Madison Wisconsin
Rod Building Day
March 17, 2007


We will be having a rod builders gathering at the Gander Mountain Sporting Goods Store at West Towne Mall in Madison, Wisconsin from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, March 17, 2007. Everyone is welcome. There is no admission charge. We ask everyone that attends to bring a sample of their work for others to see. We also encourage you to bring along items for a Swap Meet. Perhaps you can buy sell or swap items with each other. Lunch will be on your own.
If you are willing to put on a demonstration or presentation from basic to advanced please let us know. If you desire to see a demonstration let us know what you would like to see. Here are some suggestions:

Cross wraps—basic to advanced
Weaving –- basic to advanced
Marbling
Static deflection
Morton equal angle guide placement
Checkerboard rings
Finishing techniques
Big Brother Big Sister Program
Basic lathe operations
Making wood and plastic inserts
Decal tips and tricks
Basic tools
Forehan locking wraps
Painting a blank
Airbrushing
Blank selection and comparison
Guide types and explanations
Dressing guide feet
PCStitch demonstration
Wonderweaver operation
Digital camera techniques and advice
Starting a local club


If interested email Al Hutchison at AL.Hutchison@BRP.com,

Those of you who attend and have any interest in the new Rod Builders International organization will be able to get brochures and information at this event. Joe has forwarded some print materials and Alan will have them on display there. We're trying to get someone to attend and speak on behalf of the new group. Should have that information soon.

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Oh Man! I wish I could make it but its my boys 2nd birthday party.I only live less than an hour from Madison. Oh well maybe another time. I'm just glad to know there is something like this in the area. Have fun guys.

Aaron Anderson
Beaver Rods

Aaron,

There are several of us rod builders near Madison. We meet ocassionally to share ideas. No fee, no politics, no affiliation required. Just rod building. Shoot me an e-mail and we can get together sometime. Ron
mrrwally@hughes.net

I attended a couple of these get togethers when I lived in Wisconsin. They are always good and very informative. There is no way I can get there for this one, but I would encourage anyone who can to do so. You will have fun and learn a lot. Joe

Joe Douglas
Rod Builders International
208-476-5708
joe@rodbuildersintl.com

Al, I'll be there and look forward to it. Thanks for getting people in the area together. I have a rod that would be a good project for a cross wrap and have never done one. I'll bring it along and maybe you or Ron can show me where to start. Thanks Mark.

I wish I could come, but after 2, 10 inch snow falls all the melting afterwards, I am ready for Disney world with the two loves of my life, my Wife and Daughter for ten days we will be there. Have fun and maybe I could make the next, No fee, no politics, no affiliation required, meeting. I REALLY like those ones, just a group of guys there rods and alot of stories........

That's what makes the great big show there in NC so outstanding. No club affiliation, no politics, no gripes, just all out rod building! Didn't mean to hijack the thread but it came to mind after the last post by Tom there.

I will post as to how our event went after the event so everyone that miss's it will be dissapointed, just kidding but I will let you know how it goes. Hopefully in the near future we can move it around the state of wisconsin and even into nothern Ill. to include those folks too. I have been into contact with Bass Pro Shop and still am trying to comfirm a date when their meeting room would be avaialable. Look onwards to the future.

Alan, I planned on taking the drive from northwest Indiana but I got to work. Keep me infomed on other gatherings if possible as long they are not much further north.