Rack 'em up, boys: When your wife gets on you about getting all those rods and reels out of every corner in the garage, here's a quick idea for you. I use 1 1/4 inch stand-ups for a...

Brownsville Tony Loc: Brownsville - Laguna Madre

When your wife gets on you about getting all those rods and reels out of every corner in the garage, here's a quick idea for you. I use 1 1/4 inch stand-ups for a garage type and 1 1/2" for the back of the truck, but just to be sure, measure your rod butts, especially older rods and the ones with tear-drop shapes to them. My beach rods would require the larger tubes, but my beach rods won't stand up in the garage anyway. Bait casters don't require as much horizontal space and 4000+ spinning rigs require a little more. I cut the uprights about 12" which seems to work just fine. Take a little care in planning and you can customize them to anything you want. I need a way to cut a small slot about half an inch wide and an inch long in the stand-ups (front for spinning, rear for casting) that locks the rod into the stand up. Anybody got an idea, I'm open to hear it. I've got a Dremel! One caution, I used to slap an 8 rod rack together for $20-25 bucks. This one cost near $60 and I had a hard time finding pvc.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Nice work!! I need something like that.

You need an Isolating cutter to make that cut. Every tool manufacturer makes one. The sometimes call them a multi cutter. Straight blades that vibrate. I’m a carpenter and it’s one the best tools they’ve come out with in 20 years.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

J in Cleveland wrote:

Nice work!! I need something like that.

You need an Isolating cutter to make that cut. Every tool manufacturer makes one. The sometimes call them a multi cutter. Straight blades that vibrate. I’m a carpenter and it’s one the best tools they’ve come out with in 20 years.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Good Idea, Tony; Just sayin....RJS

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Unless the bottom of the slot has to be squared use a half inch bit and drill the bottom then cut down from the end

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

4" grinder wheel works just fine 👍

Brownsville Tony Loc: Brownsville - Laguna Madre

Thanks J - I don't know if buying new power tools at my age is a wise thing to do, but I might look into one. Can't ever have enough tools.

Bob Browning Loc: Cascade, Wisconsin

I used the saw type blade and a dremel after drilling a hole where needed. A sawzall may work also.

Seegundo Loc: Lake s minole Georgia

Not ce work duobro has a track system that you can mount horizontal to the curling and vertical on the wall plus independents for boat use they have six sets in each kit plus you can buy spares

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Brownsville Tony wrote:

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BT, i did exactly what you are talking about with a hacksaw and pliers.

Cut your slice down what ever length you want.

Then grab the cut piece with pliers and bend it over a few times and it will snap off.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Brownsville Tony wrote:

Thanks J - I don't know if buying new power tools at my age is a wise thing to do, but I might look into one. Can't ever have enough tools.

I guarantee if you are handy around your home that tool will quickly become your favorite. But at others said you could drill a hole and use a jig saw or use a grinder.

kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

Brownsville Tony wrote:

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kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

plumbob wrote:

BT, i did exactly what you are talking about with a hacksaw and pliers.

Cut your slice down what ever length you want.

Then grab the cut piece with pliers and bend it over a few times and it will snap off.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Brownsville Tony wrote:

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Nice work Tony, thanks for sharing your great idea.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Brownsville Tony wrote:

Thanks J - I don't know if buying new power tools at my age is a wise thing to do, but I might look into one. Can't ever have enough tools.

Go for it. I am 72 and just bought a new 4 wheel drive tractor. I will likely die before it is paid for, but I will enjoy it until then. My wife or kids can always sell it for the balance due. You can get one of those saws for under $30 at harbor freight. Just do it. They are great tools.