where can i get a telescopic stem

[bradburym]

id like a telescopic stem for my detector
where can i get one?
done a few searches but not found any yet

[Oldest Swinger]

What machine have you got there are very few machines with telescopics but depending on yours one may fit or be addapted.

Paul

Ps I mean telescopic in the litteral sense as most machines have a tube within a tube that is adjusted for length by means of holes and pins.

[bradburym]

bounty hunter tracker IV
its ok but would like it to go shorter for portability
or even extend the cable and just have the box on my hip
if you get what i mean

[Oldest Swinger]

Unless you can get a purpose built telescopic I would try a straight shaft designed for GMP and like. As you are hip mounting this would work I would imagine though you may have to modify the stem to coil fitting.

Good luck will be good to know the outcome.

Paul

[bradburym]

wouldnt mind converting the end of the stem
might try the carboot next time its on
had a look at telescopic walking sticks!

might go for a wider stem to run the cable through it

how can i exstend the cable?

[Fusion]

There was a thread some months ago, started by Pauline1 about making a compact detector. My best contribution was to suggest a small camera tripod. You get three telescoping legs with camlocks, plus a few other adjustable bits, and they can be had at car boot sales for £3. The possible problem may be the presence of the metal lower leg close to the coil. I bought one myself, but haven't got round to doing anything with it yet.
Here's the thread...http://www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9263