Stan Grace
Registered: March 2005
Location: Helena, Montana
Posts: 337
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Tue January 22, 2008 8:11am
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I have several old Navajo rugs and while they don't show glue lines the patterns and weaves certainly aren't perfect. The overall effect however is quite pleasant.
I think your grip may be in that same category. The pattern and color choices make it stand out regardless of glue lines which probably can't be completely eliminated due to wood grain and color variations. I have no problem giving this grip high marks.
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mark crouse
Registered: April 2005
Location: Morgantown , WV
Posts: 649
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Tue January 22, 2008 8:22am
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Hi Mark
I love the design, the only thing I would have done different is, I would added somthing in teal with black and white border in the center, or some thing else to break it up a lttle, thanks for posting it got my brain working for my wrap on my trolling rod.
Best Regards Mark Crouse
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BIlly Vivona
Registered: March 2005
Location: Staten Island, New York
Posts: 2,827
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Tue January 22, 2008 9:28am
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I thouhgt it was goign to look different when sanded. Expected a little more curvature as it wrapped around. Definitely outside the box and a base for you to continue to expand on teh design. Nice.
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Dave White
Registered: March 2005
Location: illinois
Posts: 42
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Tue January 22, 2008 10:43am
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Very nice Mark.Unique
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stan mclean
Registered: September 2005
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 308
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Tue January 22, 2008 11:16am
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Beautiful, great idea!
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Andrew White
Registered: April 2007
Posts: 17
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Tue January 22, 2008 12:02pm
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I have no doubt that you'll figure out how to get rid of the glue lines. But, I think Stan is on to something here. Instead of hiding the glue lines, what would it look like if you mixed some pigment into the glue when you glued up the segments? I know that Russ Gooding at Goldenwitch sells this exact type of pigment for this purpose. Personally, while this grip is amazing, I think more visible glue lines might make it even better.
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Jorge Pozzobon
Registered: May 2007
Location: Passo Fundo - RS - Brasil
Posts: 1,147
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Tue January 22, 2008 12:59pm
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Great as usual Mark. One more beautiful than the other.
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Mark Fisher
Registered: March 2005
Location: Broken Hill, N.S.W, Australia
Posts: 1,689
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Tue January 22, 2008 6:08pm
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Once again, out of the box and a beauty as well. I agree with Andrew and Stan about the glue lines. It may well add another dimension.
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john timberlake
Registered: July 2006
Location: clemmons nc
Posts: 116
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Tue January 22, 2008 7:33pm
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mark it looks great. it is much better than my first few attempts at that pattern. that is one of the toughest patterns i have tried. i finally put it on the back burner. i hope you come to high point so we can talk(maybe over a cold beverage). again great job
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Fred Yarmolowicz
Registered: March 2005
Location: Brick(Central) NJ
Posts: 556
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Tue January 22, 2008 8:29pm
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The lines add character.Sweet grip.Wish I had room for a lathe!!!
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edward torres
Registered: April 2007
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 236
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Wed January 23, 2008 8:25am
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Mark your work is just freaking out of sight, I too agree with Stan G and Andrew W. No doubt about getting better, one of the best IMHO. Congrats.
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Mark Daley
Registered: September 2007
Location: Woodland, CA
Posts: 283
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Wed January 23, 2008 6:40pm
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Totally Bitchin! What else can I say!
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mark blabaum
Registered: June 2006
Location: Southwest - Wisconsin
Posts: 1,259
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Thu January 24, 2008 10:20pm
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Guy's thanks for the encouragement. I've got a couple of ideas for the next attempt and I think Mark C. is right, maybe something in the middle of the blanket. I think I can make the lines a little tighter with a better sanding technique. I'll post the results Thanks Mark B.
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Dave Gilberg
Registered: June 2006
Location: Catskill Mountains in NY
Posts: 17
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Fri January 25, 2008 3:49am
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One alternative is to use a darker background instead of the blond. Whether solid or alternating bands of subtly contrasting tones the darker tone will lessen the effect of the glue lines.
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