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Pin pointer holder

diggininms

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I was at my parents old home going through some old boxes when i came across a box of plumbing supplies. In that box was a 1"1/2" pee trap set. I looked and thought maybe that would be a good size to hold my xpointer on my t2. I had to cut a piece but the xpointer fits snug and doesnt wobble. I bought a can of black paint at wal mart to paint it but havent yet due to raining all day. Its not the best or prettiest but it dure eorks great for cheap. I put a notch down it with a sanding stone to keep it straight on the shaft. Heres some pics. I cant wait to get out with it!:)the pics with my finger is the part i cut and used. I hope yall enjoy the pics!
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Good idea. I have a broken shop vac with black extensions, id probably heat it so ot contours to the pp more to avoid it falling out. Youtube heating pvc pipe to flatten.

Or maybe and a tension clip behind it? Or at the top or the pp to lock it in yet easy to pullout
 
Neat idea but I would think that the added weight to your detector would be a big negative. I know it would be for me.
 
It really doesnt add that much weight. Basically the pin pointer weight. But i tried to place it middle ways to distribute it across the machine. Plus its on a t2 and it only weighs 3 pounds by itself. Its still lighter than my at pro. I was just sharing. It fits tight in that pipe.
 
If you look at the pics the pipe is swollen which lets the pin pointer go further in. I can hold it upside down shake it and it not fall out it really fits snug in it and its not gonna fall out. I also cut a groove down it so when its on the shaft it wont wobble. Over all im very very pleased. Im gonna put a lantard on it i think. Thank yall for looking. Hope this helps someone. Ill make a video of it soon as i get it finished.
 
If you look at the pics the pipe is swollen which lets the pin pointer go further in. I can hold it upside down shake it and it not fall out it really fits snug in it and its not gonna fall out. I also cut a groove down it so when its on the shaft it wont wobble. Over all im very very pleased. Im gonna put a lantard on it i think. Thank yall for looking. Hope this helps someone. Ill make a video of it soon as i get it finished.

Couldn't tell by there photos in that case perfect
 
Heres some more pics if i can get them to upload.
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this pic is it trying to go in the wrong way and it dont fit good.
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this pic is with it inserted in the holster the right way.
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here im pointing to the lip where it swells out for the big part of the pin pointer to fit in.
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the last pics you can see how far the big patt is actually going down in it.
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I hope these pics are a little better for you to see.

"you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country." -Washington
Its tough gettong old
 
"you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country." -Washington
Its tough gettong old
Lol im very sorry. Thank you for your service!
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"you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country." -Washington
Its tough gettong old
Lol im very sorry. Thank you for your service!
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That is a good idea. It isnt too annoying having the pin pointer on my side. But it is annoying having one more thing to keep track of. It would be nice if it was always attached to my detector.
 
That is a good idea. It isnt too annoying having the pin pointer on my side. But it is annoying having one more thing to keep track of. It would be nice if it was always attached to my detector.
Im gonna paint it black but man it really fits nice and cant even tell its on there. I love it!
 
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