Mags Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I know Do-it changed the molded end of the screwlock. The old ones just have a 90 degree bend. The new are curved back 180 degrees. I poured a bunch with the old screwlock and they get loose or fall out after one fish. Are the new style any better or is there a better solution for keeping these in? Or for that matter a better screwlock, say a heavier wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I have never used the old 90 degree screwlocks so I can't say. However I have sold a boatload of the ones with the new screwlocks and have not had any complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Take a pair of needle nose pliers and bend the tag end of the screw that goes in the head so it will have more gripping power. I make my own screws , There is a how to posted somewhere in the forum files . I think it was under another nutty Idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks. I'll bend the old ones until I am out and use the new. It is a great head for shakey fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Take a pair of needle nose pliers and bend the tag end of the screw that goes in the head so it will have more gripping power. I make my own screws , There is a how to posted somewhere in the forum files . I think it was under another nutty Idea. Yup same thing I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Tried the new screw locks from Do-It. T>hey hold like a rock. I also noticed they are heavier wire than the originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Tried the new screw locks from Do-It. T>hey hold like a rock. I also noticed they are heavier wire than the originals. I knew you would like them.They work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Anyone have a good source for these besides the retail tackle making places (Barlows, Janns etc)? I can get 10K made for $350 (minimum order), but I don't need that many and don't want to spend that much. If someone wants to split an order let me know. This is a great shakey head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Anyone have a good source for these besides the retail tackle making places (Barlows, Janns etc)? I can get 10K made for $350 (minimum order), but I don't need that many and don't want to spend that much. If someone wants to split an order let me know. This is a great shakey head. I'd be interested if they are just like the new ones from do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 The older ones worked better for me as the new ones are a PITA trying to get them to sit in the mold. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I'd be interested if they are just like the new ones from do it. I would be interested in them as well per the quote by Gloomisman. I would buy 2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
