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The Basics
Posted by: skylar,crane (---.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net)
Date: April 10, 2005 11:19PM

What are the basics for rod building?

-Tools
-The steps in building a rod
-Epoxies(How to apply),Finish Coat(How to apply) what are they used for and how much do you use
-The Spine(How to find) (why do you need to find it)
-Drying
-Guides

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Re: The Basics
Posted by: skylar crane (---.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net)
Date: April 11, 2005 12:09AM

Post it UP! sry about the dumb questions. Im 16 and just getting started

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Re: The Basics
Posted by: William Bartlett (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: April 11, 2005 12:16AM

First read the FAQ, Glossary, and Library tabs above, then come back with any specific questions.

This was the advice I was given when I first came to this forum. Good advice!!!

Bill in WV

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Re: The Basics
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.an1.nyc41.da.uu.net)
Date: April 11, 2005 07:20AM

Tom's book on rodbuilding, Dale Clemens book, Tom's magizine, this board.
There are also many site on the left that have articals on the basics. MudHole is one

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Re: The Basics
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.an1.nyc41.da.uu.net)
Date: April 11, 2005 07:21AM

Tom's book on rodbuilding, Dale Clemens book, Tom's magizine, this board.
There are also many site on the left that have articals on the basics. MudHole is one
The Faq's page above and the Libary page

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Re: The Basics
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: April 11, 2005 07:21AM

You will be doing yourself a great favor to arm yourself with some good background information. I would add that Flex Coat's "How We Do It" video is an excellent way to become accustomed to the basic steps in building your own rod.

.............

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Re: The Basics
Posted by: Tom Doyle (---.ipt.aol.com)
Date: April 11, 2005 07:56AM

Click on the Directory button near the top of this page, get the list of builders in your state, see if one of them lives near you, then contact that person. Chances are good he or she would be happy to give you advice or even instruction.

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