Good pole cutting how-to link?

[McDog]

Does anyone have a good link for cutting a superjet pole? I saw one once while searching old threads but now I can't find it.

Thanks

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Have chainsaw,will travel.

 

[Air Gramps]

Cut the Top... took an hour and removed 1.75 inches. The pictures have some comment notes.

http://www.wavejunkies.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=5&pos=20

 

[nikad58]

why the top ?? Is there a reason ?? I do mine on the bottom and dont disconnect anything other than the pole bolt and spring ? (just be carefull not to cut too deep useing a hand wood saw) I measured 2" off the bottom bracket to get a total of 3 3/8" works for me !

 

[SuperJETT]

Always hit the Tech FAQ first.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/10359

 

[nikad58]

and... http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/10242

 

[FLY6584]

and... http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/10242

:biggthumpup:

I ended up using Marine Tex on mine and it is very strong.

Just be sure to fish out the two metal plates that are between the styrofoam and fiberglass. These backing plates are in the base on the bottom and top of the handlepole. They provide a good backing for when you re-rivet the base to the pole. It is a little tricky to insert the plates back in because you have to be sure you line up the holes just right with the new holes.:biggthumpup:

 

[McDog]

I did see the thread on the tech faq but I could have swore I had seen one before with some pics. Maybe I just imagined it. Maybe I smoked too much weed when I was younger, who knows? I have no idea how to put rivets in, is there a rivet gun or something I need? Where can I find one? Thanks

 

[thegoldenboy]

Rivets are shot via a rivet gun. Your local hardward store has one for cheap.

 

[yamanube]

Rivets will probably loosen, go with SS hardware.

 

[Mark44]

Rivets will probably loosen, go with SS hardware.

I use stainless ¼” button head bolts and nylocks with epoxy resin and filler.

Mark44

 

[onesojourner]

speedfreak has chopped his pole send him a pm.

 

[SuperJETT]

IMO, the rivets are just there to hold it in position while the J-B Weld sets. I have shortened mine twice over the past 5 years, and it's never loosened up with J-B Weld and aluminum 3/16" rivets. Just be sure to grind down to bare metal inside the brackets and grind the gelcoat off the middle section so the J-B can bold to structure.

 

[sjweber]

I shortened mine 2" with the instruction of superjett (thanks) and It is rock solid. I am debating on shortening again. Looked into the shortened turn plates though.

 

[Speedfreak]

You just gotta use the stainless steel bolts. It makes the whole job easier and you never have to worry about the rivets working loose. I use rivets at work all the time and would never use them to hold anything that I want to stay together.

Here is an updeted picture of my shortned pole with the bolts at the bottom.