Ishi
PMA Member
Last year there was discussion on how to attach a motor to a DSD Jake. This is how I attached mine.
I would like to say this probably isn't the only way to attach it but this is how I did it with minimal work.
When I received the motor from Bass Pro there was no way to switch the rods around cause the top rod is the one that turns. The bottom attachment was cut and welded to make a pitch fork which screws into the motor and into the ground.
I ordered the threaded rod and coupling nuts from McMaster-Carr.com
Here are the part I used
1. 4 - 1/4 nuts 28 fine thread. These can be purchased at your local hardware store.
2. Coupling nuts 1/2 long 28 thread 3/8 outside diameter. Part# 90268A325 order a dozen
3. 12 inch 1/4 28 threaded rod part# 90322A665. Order at least three cause your friends will want to do theirs


After the rod was attached to the motor I put a coupling nut at the top of the threaded rod to support the DSD. After that just wrap enough black electrical tape on both coupling nuts to make a snug fit so the decoy will turn.
Here is a short video of the decoy in action from last season.
I would like to say this probably isn't the only way to attach it but this is how I did it with minimal work.
When I received the motor from Bass Pro there was no way to switch the rods around cause the top rod is the one that turns. The bottom attachment was cut and welded to make a pitch fork which screws into the motor and into the ground.
I ordered the threaded rod and coupling nuts from McMaster-Carr.com
Here are the part I used
1. 4 - 1/4 nuts 28 fine thread. These can be purchased at your local hardware store.
2. Coupling nuts 1/2 long 28 thread 3/8 outside diameter. Part# 90268A325 order a dozen
3. 12 inch 1/4 28 threaded rod part# 90322A665. Order at least three cause your friends will want to do theirs


After the rod was attached to the motor I put a coupling nut at the top of the threaded rod to support the DSD. After that just wrap enough black electrical tape on both coupling nuts to make a snug fit so the decoy will turn.
Here is a short video of the decoy in action from last season.
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