- Jan 11, 2011
- 1,086
- 1,397
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Manticore, Minelab Equinox 800, Minelab Equinox 600, Minelab CTX 3030
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Hi all!
I've been working on a Deus 2 shaft for quite awhile now (detailed information found in an 8-24-22 blog post at https://www.stevesdetectorrods.com/blog.php).
The shaft project is now at field-test stage, and moving quickly toward production. In summary, it's an all carbon-fiber shaft, including handle and arm cuff; the shaft (without coil or remote control attached) checks in at only 16.3 oz., and will be fully telescopic -- very similar to how the stock Dues shaft collapses. The all-carbon-fiber design results in a very light weight, very stiff/no-flex shaft, and while built to allow an extra 6" or so of extension beyond stock shaft capability, the option for "tall-man" lower rods will of course be available, as I'm always happy to customize. Along with other small improvements in the shaft (easier access to buttons on the remote, due to a more "recessed" remote control mounting position relative to the handle), I plan to incorporate a few improvements that many Dues users have asked for, including the ability to route the antenna cable inside the shaft, and I'm working on a locking remote-control mount that I hope to have available in the near future, as well.
I assembled the first fully functional field-test-ready shaft today; I'll attach some pictures, below. If you have any questions, please contact me here via PM, or via email at [email protected]. I plan to start a "wait list" soon, but if you think you'll be interested once these become available, feel free to reach out to me and I'll make note of your interest.
THANKS!
Steve, Steve's Detector Rods
www.stevesdetectorrods.com
www.facebook.com/stevesdetectorrods
I've been working on a Deus 2 shaft for quite awhile now (detailed information found in an 8-24-22 blog post at https://www.stevesdetectorrods.com/blog.php).
The shaft project is now at field-test stage, and moving quickly toward production. In summary, it's an all carbon-fiber shaft, including handle and arm cuff; the shaft (without coil or remote control attached) checks in at only 16.3 oz., and will be fully telescopic -- very similar to how the stock Dues shaft collapses. The all-carbon-fiber design results in a very light weight, very stiff/no-flex shaft, and while built to allow an extra 6" or so of extension beyond stock shaft capability, the option for "tall-man" lower rods will of course be available, as I'm always happy to customize. Along with other small improvements in the shaft (easier access to buttons on the remote, due to a more "recessed" remote control mounting position relative to the handle), I plan to incorporate a few improvements that many Dues users have asked for, including the ability to route the antenna cable inside the shaft, and I'm working on a locking remote-control mount that I hope to have available in the near future, as well.
I assembled the first fully functional field-test-ready shaft today; I'll attach some pictures, below. If you have any questions, please contact me here via PM, or via email at [email protected]. I plan to start a "wait list" soon, but if you think you'll be interested once these become available, feel free to reach out to me and I'll make note of your interest.
THANKS!
Steve, Steve's Detector Rods
www.stevesdetectorrods.com
www.facebook.com/stevesdetectorrods