I found an alternative to the threaded male PVC cap and built some cases. I thought I would share what I did because it was cheaper that an aluminum case. The cheapest aluminum tube that I could find was $19.99 and then you had to add shipping to that, These cases cost me about $10 each.

Materials:
Grey PVC tubing
PVC End Cap
Black rubber cap (the ones I bought had hose clamps with them)
Plastic paint
Webbing
Rivets
5 min epoxy

Steps
Cut the pipe to length
Clean with alcohol or whatever you chose
Scuff up the pipe on one end and the inside of the PVC cap
Glue the end cap on (I used 5 min. epoxy
Paint the pipe
Let dry then paint with a clear coat

Cut webbing to length
I folded over the ends of the webbing and heated up a small round file to burn two holes on each end to put rivets through
Rivet the webbing on as a handle
Put the black rubber cap on (You could use the hose clamp for transportation but it is a snug enough fit to use without.

Extra steps:
I used a Dremel tool with a sanding but to clean up the opening of the pipe where I would insert the rod.
I printed the make, size and year on a label and attached it to the tube
I bought foam pipe insulation and stuffed some in the bottom of the tube to protect the rods.

Here is a picture of how they turned out. Not a great picture I know.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/04/2005 11:53PM by William Cunningham.

Nice job. What about these [www.landmarkflyrodtubes.com]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/05/2005 09:16AM by bill boettcher.

Thanks.
Those look fine, better than mine but it just means more when you make them yourself.

I know what you mean. When I get some I will probable go Aluminum Like the classy look.

Hi William,
Very Nice!! How about posting the pic on the Photo Page under equipment so that it will stay available?

Nice Job

Mike

Sure, I'll take some better pictures and get them up soon.

Where did you get the Black Rubber Caps?

just my .02 but you might think about using the pvc pipe cement.
a can of it will last a long time nomore than will be used on the cap
and it will probly be alot cheaper in the long run than using the apoxy
and it dries pretty quick. when you apply the cement just turn the cap 1/4 turn
and hold for a few seconds and its on there to stay.

david williams

I found the rubber cap at Ace Hardware in the plumbing section. They are called Quick Caps. I had the epoxy and didn't need a entire can of the PVC cement. But to each their own.

yet another ABS rod tube recipe...


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cheers!

tws

Marc
That is a nice set up. I like the cord to hold the cap .
I would go that way if I had the room to paint it and clear it. The grass out side would all be dead . Landlord would not like that LOL



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/06/2005 08:28AM by bill boettcher.

And another PVC method. I found light weight PVC at a plumbing supply house that is used for house vacuum systems. It comes in 10 ft. lenths and costs about $5.00 a lenth wholesale. Caps available to fit. Not interchangeable with regular PVC piping. The small diameter and light weight can also help save a few bucks at the post office if you have to mail it.

If you want a kinda neat finish on the outside of the tube get yourself some twine in different colors and wrap the tube with it. Some double stick tape on the tube to hold the twine until you can seal it with whatever.


larry