Lamiglass LSJ700 sjr blank and ferrules

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Posted by: Rolfe Deppe (217.33.127.---)

Date: January 05, 2007 08:35AM

Hi

I posted a little while ago asking for input on blanks - to which I had a great response - thanks!

I have now decided what model - Lamiglass XMG50 LSJ700. The snag is I need it to be a 2- or 3-piece. My plan is to buy 2 blanks and use one for ferruling. Following the rule of thumb that ferrule wall thickness needs to be 2x blank wall, I plan to make double-wall ferrules using the scrap blank. Since I don't yet have the blank and can't handle one before ordering, I wondered if anyone could advise me whether the taper would allow at least a 2.5" overlap for a double wall ferrule. Is 2.5" long enough?

If anyone has an other comments (especially the 'don't do it I tried and it didn't work' sort), please share them. I have looked everywhere for a factory 2 piece in the correct taper but to no avail. It seems that blanks made for the bass market are almost without exception 1-piece - perhaps a market perception that action or strength is somehow impeded? I have recently moved countries and don't have access to scrap bits of blank and a full workshop, so I need things to fit properly.

Thanks

Rolfe

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