Propointer durability mod

[darrenb]

I noticed that my propointer was getting a little worn toward the end of the unit, so I went to lowes looking for a solution. I found an underground UF splice kit that had a section of heat-shrink tubing large enough to go over the shaft of the propointer. Below are photos of the results. The heat shrink added about 1/16th of an inch of material to the housing, so it should hold out for quite some time.

 

[Cupajo]

That's a fine idea!

Heat-shrink tubing is some great stuff.

Submersible well pump wire splices have short tubes that are water-proof and I have used them many times in the past to repair coil wires on my water-hunting machines.

GL&HH Friend,

CJ

 

[BobbyBridge]

This is a good product also, I use it coat my tool handles.
http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

 

[Cupajo]

I've coated several of my coils, after a repair or where a cover wasn't availible, with plastidip and it holds up very well!

CJ

 

[TerraDigger]

Has anyone used the Plasti-Dip on a screwdriver? Can multiple coats be applied for a nice thick coating? I hate scratching coins when regulations force me to use a screwdriver for extraction.

 

[BobbyBridge]

It will work on a driver but the tip will wear guick,anyway theres enough in a can for tons of dips and maby might wana have 2 drivers on hand!

 

[codydog50]

Great Ideas with the heat shrink, I will pick some up today! as for the screwdriver, I took a flat screwdriver and silver soldered a piece of square brass tubing(about 1 1/2") to it, grind the screwdriver
tapered sides flat, slide on the brass tube, flatten to shape, flux and solder! I left a little overhang of brass at the end and allowed the silver solder to flow through, flattened the end and ground to shape.
I have been using it all season and it works great ! you have the strength of the steel and the non damaging brass! Pops out coins without hurting the coin. If there is enough interest I could post photos
It is a simple method and may not need further information HH....C-Dog

 

[jmann]

Superb idea i did mine last night. Thanks for tne brain work.

 

[osgood]

May try that. The trick is finding a material that wont quickly degenerate after multiple plunges against, pebbles, grit, etc. thanks, CO

 

[Mike T]

I'd like to see it!

 

[nge]

Braze some brass onto the tip of your screwdiver blade. Brass does not scratch coins.......nge