Steve Herschbach Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I am one of those people who have always found the armrest of the Garrett Ace and AT models to be just a hair short for my liking. This would include what I’m seeing on the new Ace Apex. Years ago a guy was making and selling an item called the Garrett Gizmo, a machined metal extension for the armrest. It not only made the armrest longer but acted as a counterweight making the detectors less nose heavy. Unfortunately he must of machined up a limited number, as there are no recent internet references that I can find. It seems to have disappeared. Does anyone know where to get one of these or something like it? If not, here is an accessory sales opportunity for somebody. Garrett Gizmo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Steve G should be able to make something like that. He already makes a counter weight for the Nox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Great minds thinking alike! I sent him a link to this thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachHunter Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I actually received one as a gift to try out several years back from the guy making them. I don’t believe he knew how to market them at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hi all! Yep, I COULD make something like this, but the gentleman who used to make them is still around; he goes by the screen name "khouse" on Dankowski's forum. I saw a recent post from him, where he mentioned possibly starting to make them again, so I will of course refrain, and respect his "intellectual property." Perhaps I can chat with him, and see what his intent is... Meanwhile, it has been on the drawing board to begin producing a carbon-fiber upper "S-shaft" for Garrett machines for awhile now, though there are some logistics -- that involve a sizeable up-front investment -- that have prevented me from doing so thus far. That's why I am only doing the lower two shaft sections for the Garrett machines, for now. However, if/when I do begin offering the upper shaft as well, I will certainly be extending the length of it (and would then offer the counterweight system that I've used with the Equinox shafts, as well...) Steve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khouse Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Steve, That is me.. LOL. I've sold over 1400 of them but the last few years sales dropped from like 20 a month to 12 a year. I don't make any money unless I make 25 at a time. However I have had a lot of interest in the GIZMO recently. So I will be placing 25 on ebay in a day or so. Or just contact me directly mowerdog@gmail.com 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khouse Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 7:45 PM, steveg said: Hi all! Yep, I COULD make something like this, but the gentleman who used to make them is still around; he goes by the screen name "khouse" on Dankowski's forum. I saw a recent post from him, where he mentioned possibly starting to make them again, so I will of course refrain, and respect his "intellectual property." Perhaps I can chat with him, and see what his intent is... Meanwhile, it has been on the drawing board to begin producing a carbon-fiber upper "S-shaft" for Garrett machines for awhile now, though there are some logistics -- that involve a sizeable up-front investment -- that have prevented me from doing so thus far. That's why I am only doing the lower two shaft sections for the Garrett machines, for now. However, if/when I do begin offering the upper shaft as well, I will certainly be extending the length of it (and would then offer the counterweight system that I've used with the Equinox shafts, as well...) Steve I'm making them again since there has been renewed interest. See my other post....... I sold a lot of them when the Ace Series was king. Then sales died off through better, lighter and cheaper competition. Now it seems the APEX has the same issues..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khouse Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 7:54 PM, phrunt said: Nice idea but I certainly don't like his nut and bolt choice. I get that a lot. But your arm in that position won't rub there at all. I tell those buyers if your arm even come clost to that bolt head to send it back. Over 1400 sold without one return. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khouse Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Just put 25 GIZMOs on ebay. http://ebay.us/Na84BG?cmpnId=5338273189 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Great, nice that you are making a few available again! ?? The Apex might be different than the other Ace models. I do not have any earlier models on hand to compare to, but here is the measurement. It is no different than some other detectors I have sitting around. The TRP/F19 and Simplex are about the same, for instance, while Vanquish and Equinox are longer. Below, it is 6.25 inches from the arm cup to the base of the grip. Garrett Ace Apex forearm measurement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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