steveg Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 The project is moving along at a good pace. A surprise arrived today, that will now allow me to get the field-test prototypes sent out to testers soon... The arm cuffs were produced by my supplier with matte finish, not glossy, by mistake -- but they'll be glossy (to match the rest of the shaft) in the production model. For more information regarding the shaft, what it will feature, and what I'm attempting to achieve in terms of improvements, etc., you can find details in my latest "blog" entry (dated 8-24-22) on my website, at https://www.stevesdetectorrods.com/blog/index.php Thanks, all! Steve 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Erm, if ya want to get rid of onea them matte cuffs, I'm game 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim1973 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 So how much lighter is this gonna make the shaft when complete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 F350 -- sorry, my friend! They are going to be installed on field-test prototype shafts in the next couple of days, and then will be sent off to the testers... 😞 Are you needing an arm cuff? I have an earlier plastic prototype of this cuff -- very similar, but a bit larger, that I'd sell you for a really good price... bigtim -- not sure yet; I haven't assembled a prototype shaft using my "production-grade" parts yet; earlier prototypes were all using 3D-printed parts. Once I get one assembled, likely this weekend, I'll be able to comment on the weight... Thanks! Steve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 No worries, Steve. 😀 Getting older and living by the tenet "nothing ventured, nothing gained". It's been working out rather well. 👍 it's the carbon fiber that caught my eye. Probably wouldn't fit the stock rig. Eagerly anticipating your final product. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 F350 -- understood, LOL! Nope, won't fit the stock shaft. Needs a round one... Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palzynski Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 11 hours ago, steveg said: The project is moving along at a good pace. A surprise arrived today, that will now allow me to get the field-test prototypes sent out to testers soon... ... Very nice job . Btw the XP factory shafts are too short for tall persons , the lower stem is too short and the upper stem too. I mean the armrest is too close from the handle and this length cannot be changed , at least on the S telecopic Lite. I hope that this can be adjusted on your new shaft ... thanks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Goldman Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Looking Good Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 palzynski -- yes, sir -- most definitely. Each of the things you mentioned is being addressed. My shaft allows quite a bit more distance between the arm cuff and handle. And, not only will the extension length of the "standard" shaft be longer than the Deus shaft, I can customize for anyone that needs a longer-than-standard shaft, as well... Chase -- thank you sir! Steve 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Plohman Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Looks like a winner, it's on my wish list! Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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