I know I have seen a copy of a sheet that records the customers name and rod build specs used for each custom blank on this forum. But I cannot find a copy of it anywhere on my PC. Could someone please repost a copy of what they use when building customer rods. Im wanting to start keeping this data on the rods I build. I have received some positive feedback on several of my rods, and I find myself clueless on the exact layout i used for these rods that Im wanting to duplicate.

Thanks for all replys
Brad Hetzel

Your e-mail is hidden ... either e-mail me or unhide yours. I will gladly share my build sheet format with you.

Look under my name on the photo page. That's where you've seen it.

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We have a rod spec/order sheet that we use for all our rods, including repair/rehab/refurbish as well as new custom. I can mail you one is you like.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/15/2008 12:10AM by Russ Pollack.

Brad, If you want to go a step further you can record some critical data on a small sheet of paper and insert it into the butt end of the rod before you apply the butt cap. I usually write down the rod specs, guide type, thread colors, and date of build. I roll up the paper, tie a small piece of cord around it, and leave a small tag end just under the butt cap. If I ever get the rod back for repairs in the future I'll have all the data I need to repair/rebuild it.

Description:
Rod Blank Model #
Butt cap:
Front Cap:
Rear Grip:
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat:
Reel Seat Shim
Foregrip:
Winding Check:
Hookeeper:
Tip Top
1st guide from tip top
2nd guide from tip top
3rd guide from tip top
4th guide from tip top
5th guide from tip top:
6th guide from tip top:
7th guide from tip top:
8th guide from tip top:
9th guide from tip top:
10th guide from tip top:
11th guide from tip top:
12th guide from tip top:
13th guide from tip top:
14th guide from tip top:
15th guide from tip top:
16th guide from tip top:
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark)
Butt wrap length
Tip wrap length
Main Thread Color
Trim Thread Color
Wrap Instructions:

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com

This is very good and can be easily modified to fit your own needs [www.rodbuilding.org]

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!!

Thanks Everyone!! Looking foward to this years show, it is so nice to be in Raleigh and have High Point in the backyard. But Im still planning on staying overnight and making a weekend out of it. See yall at the show!!

Brad Hetzel