Locking t-nuts

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FOILSLEEVE
FOILSLEEVE
NSW
85 posts
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
7326 posts
QLD, 7326 posts
3 Jul 2021 7:05pm
Lot of work to make , have to be $15 to $20 each
Johndesu
Johndesu
NSW
574 posts
NSW, 574 posts
3 Jul 2021 8:31pm
I just use the Armstrong mast nuts - simple and effective:-)
radair
radair
154 posts
154 posts
3 Jul 2021 10:03pm
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
VIC, 22 posts
4 Jul 2021 12:21pm
Brilliant idea!! Well done!
colas
colas
5400 posts
5400 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
NSW, 85 posts
4 Jul 2021 7:04pm
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
NSW, 85 posts
4 Jul 2021 7:07pm
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
101 posts
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
QLD, 30 posts
8 Jul 2021 11:34pm
@foilsleeve what's your website mate? You didn't plug them hard enough ??
tightlines
tightlines
WA
3510 posts
WA, 3510 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
1615 posts
QLD, 1615 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
7326 posts
QLD, 7326 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
2363 posts
NSW, 2363 posts
9 Jul 2021 4:58pm
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
8168 posts
WA, 8168 posts
9 Jul 2021 4:01pm
I stick deck grip in the bottom of the track. Stops them coming out.
colas
colas
5400 posts
5400 posts
10 Jul 2021 2:52pm
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
1615 posts
QLD, 1615 posts
10 Jul 2021 5:14pm
Kitepower sells the brass ones for $14.95 ea, just thought
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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