pigwot
ArboristSite Operative
I have a number of Quick Release (QR) setups for the Brion Toss Wand* available for sale. This is an aftermarket adaptation of a bicycle QR component which makes it easier to quickly and efficiently lock and unlock the wand. Flip the lever out and the tube of the wand retracts and extends easily. Once you've snared the core, cover, or whatever you're burying simply press down on the lever and you're ready to draw the wand back through the rope.
Tested on the Medium and Large wands. Should also work on the extra long 42" Arborist wand, too. (I have not even seen the Micro sized wand so I can not tell you if it could be adapted to that one.)
Easy to install: Simply unscrew and remove the existing knurled knob, remove the Phillips head screw and insert the threaded shaft of the QR through the larger, un-threaded side of the Toss Wand handle and screw into the threaded portion until gentle pressure on the lever engages the cam and clasps the movable hollow shaft of the wand. DO NOT use excessive force or you could damage the threads in the handle. The mechanical advantage of the cam provides plenty of locking pressure with a minimum of pressure on the lever. The threads of the QR shaft will extend slightly out of the far side. A threaded end-piece comes with it to cover and protect the exposed threads. Once you adjust the QR by twisting it in or out to get to the point where it loosens and tightens with minimal pressure on the lever you can gently tighten the end-piece to maintain the adjustment.
I'm not looking to profit from this; more to help out the splicing community. You can find these at local bicycle shops for around the same price. The shop in town sells these from $8 to $22 depending on brand. If you get one at a local shop take your wand with you and make triple sure the thread size is the correct one before you use it. An incorrect thread size can damage the plastic threads in the handle of the Toss Wand.
PM me if you'd like to turbo-charge your Toss Wand.
$8.00 each and that includes shipping to the Continental US.
Here's a picture of before and after:
*I am not associated with Brion Toss products and do not know if this device in any way might void any warranty provided by Brion Toss. I owned and operated bicycle shops for ten years and this is a decent product for the adapted use. You can still find these at some local bicycle shops, but this diameter shaft is getting hard to find as it was too thin for the intended bicycle applications and most of those available now have been redesigned using a larger diameter shaft.
Tested on the Medium and Large wands. Should also work on the extra long 42" Arborist wand, too. (I have not even seen the Micro sized wand so I can not tell you if it could be adapted to that one.)
Easy to install: Simply unscrew and remove the existing knurled knob, remove the Phillips head screw and insert the threaded shaft of the QR through the larger, un-threaded side of the Toss Wand handle and screw into the threaded portion until gentle pressure on the lever engages the cam and clasps the movable hollow shaft of the wand. DO NOT use excessive force or you could damage the threads in the handle. The mechanical advantage of the cam provides plenty of locking pressure with a minimum of pressure on the lever. The threads of the QR shaft will extend slightly out of the far side. A threaded end-piece comes with it to cover and protect the exposed threads. Once you adjust the QR by twisting it in or out to get to the point where it loosens and tightens with minimal pressure on the lever you can gently tighten the end-piece to maintain the adjustment.
I'm not looking to profit from this; more to help out the splicing community. You can find these at local bicycle shops for around the same price. The shop in town sells these from $8 to $22 depending on brand. If you get one at a local shop take your wand with you and make triple sure the thread size is the correct one before you use it. An incorrect thread size can damage the plastic threads in the handle of the Toss Wand.
PM me if you'd like to turbo-charge your Toss Wand.
$8.00 each and that includes shipping to the Continental US.
Here's a picture of before and after:
*I am not associated with Brion Toss products and do not know if this device in any way might void any warranty provided by Brion Toss. I owned and operated bicycle shops for ten years and this is a decent product for the adapted use. You can still find these at some local bicycle shops, but this diameter shaft is getting hard to find as it was too thin for the intended bicycle applications and most of those available now have been redesigned using a larger diameter shaft.
