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Locking t-nuts

Created by FOILSLEEVE FOILSLEEVE  > 9 months ago, 3 Jul 2021
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FOILSLEEVE
FOILSLEEVE

NSW

85 posts

3 Jul 2021 4:47pm
Hi everyone. When you need to take your foil off, those pesky t-nuts really pissed me off. So I fixed it - I designed and made GrabNutz that lock to your foil track. Why? So you always know where to put your foil, and you get to bolt your gear together fast!

I got my first production delivery this week, which work great. QUESTION: What do you feel is the right price for a set of these?




Piros
Piros

QLD

7251 posts

3 Jul 2021 7:05pm
Lot of work to make , have to be $15 to $20 each
Johndesu
Johndesu

NSW

566 posts

3 Jul 2021 8:31pm
I just use the Armstrong mast nuts - simple and effective:-)
radair
radair

151 posts

3 Jul 2021 10:03pm
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Johndesu said..
I just use the Armstrong mast nuts - simple and effective:-)


Yes, I love the slotted base plate holes and big washer plates. I'm a A-fan
Oceanfrother
Oceanfrother

VIC

22 posts

4 Jul 2021 12:21pm
Brilliant idea!! Well done!
colas
colas

5370 posts

4 Jul 2021 12:38pm
Nice idea, but one must be careful not to crack the bottom of the box, that are not their strongest part.
FOILSLEEVE
FOILSLEEVE

NSW

85 posts

4 Jul 2021 7:04pm
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colas said..
Nice idea, but one must be careful not to crack the bottom of the box, that are not their strongest part.


Yeah - you just need to nip them up. No need to put lots of pressure on it. They hold well.
FOILSLEEVE
FOILSLEEVE

NSW

85 posts

4 Jul 2021 7:07pm
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Piros said..
Lot of work to make , have to be $15 to $20 each


Tricky, but we've got them nailed now... launched this weekend in NZ trying retail of 29.99 USD > $40 AUS per set. they are 316 stainless - nice quality.
DB2
DB2

DB2

101 posts

8 Jul 2021 5:11pm
I love the idea, but that is somehow useless, as you can't adjust the foil position easily. The reason why I prefer a board with US-boxes even for windfoiling, is the fact that I can trim the foil-position. In light-wind I use a different position than in medium or strong wind. Different foil setups need different trim setups, as I use straps on the board. Probably great for those riding strapless....
Chasing Bumps
Chasing Bumps

QLD

30 posts

8 Jul 2021 11:34pm
@foilsleeve what's your website mate? You didn't plug them hard enough ??
tightlines
tightlines

WA

3504 posts

9 Jul 2021 10:22am
www.foilsleeve.com

They look like a decent product, if I didn't have slotted holes in my base plate and had to remove the bolts I reckon I would grab some.
As it is I just loosen the bolts a bit to get the mast off then just nip them up and leave the bolts and t nuts in the tracks.
airsail
airsail

QLD

1570 posts

9 Jul 2021 1:21pm
I ordered a set even though I have a slotted mast base. My plan is to use two at the front, locked to the track, the two rear will be standard sliding. This way the mast plate will go back to exactly the same place each time.
The bonus is one set does 2 boards.
Piros
Piros

QLD

7251 posts

9 Jul 2021 4:34pm
I think it's a great idea , not just for mounting your foil in the right spot every time but stop the T nuts from falling out . I have lost so many that way taking the foil off and loading in your car only to find one missing next time you use it.
warwickl
warwickl

NSW

2357 posts

9 Jul 2021 4:58pm
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Piros said..
I think it's a great idea , not just for mounting your foil in the right spot every time but stop the T nuts from falling out . I have lost so many that way taking the foil off and loading in your car only to find one missing next time you use it.


You know what else to do that is just the same effort.
But good on you for supporting them.
hilly
hilly

WA

7979 posts

9 Jul 2021 4:01pm
I stick deck grip in the bottom of the track. Stops them coming out.
colas
colas

5370 posts

10 Jul 2021 2:52pm
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hilly said..
I stick deck grip in the bottom of the track. Stops them coming out.


Or just insert a strip of foam cut to the exact dimensions of the hole spacing in the plate:

airsail
airsail

QLD

1570 posts

10 Jul 2021 5:14pm
Kitepower sells the brass ones for $14.95 ea, just thought
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warwickl said..

Piros said..
I think it's a great idea , not just for mounting your foil in the right spot every time but stop the T nuts from falling out . I have lost so many that way taking the foil off and loading in your car only to find one missing next time you use it.



You know what else to do that is just the same effort.
But good on you for supporting them.


Kitepower sells the brass ones for $14.95 ea, just thought these 316 stainless ones are stronger and cheaper. And these ones won't crack.
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