock
straight shaft.

[kac]

That looks really good, wonder if you could mount the control box on an s shaft or is there stuff in the handle?

[RickUK]

Sven,outstanding custom job,looks very professional.

[Sven1]

5 hours ago, kac said:

That looks really good, wonder if you could mount the control box on an s shaft or is there stuff in the handle?