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Fiberglass Rod Spines???
Posted by: Joe Rivera (12.149.140.---)
Date: April 12, 2002 06:20PM

Can't seem to locate the Spine with the Apply pressure while
holding blank at a 45 degree angle Method. The Blank is
a Seeker Classic 665. Can you locate the spine by looking
at the butt of the blank and seeing where the Fiberglass is
built up the most?

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Re: Fiberglass Rod Spines???
Posted by: Ricky Wilson (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: April 12, 2002 07:39PM

No. The spine from what I read is not a thing it is an effect caused by several things that happen when a blank is made. I found that on a difficult blank if you will stand it on end and push the tip down onto the floor and let it turn or spin as it bends it will always bend to the spine. That is the spine will be the outside of the curve formed when you press the tip into the floor. Give it a try.

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Re: Fiberglass Rod Spines???
Posted by: Tom Smith (---.ne.client2.attbi.com)
Date: April 12, 2002 09:28PM

I build spine finders w/ p.v.c. and shaft bearings. I was surprised when I tested blanks that seemed to be "spineless". The spinefinder worked on every one. Worth the time or money if you make more than the occasional rod.

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Re: Fiberglass Rod Spines???
Posted by: Michael T Williams (---.tnt1.eugene.or.da.uu.net)
Date: April 14, 2002 11:52AM

Tom, How is a spine finder constructed, please? Sounds like a darn good tool.
Michael

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