smitty 4 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi, I've got a new carbon spinnaker pole tube that I'd like to swap the fittings over from my old alloy one. Current one is about 400mm too short & is a bit battered. Problem is the inside diameter for new tube is about 5mm larger so the pole end fittings are too sloppy. I don't have time or skill/tools to build up the inside to the correct diameter. Can anyone suggest someone in Auckland who could do the work. My previous rigger has moved out of town. Cheers Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smitty 4 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Yeah that's a good idea I hadn't considered, but the flange is quite narrow & doesn't really sit on the end of the new tube. Worried there'do be all the load on the rivets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Spinnaker pole acts in compression so load is where the end of the pole and the fitting. A fitter and turner should be able to shape something suitable using a lathe if you need a collar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 You can get off the shelf bushes which can be shaved down to suit. http://www.ronstan.com.au/marine5/product.asp?ProdNo=PNP167 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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