Author Topic: Building the Stealth Bomber (Read 7399 times)

Roccus · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 07, 2021, 08:50 AM »

Quote from: dave b. on Dec 07, 2021, 08:07 AM

I have been reading some of your posts about building your tip ups. I was wondering if you make the clips that hold the brass trip tube in place? Do you purchase them? I think I saw you have used some Jack Trap components in the past. Inspired me to upgrade some of my own and build some new ones that incorporate some of your upgrades.

Any thoughts / preferences on the cross style versus the H style ti ups?

I've used Jack trap parts in the past, but it gets expensive quickly, so I make or find a substitute, they still have the best alternative for stainless flag steel ..FWIW... without labor, they cost about $30 to build, less the line... but when your done, you have something custom that performs well in all conditions and will last a life time.

those are 3/16 brass routing clips.. I drill and trim to size.. I get them ( and most of my hardware from McMaster Carr) P/N 9488T16..

I'm glad people are following the build, it's the only reason I post it up here..

I prefer the cross style, I build them with a built in anti rock pad on the top cross piece, the bottom folds into it so it's a nice tidy package..

I made 6 "big boy 36"" H style, they are big and heavy and wider than a normal # 6" with a 22" H...they are actually a good foul weather tip up because of their weight, I cut squares of roofing rubber that slides over the upright for when snow is blowing and drifting into the trap hole.. but for most circumstance I use my 30" cross style with the 4" spools.. I have a set on mini ones that are 15", but because of their height, it make for a stiff trigger launch.. I use a 22" flag on them to add a softer release ( learned through trial and many errors) and also modified the trigger for a softer trip.. but on their best day they are not as sensitive or as stable and smooth as the 30" with the 4" spools.

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 07, 2021, 08:53 AM »

Right down to the Part Numbers, you are a cut above Joe

Lv2hunt · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 07, 2021, 10:01 AM »

Man Joe you go so in depth its great!! even a non skilled person could follow, and you keep it on even numbers so you don't have to explain how many little lines past the big line it is.. well done sir!!

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 07, 2021, 11:11 AM »

Outstanding Joe! As always with your craftsmanship!

Uppervalley Kid · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 11:04 AM »

Quote from: Roccus on Dec 02, 2021, 07:44 PM

Finished the last of the drilling and glued and pinned the stabilizers . All the cross braces and spool are through bolted using stainless or brass threaded inserts, nothing can work loose or swell when wet.
Now I get to take it all apart to samd,seal and Finnish..no more pictures until it's done..
I've added a stainless big bait clip for large pike or laker baits

Beauty!

Roccus · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 06:37 PM »

She's ready to fish, the threaded inserts were given a dab of polyurethane construction adhesive, the wind gaurd fashioned out of sheet titanium scrap I have in the shop, the spool are made by HT tackle and hold 1500' I fill them 2/3 full of green dot dacron, then top them off with 250' of 36' #,dacron,the bait clip is a stainless steel plating clip, it has rounded jaws made for holding film or thin X ray plates..the flag is from jack traps, I like their stainless steel, their flags are durable as well

Roccus · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 06:41 PM »

mowbizz · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 07:30 PM »

Quote from: Roccus on Dec 09, 2021, 06:41 PM

Really a work of art that shows your passion for all things! Beautiful work!

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 07:39 PM »

Great work Joe!

sebago2jigtima · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 07:57 PM »

looks great !

HuntnFish603 · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 09:17 PM »

I never get enough of watching this process and seeing the end result Joe.
The only thing better is each year getting to watch them in action

800stealth · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 09, 2021, 10:37 PM »

Looks awesome Joe!! We'll break it in soon.

Dickbakers · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 06:18 AM »

Quote from: Roccus on Dec 09, 2021, 06:41 PM

Fantastic craftsmanship! Love the small leveling pieces at the ends of high arms.

PoolGuy · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 07:29 AM »

That’s Awesome !!

krispcritter · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 07:55 AM »

Is their a notch for that trigger rod on the cross stick or is it just opened on the wrong side. Looks like it would pinch the rod and not allow it to function freely. Other then that looks Awesome.

Lv2hunt · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 08:40 AM »

Great job Joe!! looks awesome love the color scheme and the flag

Roccus · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 08:42 AM »

Quote from: krispcritter on Dec 10, 2021, 07:55 AM

Is their a notch for that trigger rod on the cross stick or is it just opened on the wrong side. Looks like it would pinch the rod and not allow it to function freely. Other then that looks Awesome.

There is no " wrong side"I prefer to have the cross centered on the trigger side.. not behind it.. what are you talking about...nothing pinches anything...the trigger is 2 piece.. there is a wire inside the tube...the cross never touches it and if it did.. it would not matter.

Roccus · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 08:44 AM »

Quote from: Lv2hunt on Dec 10, 2021, 08:40 AM

Great job Joe!! looks awesome love the color scheme and the flag

color scheme kind of goes with the "stealth" bomber scheme. I hope he salutes that flag often!

800stealth · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 09:08 AM »

Quote from: Roccus on Dec 10, 2021, 08:42 AM

There is no " wrong side"I prefer to have the cross centered on the trigger side.. not behind it.. what are you talking about...nothing pinches anything...the trigger is 2 piece.. there is a wire inside the tube...the cross never touches it and if it did.. it would not matter.

I can assure you Joe, I have no intentions of cranking on the lumber hard enough to crush the trigger tube... A fella would have to be awefully hard on equipment to think that would be a concern...

800stealth · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 09:09 AM »

Quote from: Roccus on Dec 10, 2021, 08:44 AM

color scheme kind of goes with the "stealth" bomber scheme. I hope he salutes that flag often!

Might even get some fireworks going!!

krispcritter · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 10:13 AM »

Really is a nice build.

Roccus · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 10:24 AM »

Quote from: 800stealth on Dec 10, 2021, 09:08 AM

I can assure you Joe, I have no intentions of cranking on the lumber hard enough to crush the trigger tube... A fella would have to be awefully hard on equipment to think that would be a concern...

The way it's set up there is a small gap , it cant hit it.. that tube is thick enough you would need a vice to crush it..Iv e built maybe 50 the same way
..all still fishing without issues.
We need ice!..forecast ain't looking favorable..we might end up.meeting at lake X and casting shiners on bobbers and eggs on a bubble so I can give you this thing before I'm old(er) and grey(er)

800stealth · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 10:55 AM »

Quote from: Roccus on Dec 10, 2021, 10:24 AM

The way it's set up there is a small gap , it cant hit it.. that tube is thick enough you would need a vice to crush it..Iv e built maybe 50 the same way
..all still fishing without issues.
We need ice!..forecast ain't looking favorable..we might end up.meeting at lake X and casting shiners on bobbers and eggs on a bubble so I can give you this thing before I'm old(er) and grey(er)

I knew that's how they were setup Joe, even without seeing it in the pics...
Looking at the cams, Lake x has lost everything it had yesterday... must have been a windy night...
Luckily I've grown more patient with my years, we will get after it soon enough.

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 11:33 AM »

I’ll most likely be there New Years like I have been for the last 15 years or so at my old faithful there inshore

800stealth · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 11:45 AM »

Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Dec 10, 2021, 11:33 AM

I’ll most likely be there New Years like I have been for the last 15 years or so at my old faithful there inshore

I rarely hit the liquor but New Years eve is one of those rare occasions I usually do... I'll likely be useless New Years day lol but who knows maybe I'll come creeping through the trees to find ya... I know the truck lol

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 01:38 PM »

Haha good man not mentioning the make and model

800stealth · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 01:54 PM »

I wouldn't do ya dirty like that Frank... I know you roll incognito...

Roccus · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 02:22 PM »

Quote from: AQUAASSASSIN on Dec 10, 2021, 01:38 PM

Haha good man not mentioning the make and model

Now who's being "stealth"

Always a good plan..

Lv2hunt · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 02:49 PM »

Frank i see you all the time in those honey holes you should be proud of your truck

AQUAASSASSIN · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 10, 2021, 03:03 PM »

Lmfao! I’ll drive Pink Anything over any Mopar that’s any color, any day.

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Author Topic: Building the Stealth Bomber (Read 7399 times)