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New builder looking for a little help
Posted by: Charles Glotfelty (---.msn.com)
Date: February 05, 2007 03:16PM

I'm building my 2nd rod and want to try a butt wrap on this one. I want to try either a Diamond or another easy wrap for a beginner sugestions anyone. The colors I want to use are metalic green underwraps with black over and gold trimmings, and I would like to add alittle red in some how Can some one steer me to a thread or link that would have a step by step picture tutorial of how to. I have looked around but just can't find a post or thread to help me. I like pictures and text. I'm not so good with this computer either. Also are there any recomendations on a good book or two to help me get started on wraps. I've read thru the library and found some great info.

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Re: New builder looking for a little help
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 05, 2007 03:18PM

Charles,

It would help if you un hid your e-mail address so that people could help via e-mail! In the meantime, try this [www.leapinbass.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!!

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Re: New builder looking for a little help
Posted by: Charles Glotfelty (---.msn.com)
Date: February 05, 2007 03:37PM

I said I'm not good with this computer thingy Mike. I thought I had my email add listed. ( cglot@webtv.net )
Thanks, Charlie G.

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Re: New builder looking for a little help
Posted by: Ken Finch (---.int.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 05, 2007 06:12PM

You can't go wrong with Tom Kirkman's book called Rod Building Guide. It has the best step by step photos of a diamond or chevron wrap being made that you're likely to find. Plus it's just a darn good all around rod building book to boot. Best $15 you'll ever spend on this addiction. Some places may sell it for even less.

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Re: New builder looking for a little help
Posted by: Jerry Poindexter (---.tx.res.rr.com)
Date: February 05, 2007 06:23PM

While you're waiting to receive Tom's book, here's another link to a tutorial by BD Ehler : [www.mudhole.com]

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