Fishing rod holder for truck bed

[Lindley]

Tired of broken fishing rod tips from sliding coolers and loose items in the bed of the truck, I decided to make a rod holder.

It is made out of:
- 2" 316L stainless steel 0.065" wall
- 3/8" 316L Round stock
- 1/2" stainless schedule 40 pipe


I used a Miller 211 with tri-mix gas and 0.023" 308L wire. Spray application.

[nervousfishyy]

Really nice I made one of those for the garage but I really like the idea of putting one in the truck.

[eecervantes83]

What did you use to cover the pipes egde?

[Lindley]

What did you use to cover the pipes egde?

Door edge molding. I am open to new ideas though. It is split on top, so I'm not sure how long it will last. Any other suggestions?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...lding/_/N-25l0

[drpipe]

Nice! Nice way to show off those shimano Calcutta's too

[kvwall]

Very nice work. Maybe you can try some plastidip protective coating on the edge.

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

I've never used it but just a thought.

[Lindley]

Very nice work. Maybe you can try some plastidip protective coating on the edge.

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

I've never used it but just a thought.

Great idea! Thanks. I think the gun metal gray would look good.

[BD1]

Nice, can't beat stainless. Here's some caps/ plugs , see if there's any you like.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...17&FORM=IQFRBA

[Hunter0329]

I know this is an old post but that's really nice work. I've been wanting to make one but unfortunately I don't have a welder at the house. I'm gonna see if my instructor will let me buy some material to make one while I'm in class. If all goes well hopefully ill have a picture to show it off in a few days. Great work!

[Lindley]

Thanks! And good luck with your build. I look back now at all that free time and equipment and tools that were available to me during shop class in high school, but I was too busy chasing girls to make good use of it. I wish I had that shop now!