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Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: John F Richardson (---.179.35.105.Dial1.Seattle1.Level3.net)
Date: May 15, 2006 12:05PM

I am interested in learning how to do these types of wraps and am looking for any advice or guidence in how to get started. If there is some one in the Olympia south sound area of Washington who knows how to do these wraps and is willing to teach me for some sort of trade (like fresh clams and oysters). That would be the best since I am tend to learn best by watching some one. Thanks for any help any one can give me
John

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Sean Endres (69.177.64.---)
Date: May 15, 2006 12:14PM

Get a copy of VisualWrap, and a copy of Billy Vivona's book. These will both help you get started.

Sean Endres
North East Rod Builders
New London, CT

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: James(Doc) Labanowski (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: May 15, 2006 12:56PM

Hi John if you are looking for some to see in person then try contacting one of you fellow statesmen rodesigner@aol.com. If he cant help he may know someone close to you.

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Mike Canavan (---.stny.res.rr.com)
Date: May 15, 2006 02:07PM

For detailed instructions to create diamond or chevron wraps, I would highly recommend reading Tom Kirkman's "Rod-Building Guide" book. Doesn't get any easier than this - complete with step-by-step photos.

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: May 15, 2006 02:30PM

Certainly check the directory on this site and see if any other builders are in your local area. Most would be happy to meet with you and walk you through the basic steps.

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

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Don Putvin (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: May 15, 2006 06:50PM

John,

I am in Shelton, and might be able to give you some guidance.

Check out [www.steelheader.net] for a how to prepard by myself :)


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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Michael Joyce (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: May 15, 2006 07:56PM

Nice job Don....

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: May 15, 2006 09:33PM

Very Nice job!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: May 15, 2006 09:35PM

John,
You need to unhide your e-mail address so I can send yome info. Here is some info that might help also

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2006 11:14PM by Mike Barkley.

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: larry basilio (---.phil.east.verizon.net)
Date: May 15, 2006 09:40PM

John . You should try to see if you can get a copy of one of Dale Clemens books.

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: Billy Vivona (67.72.26.---)
Date: May 16, 2006 07:48AM

Don, that was EXCELLENT. How many times did you say oh crap, I forgot to take a picture of the last pass, lol.

HEre's another one, done by Paul Rimbeck who does some excellent work: [grumpystackle.com]

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Re: Learning butt wraps and cross wraps
Posted by: John F Richardson (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: May 16, 2006 08:11PM

Thanks for all the help and advice. Sorry my e-mail was hidden I didn't realize it. Don I will contact you since I am also in Shelton.

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