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Another New Guy
Posted by:
Scott Mac
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Date: November 27, 2006 08:37PM
Hello everyone,
Just signed up and will be cruising the search and Go to features and gallery til I go crosseyed. A friend of mine just gave me a 8ft Van Staal blank that I am going to try and turn into a fishing pole over the next couple months. My first purchase is going to be a book or two and maybe a kit to get me going. I have a Rotisserie motor that I will use for turning. Seems like a good site and hope I can contribute at some point. V/R, Scott Mac Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Scott Ryan
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Date: November 27, 2006 09:59PM
Hi Scott
Welcome to the board. You will find a great database of knowledge here with many people willing to offer help. However before you turn that blank into a pole you might want to consider turning it into a fishing rod. No one here builds poles. As for books I would suggest getting Tom Kirkhams book. It is awesome and you will use it alot. It can be purchased from one of the vendors to the left Have fun and welcome again to the addiction. Regards Scott Ryan Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: November 28, 2006 12:23AM
Rodbuilding guide by Tom Kirkman will be the best $15 you will ever spend in this addiction. 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!! Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Ralph Ratliff
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Date: November 28, 2006 12:35PM
I agree with Tom's book. Every time I re-read it I learn something new. It is one of the best rodbuilding investments I have made.
This is an addiction that seems to grow without bounds. rhr Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Scott Mac
(---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: November 28, 2006 07:32PM
Thanks for the welcome,
I have read a bunch of recomendations for Tom Kirkmans book so I am going to start there. Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Stan Gregory
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Date: November 28, 2006 08:00PM
Good move, Scott, and welcome to some really great info on this site.
Stan Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Scott Mac
(---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: November 30, 2006 09:59PM
Today during lunch I made a wooden wrapper. I had some Oak laying around the shop and thought it would make a sturdy wrapper. Took about an hour b/c I screwed up on the router.
From some of the online catalogs I have browsed through it looks like I save about $30-50 for one of these things. I have to figure out how to post a pics and will share it . Re: Another New Guy
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: December 01, 2006 12:48AM
Scott, your e-mail address is hidden. Shoot me an e-mail at mbarkley@wowway.com 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!! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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