steveg Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The final shipment of parts arrived today -- the mounts and middle-shaft tubes. I had assembled several shafts over the weekend, with what parts I had available, and was waiting for the shipment today. Once it arrived, and I inspected everything, I'm happy to announce that everything is a "GO" for the first production run of 32 shafts. I assembled one shaft entirely; with two caveats in mind -- 1). that my shafts are longer than the stock shaft (and thus a tad heavier than they would otherwise be), and 2). 1 that I've redistributed 20% of the shaft's weight to the "back end" of the shaft (in the arm cuff), making it a better-BALANCED shaft than the stock offering, the shaft STILL compares favorably with the stock XP shaft, weighing in at 16.61 ounces (471 grams). I'd also like to note that custom lengths ARE possible, which -- if you don't need the extra length -- can reduce weight slightly. And please keep in mind that if "balance" is an issue for you with the machine (especially with one of the larger coils attached increasing the nose-heaviness), I CAN make these shafts counterweight-ready (so that anyone who feels they may need it, can utilize my counterweighting system that has been extremely popular with Equinox users). I expect to be shipping shafts to customers over the latter half of the week, so the wait is nearly over! Here are some pictures; thanks to everyone for your patience through this long process! Thanks! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palzynski Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 11 hours ago, steveg said: ... 1 that I've redistributed 20% of the shaft's weight to the "back end" of the shaft (in the arm cuff), making it a better-BALANCED shaft than the stock offering ... Yes it is important to reduce the shaft front end weight . On my home made D2 shaft I even use a 0,5mm thickness carbon lower shaft ( yes half a mm ... ), this to save weight ... You have done a very nice job btw , may be I will order one later if ordering is possible from outside the US .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I am interested in the lower shaft clevis. Does it copy Deus with the one washer design or does it use two washers for the coil ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martygene Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Looking beautiful Steve. Now, fill the tubes with Helium... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 What I'm seeing here is that you're making a really tough shaft for the Deus 2, the lightest detector there is. 👍 To me weight is not much of an issue especially if it's just an ounce or two. Water hunting is my main interest with this purchase, the stock rig is fine on land, especially with the new lower that comes with the 13" coil. The cuff is really great, I hope you will offer them separately as well as lowers. Will it fit your other shafts? Great job Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 5 hours ago, palzynski said: Yes it is important to reduce the shaft front end weight . On my home made D2 shaft I even use a 0,5mm thickness carbon lower shaft ( yes half a mm ... ), this to save weight ... You have done a very nice job btw , may be I will order one later if ordering is possible from outside the US .. Yes, sir -- it is certainly possible; I have many overseas customers, although shipping and VAT/import duties make it more expensive... But I'd be glad to have you as a customer, and thnk you for the kind words! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Carolina said: I am interested in the lower shaft clevis. Does it copy Deus with the one washer design or does it use two washers for the coil ? Carolina, I do have two washers installed, but only the one one the left side serves a purpose, as far as contacting the coil ear. The one the right sits "flush" with the face of the clevis -- i.e. all it does is fill the round "washer cavity" in the clevis. Technically, you don't even need it, but I figure it would keep some sand, etc., out. Plus, it gives you an extra washer, to use on the other side, once the other one wears down a bit. Anyway, on the right-hand side of the clevis, the contact between the coil ear and the clevis is made by that Deus "plug." IN other words, it works the same way your Deus lower works. Make sense? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 hours ago, martygene said: Looking beautiful Steve. Now, fill the tubes with Helium... lol LOL! Thanks, martygene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, F350Platinum said: What I'm seeing here is that you're making a really tough shaft for the Deus 2, the lightest detector there is. 👍 To me weight is not much of an issue especially if it's just an ounce or two. Water hunting is my main interest with this purchase, the stock rig is fine on land, especially with the new lower that comes with the 13" coil. The cuff is really great, I hope you will offer them separately as well as lowers. Will it fit your other shafts? Great job Steve! Bob, Yes, I'll offer additional lower rods, soon, and yes -- the cuff will fit my other shafts. It's a nice cuff, and I figure some may want one for different shafts. Thanks! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 4 hours ago, steveg said: the contact between the coil ear and the clevis is made by that Deus "plug." IN other words, it works the same way your Deus lower works Thanks. That has proven to be a bad design here in VA. oceanfront. Sand is eating the clevis away on the non washer side. I’ll try and send a picture. Thanks again. This is my friend Dennis’s. I modded mine in the beginning to a washer on both sides. He switched to the centering device to stop the wear on his coil ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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