anderson shaft and mods - cz21

[adamBomb]

Anyone use this on the cz21? Does it make the unit feel lighter? Is there any mod to make the unit on the back?

 

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[Sandman]

You'd do better with Fisher's chest mount and take all that weight off the shaft.

 

[adamBomb]

You'd do better with Fisher's chest mount and take all that weight off the shaft.

I tried the belt mount and didnt mind it but I just prefer to have everything on the unit. It looks and feels better plus I dont have to worry about getting tangled up, taking the unit on/off each time I go out, etc. I tried using zipties to mount the unit on the back and it works well enough for the beach and I liked it (weight wise) but I need a permanent solution. I ordered a cz21 handle off ebay for $15 and am going to mod it to be able to mount on the back permanently. I think this is a good cheap solution and if I dont like it after it didnt break the bank.

 

[Fletch88]

Is this the shaft you are talking about? It would have to make the balance better if your hunting out of the water. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171315939022

 

[adamBomb]

Is this the shaft you are talking about? It would have to make the balance better if your hunting out of the water. Anderson Fisher Metal Detector Regular Shaft 36" Length | eBay

Yes. But I have decided to not get it. I am going to get this: Fisher CZ 20 CZ 21 Handle | eBay

and making this

And I will use the original shaft, which will save me money and allow me to still use the top mount if I choose.

 

[Fletch88]

That is a nice mod for $15. Thanks for the tip. I bought the 8" coil for less drag and it is quite a bit lighter. I have to use a swingy thingy on the 3D with the 10.5" coil if I want to hunt more than an hour or so.

 

[adamBomb]

Here is the mod completed and I am not breaking warranty as the device is 100% in tact with no extra holes or anything, just an extra handle clamped on that can easily be taken off. It cost about $25 total between the extra shaft, screws, and sheet metal. I only used a drill, screwdriver, and hacksaw to make it. I cut the handle a few inches and then had to saw the actual holder from the sheet metal scrap. Took about 30 mins total. I tried a piece of plexi glass at first but it broke when I put the unit on so I used sheet metal. Tested it this morning and it worked perfectly. Plus I can still belt mount if I want to. This is much more comfortable then on top and gives me maybe 3 hours of searching time compared to about 1 hr with it on top. If I am going all day I would probably belt mount.

 

[Fletch88]

Adam that looks liked decent mod. FYI you know you can buy that plastic piece that fits in groove of CZ for $13? I would hate to see you have it fall off off the pole. I'm mainly using the CZ strictly for water which is why I went with the smaller 8" coil, out of the water it is definitely hipmount time!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251575971208