Please help ID

[EJM02]

These pictures were pulled from an internet image search and I can't figure out for the life of me what the latching end cap is from. I've searched everything from PVC components to well caps to electrical boxes to lockout kits and I keep turning up empty.

I'm trying to make a decent roof carrier for my fly fishing rods and this piece could be perfect for the reel end. I initially thought it was pvc because the body of the tube obviously is. However, a close look at the close up picture reveals a small chip in the material (upper left area) that exposes what I think is bare aluminum. Could this be something for a marine application? Please Help! I can't figure out what this is or where to order it!

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2171/5cvKXI.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7093/bbpOug.jpg

 

[ALinCarolina]

Subscribed. I have never seen that product and I do a lot of fly fishing. If it is commercially available I would be on board too. I can't imagine that it was made for anything else so I bet it was purposely designed for fly rods.
The only thing that makes me doubt that is that it looks like it doesn't have that secure of a padlock accommodation

 

[EJM02]

Subscribed. I have never seen that product and I do a lot of fly fishing. If it is commercially available I would be on board too. I can't imagine that it was made for anything else so I bet it was purposely designed for fly rods.
The only thing that makes me doubt that is that it looks like it doesn't have that secure of a padlock accommodation

Ya you could only get a small lock in there. I was wondering if it had room to install a barrel lock but I'm more concerned about keeping my rods assembled when spot hopping. I can move them back in the car for security overnight when I'm out on my trips.

 

[Kaizen]

You try google image search? You would have to google how but that top one might find the origin


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[The Tool Tyrant]

I'm just taking a wild guess, but with the tube being so long and the end cap shape, maybe a sailboat mast carrier?...just winging it!

Seems you're not the only one looking for this... http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458496

 

[Brandonorr55]

Ejmo2, it would appear as I these were custom made. Here is a link to the guy who made them. http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-192171.html

 

[EJM02]

Ejmo2, it would appear as I these were custom made. Here is a link to the guy who made them. http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-192171.html

I read though that whole thread about 2 weeks ago. Toward the end of the multi page thread, there was a guy who tried to make them from a mold using fiberglass. I think he only made 2 before he gave up due to time and budget constraints. The original idea for his mold came from the above pics the I pulled from that exact thread.

I'm trying to find the original source, if there ever was one.

 

[happy2rv]

A quick google search turned up another site where someone was looking for the same thing. No one had an answer to where to get them, but some good discussions on alternatives.

https://classicmotorsports.com/forum/off-topic-discussion/does-this-exist-trying-to-build-a-fishing-rod-case-pvc-content/117971/page1/

Here's another thread with additional ideas:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/186529-Weekend-project-idea-rod-case-for-vehicle

 

[EOC_Jason]

Almost looks like something you would see on a service truck for the power company or possibly phone company... I forgot the name of a couple popular brands that make general shelves, ladder racks, etc, etc... I'm sure they have an extensive catalog.

This could be a job for a 3D printer... lol.

 

[Kaizen]

I would try to use an electric service weatherhead. They mount to standard size pvc and there must be large ones available that you could add a hinge to after a few cuts


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[Marctrees]

Here's something very similar - Marc

https://denveroutfitters.com/product/the-classic-rod-vault-fly-round-3/

 

[kbs2244]

From the shape, I would guess made for fly fishing rods with the **** end reel.
Not the regular construction pipe cap.
Check out a fishing mag site.