Delatedlotus
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I built one of these well over 20 years ago. I needed one a while back, and I could not find my old one. I built this one about a year and half ago. With that being said I built another one. And it works perfect, absolutely perfect. Total cost is about $10 bucks and anyone can make one in about 45 mins.
Dollar Store plastic Jar $1.00 ---- They did not have a clear one when I went in. So I used a pink one.. IT DOE'S NOT EFFECT IT IN ANY WAY.. lol
Foam pipe insulation $6.00 ---- Ask a friend if they have any.. Or a plumbing contractor will just give you 16 inch chunk. or new bag $6.00
Neodymium Magnets $1.97 (each CMS magnets plastic coated) ---- Any magnet will work don't be fooled, just find some. Or use an old triaxle speaker magnet.. They are very strong. 2nd hand store via garage sales, children's toys, Salvation Army or the Goodwill.
10ft String Free ---- 10lb braided fishing line with wood handle, white package string, old shoe lace- Nike's are faster....
Glue gun or super glue to glue foam to plastic jar and the magnet on the INSIDE of the jar. And of coarse a razor knife be so, so careful with it...!
I made a jig out of old scrape wood to cut the foam pretty straight I might add but scissors will work just fine. Works perfect 1000% I should have both made a better looking one, and posted it here. I will soon but this works like, like a dream come true.... There is no real reason to though.... All under $10 bucks. You can make one for under $5.00 if you have any of these items at all. Enjoy it and use it... I just had to share this for all. Fellow reefers Happy Fishing!
Dollar Store plastic Jar $1.00 ---- They did not have a clear one when I went in. So I used a pink one.. IT DOE'S NOT EFFECT IT IN ANY WAY.. lol
Foam pipe insulation $6.00 ---- Ask a friend if they have any.. Or a plumbing contractor will just give you 16 inch chunk. or new bag $6.00
Neodymium Magnets $1.97 (each CMS magnets plastic coated) ---- Any magnet will work don't be fooled, just find some. Or use an old triaxle speaker magnet.. They are very strong. 2nd hand store via garage sales, children's toys, Salvation Army or the Goodwill.
10ft String Free ---- 10lb braided fishing line with wood handle, white package string, old shoe lace- Nike's are faster....
Glue gun or super glue to glue foam to plastic jar and the magnet on the INSIDE of the jar. And of coarse a razor knife be so, so careful with it...!
I made a jig out of old scrape wood to cut the foam pretty straight I might add but scissors will work just fine. Works perfect 1000% I should have both made a better looking one, and posted it here. I will soon but this works like, like a dream come true.... There is no real reason to though.... All under $10 bucks. You can make one for under $5.00 if you have any of these items at all. Enjoy it and use it... I just had to share this for all. Fellow reefers Happy Fishing!
