Following is the RodMaker Magazine Index for the first 5 volumes (years). I did not include rod building news items nor the Q&A columns that ran in each issue. Everything else should be there. For a list of topics in an issue by issue format, see the back issue page at www.rodmakermagazine.com

I have tried to break the topics down into specific categories where possible.

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RodMaker Magazine Index Volumes 1 through 5 (V=Volume, #=Issue Number)

*Rod Building News and the Q&A Column are not included in this index.



ROD BUILDING TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
Cold Metal Bluing by Lloyd Starrush - V1 #1
Finishing Problems Solved by Tom Kirkman – V1 #3
Cleaner Air in the Rod Shop by Tom Kirkman – V1 #4
Lighting for the Shop by Lloyd Starrush – V1 #5
Rod Work Sheet – V1 #4
Mounting Synthetic Grips by Tom Kirkman – V1 #5
Mounting Uni-Butt Ferrules – V2 #1
Detachable Butt Rods by Mike Bolt – V2 #2
Taming Single Foot Guides by Tom Kirkman – V2 #6
Removing Guides and Tops by Tom Kirkman – V3 #1
Turning Cork Grips, Part 1 by Tom Kirkman – V3 #3
Turning Cork Grips, Part 2 by Tom Kirkman – V3 #4
Tip-To-Tip Spining by Don Morton – V3 #4
Fixing Mistakes by Tom Kirkman – V3 #6
Mounting Reel Seats by Tom Kirkman – V4 #1
Mounting Butt Caps and Gimbals by Tom Kirkman – V4 #2
Prepping Guide Feet by Tom Kirkman – V4 #3
Making Ferrules by Ralph O’Quinn – V4 #4
Rod Balancing by Tom Kirkman – V4 #4
Surface Preparation by Tom Kirkman – V4 #5
The Forhan Locking Wrap by Rich Forhan – V4 #6
Water Break Free Surface Prep by Ralph O’Quinn – V5 #2
Making and Using Finishing Spatulas by Ralph O’Quinn – V5 #5
Fighting Butts for Graphite/Nylon SeatS by Tom Kirkman – V5 #5



ROD BLANK SPECIFIC TOPICS
Refinishing Rod Blanks by Mike Bolt – V2 #1
Refinishing Rod Blanks by Ralph O’Quinn – V2 #3
Rod Blank Spine by Tom Kirkman – V2 #4
Finding The Spine by Tom Kirkman – V2 #4
Blank Making Photo Tour by Tom Kirkman – V2 #6




GUIDE SPACING/SIZING TOPICS
Guide Spacing Grid by Tom Kirkman – V2 #5
The New Guide Concept, Part 1 Spinning by Tom Kirkman – V3 #4
Spiral Wrap For Casting Rods by Ralph O’Quinn – V3 #5
New Guide Concept, Part 2 Fly & Casting by Tom Kirkman – V3 #5
The Revolver Rod by Rich Forhan – V4 #2
Guides, Determining Number and Size by Tom Kirkman – V4 #5
The Equal Angle System by Don Morton – V4 #6
Guide Number and Placement by Tom Kirkman – V5 #1
Guide Spacing Number and Selection by Rich Forhan – V5 #3
Placement Systems Revisited by Don Morton & Tom Kirkman – V5 #5



REPAIR TOPICS
Fundamental Repair Concepts by Ralph O’Quinn – V3 #1
Repairing Plug/Spigot Ferrules by Ralph O’Quinn – V4 #1
Why Repair? By Tom Kirkman – V4 #3



TOOLS
Simple Rod Lathe Bench by James Glover - V1 #1
Long Foot Control by Buddy Owens – V1 #3
Making Tapered Reamers by Tom Kirkman – V1 #3
Cork Drilling Clamp by Buddy Owens & Tom Kirkman – V1 #5
Building A Homebrew Spine Finder by Steve Hudson – V3 #3



THREAD TECHNIQUES
Lighthouse Weave Pattern by Lee Tebbets - V1 #2
Trim Wrap Inlays by Tom Kirkman – V1 #3
Narrow Trim Bands by Tom Kirkman – V1 #4
Keeping Decorative Wraps Straight by Tom Kirkman – V2 #2
Triangles Into Diamonds by Buddy Owens – V2 #3
Thread Wrap Shading by Tom Kirkman – V3 #2
Tying Off by Tom Kirkman – V3 #2
Preparing Reel Seats For Weaving by John Dobbins – V3 #4
Mermaid Weave by James Kastorff – V4 #3
The Fish Wrap by Tom Kirkman – V5 #1
A Guide To Thread Weaving by Jim Upton – V5 #4



RODMAKER PROFILES
RodMaker Shop Tour by Lloyd Starrush – V2 #2
Interview with Gary Loomis by Tom Kirkman – V2 #5
Wayne Folkes – Presidential Rod Maker by Bob Hutchinson – V2 #6
The Story of RodMaker Magazine by Lloyd Starrush – V5 #4
Interview with Jimmy Green by Andy Dear – V5 #4
Interview with Roger Seiders by Andy Dear – V5 #5



BAMBOO SPECIFIC
Turning Metal Ferrules by Tom Kirkman - V1 #2
Apprenticeship: Step To Mastery by Russ Gooding – V2 #5
Quality Cane by Bernard Elser – V2 #6
Flaming Cane by Russ Gooding – V3 #1
The Art of Splitting Cane – V3 #2
Roughing Cane, Part 1 Nodes by Russ Gooding – V3 #3
Roughing Cane, Part 2 by Russ Gooding – V3 #5
Tapering Bamboo by Bernard Elser – V3 #6
A Sticky Situation by Russ Gooding – V4 #1
Sand, Straighten & Ferrule Bamboo Blanks by Bernard Elser – V4 #2 Ferrules, Reel Seat, Grip by Bernard Elser – V4 #3
Rod Wrapping and Wrap Finishing by Russ Gooding – V4 #4
Bamboo Dip Finishing by Russ Gooding – V4 #5
Economies of Scale by Bernard Elser = V4 #6
Making Ferrule Plugs by Russ Gooding – V5 #2
Lapping Ferrules by Bernard Elser – V5 #3
Black Feet, Artifacts of Process & Competitive Grace by Russ Gooding – V5 #4



GENERAL INTEREST ROD BUILDING
Teaching Rod Building by Lloyd Starrush - V1 #2
Time Is Money by Mike Bolt - V1 #3
The SportFishing Excise Tax by Tom Kirkman – V1 #4
Catalogs for Custom Builders by Lloyd Starrush – V1 #4
The Care of New and Rebuilt Fishing Rods by Mike Bolt – V1 #5
Executing Feather Inlays by Russ Gooding – V2 #1
All About Cork by Tom Kirkman – V2 #1
The Wonderful World of Epoxies by Ralph O’Quinn – V2 #2
Complete Guide to Custom Rod Inscriptions by Tom Kirkman – V2 #3
Insurance For The Rod Builder by Tom Greek – V2 #4
Special – Rod Building Tips & Tricks – by Tom Kirkman – V2 #4
The National Heddon Museum by Tom Kirkman – V2 #5
Rod Breakage – Defect or Abuse by Tom Kirkman – V3 #1
Solvent Safety by Doug Weber – V3 #2
The Wooden Rod by Perry Palin – V3 #2
Fit and Finish by Tom Kirkman – V3 #3
The Pliant Angle Rod by Ken Reinard – V3 #4
Photographing Custom Rods by Tom Kirkman – V3 #5
Finishing Tips by Tom Kirkman – V3 #5
Metallic Colors On Your Ink Jet by Tom Kirkman – V3 #6
Grips, Seats & Handles, A New Perspective by Tom Kirkman – V4 #1
Color Preserver by Tom Kirkman & Ralph O’Quinn – V4 #2
The Revolver Rod by Rich Forhan – V4 #2
No-ForeGrip Casting Rods by Rich Forhan – V4 #3
Fly Rod Grips by Don Carlton – V4 #3
Advantages of the Split Grip by Rich Forham – V4 #4
Choosing A Lathe, by Andy Dear – V4 #5
Turning Your Own Reel Seat Inserts by Andy Dear – V4 #6
Special Section – Rod Building Tips & Tricks – V5 #1
Building Cork Composite Grips by Bob Mesier – V5 #2
Building The Two-Handed Rod by Bob Meiser – V5 #3
Story Behind the Wonder Weaver by Jim Upton – V5 #3
Packing Custom Rods by Tom Kirkman – V5 #4
Rod Building FAQs – V5 #5



PRODUCT TESTS AND/OR REVIEWS
Ryobi CL618 Mini-Lathe – V1 #3
Gudebrod 811 Color Preserver – V1 #3
U-40 Ferrule Lube – V1 #4
Doc Ski Custom Rod Building Video – V1 #5
Artie Herbert Advanced Rod Building Techniques – V1 #5
Advanced Formula LS – V2 #2
Refinishing Bamboo Fly Rod Video – V2 #2
Custom Power Wrap H-289L – V2 #4
All Thread Not Created Equal – V2 #5
Renzetti Master Rod Lathe – V2 #6
Flex Coat Ultra UV Epoxy – V3#3
Renzett Power Pak – V3 #3
The Technology of Fly Rods, Book – V3 #5
AMTAK Clear Coat Epoxy – V3 #6
LS Supreme – V3 #5
FisHing Bamboo, Book – V4 #5
QuickCoat UV Wrap Finishing System – V5 #1
Fly Rod Building Made Easy, Book – V5 #3
Glass Coat Epoxy – V5 #3



NEW PRODUCTS
Vennerri Reel Seats – V1 #5
GoldenWitch Agatine Guides – V1 #5
TKR Camouflaged Rods – V1 #5
Fuji Power Oval Guides – V2 #1
Gossamer Silk – V2 #1
Al’s Finishing Products – V2 #1
Fish Hawk Thread – V2 #1
Black Pearl Seats – V2 #2
Classic Rod Winder – V2 #2
Swivel Ball Gimbal – V2 #2
UniFerrules – V2 #3
Smallmouth Blank – V2 #3
Java Brown Silk – V2 #3
Surf Fishing Jackets – V2 #3
Olypic Reel Seats – V2 #4
SnakeMaker – V2 #4
Dual Helix GUSA Blanks – V2 #5
Master Rod Lathe – V2 #5
Hextek Blanks – V2 #5
Mini-Lathe – V2 #6
Stor-a-Butts – V2 #6
CPW Thread Carriage and Tray – V2 #6
Rod Sub Assemblies – V2 #6
LS2000 Epoxy – V2 #6
Exotic Woods – V3 #1
Rod Making School – V3 #1
Rogue River Wrapper – V3 #1
Vennerri Up and Down Seat – V3 #1
Removeable Roller Guides – V3 #2
Flex Coat Ultra UV – V3 #2
Fundamentals of Building a Bamboo Fly Rod – V3 #3
U-40 Rod Bond – V3 #2
Classic Rod Tube Kits – V3 #4
Custom Power Wrap Micro Lathe – V3 #4
OutCast Rod Blanks – V3 #5
Bamboo Rod Winding Checks – V3 #6
Production Lathe – V4 #1
LS Supreme – V4 #2
Bamboo Book – V4 #2
Rice Thread – V4 #3
CPW Lathe Accessories – V4 #3
AMTAK Saltwater Seats – V4 #4
Renzetti Laser Alignment Tool – V4 #4
Encapsulated Foregrips – V4 #5
Quick Grip – V4 #5
Renzetti HD Turning Motor – V4 #6
Snake Brand Guides – V5 #1
Inlay Feathers – V5 #1
Folding Surf Guide – V5 #1
BenchMark Components – V5 #2
The Wonder Weaver – V5 #2
Pac Bay Channel Lock Seats – V5 #3
Decorative Wrap Software – V5 #3
Adjustable Reel Seats – V5 #4
Turning Mandrels – V5 #5



PHOTO GALLERY
Inlaid Guide Wrap by Tom Kirkman - V1 #3
Cork Cutters by Buddy Owens – V1 #3
Closed Diamonds by Bill Dozier – V1 #3
RoseWood Seat Inserts by Tom Kirkman – V1 #3
Fly Rod Grips by James Crofton – V1 #4
Cocobolo Reel Seats by Tom Kirkman – V1 #4
Rocket Wrap by Fred Saunders - V1 #4
Feather Inlay by Russ Gooding – V1 #5
Multiple Inlay Wrap by Tom Kirkman – V1 #5
Split Diamonds by Buddy Owens – V1 #5
Different Diamonds by Mike Bolt – V2 #1
Inlaid Guide Wrap by Stanley Williams – V2 #1
Shaded Chevron by Jack Carrol – V2 #1
Woven Guide Wrap by Jim McKee – V2 #1
Mermaid on Foregrip by Chris Curtis – V2 #2
Shop and Spider Wraps by Chris Curtis – V2 #2
Inlaid Fly by Pete Mocho– V2 #2
Shaded Diamonds by Buddy Owens – V2 #2
Shark Weave by Chris Curtis – V2 #3
Oddity by Buddy Owens – V2 #3
Thread Weaves by Jeff Vadakin – V2 #4
Fishing Lure Weave by John Dobbins – V2 #4
American Flag Wrap by Vinnie Pellegrino – V2 #4
Diamonds in Diamonds by Buddy Owens – V2 #4
Fish Wraps by Gerald Myers – V2 #5
Snapper Weave by Paul Bass – V2 #5
Assorted Wraps by John Britt – V2 #5
Reel Seat Weaves by John Dobbins – V2 #6
Zebra and Rosewood Hosels by Tom Kirkman – V2 #6
Assorted Fish Weaves by Doc Ski – V2 #6
Inlaid Hooks in Wrap by Mark Cook – V3 #1
Octopus Weave by Chris Curtis – V3 #1
Matching Rod and Reel by Mike Bolt – V3 #1
Modified Seat With Cocobolo by Tom Kirkman – V3 #1
Collection of Wraps by West Coast Builders – V3 #2
Thread Weaves by James Kastorff – V3 #2
Personalized Weaves by James Kastorff – V3 #3
Grip Inlays by Allan Golz – V3 #3
Split Reel Seat by Tom Kirkman – V3 #3
Cow Cod Weave by James Kastorff – V3 #4
Snook and Initial Weave by Paul Bass – V3 #4
Shaded Wraps by Performance Tackle – V3 #4
Sailboat Wrap by Gerald Myers – V3 #4
Christmas Tree Ornament by James Kastorff – V3 #4
Fish Weave by Doc Ski – V3 #5
Wooden Seat and Inlaid Grip by Mark Crouse – V3 #4
Wooden Fly Reel Seats and Butts by Tom Kirkman – V3 #4
Gaff and DeHooker by John Dobbins – V3 #6
Cork Grips with EVA Inlays by Mark Cook – V3 #6
Thread Weaves by James Kastorff – V4 #1
Dolphin and Tuna Weaves by Jeff Vadakin – V4 #1

COLOR PHOTO GALLERY
White Sturgeon and Trout by Kerry Hansen – V4 #2
Reel Seat Inserts by Tom Kirkman – V4 #2
Sea Dragon Weave by Jim Kastorff – V4 #2
Wahoo Weave by Jim Kastorff – V4 #3
Fish Wrap by Tom Kirkman – V4 #3
Reel Seat Inserts by David Edens – V4 #3
Hickory, Ash & Poplar Fly Rod by Mr. Sites – V4 #3
Modular Handle Assembly by Don Morton – V4 #4
Wood Insert, Hosel and Inlays by Mark Crouse – V4 #4
Wrap Assortment by Tom Kirkman – V4 #4
Silk Wrap on Bamboo by Russ Gooding – V4 #4
Feather Inlay by Bob Meiser – V4 #5
Wrap Assortment by Tom Kirkman – V4 #5
Encapsulated ForeGrips & Rods by Jesse Buky – V4 #5
Spinning Rod by Bill Whitson – V4 #6
Bamboo Fly Rod by Gary Lacey – V4 #6
DU Surf Rod by Buddy Owens – V4 #6
Woven Rose by Kerry Hansen – V5 #1
Custom Gaffs by Jim Kastorff – V5 #1
Marble Seat Inserts by Tom Kirkman – V5 #1
Diamonds by Mike Bolt – V5 #1
Dragon Weave by Hiro Tanaka – V5 #2
Nickel Silver Inlaid Seat by Gary Lacey – V5 #2
Handle Assemblies by Bob Meiser – V5 #2
Color Change Dragon Weave by Jim Upton – V5 #3
Leaping Tuna Weave by Jim Kastorff – V5 #3
Two-Handed Rods by Bob Meiser – V5 #3
Woven Drum Set by Bob Sterba – V5 #4
Fly Rod by Tom Kirkman – V5 #4
Feather Inlays by Fuzz Morgan – V5 #4
Color Change Weaves by Kerry Hansen – V5 #5
Surf Rods by Tom Kirkman – V5 #5
Dolphin Weave by Jim Kastorff



ROD BUILDING TIPS
Turning On A Budget by Rick Polling – V1 #3
Photo Records by Buddy Owens – V1 #3
Better Storage by Rudy Perez – V1 #3
Solvent Storage by George Mason – V1 #4
Inscription Protection by Fred Steely – V1 #4
Rod Splicing by Buddy Owens – V1 #4
Polishing Bar by Buddy Owens – V1 #5
Dryer Timer by Paul Dobbins – V1 #5
Guide Alignment by Lloyd Starrush – V1 #5
Better Tie-Off Loops by Fred Barrid – V1 #5
Cutting Abrasive by Mal Mowbry – V2 #1
Inscription Help by Bob Meiser – V2 #1
Do’s and Don’ts by Buddy Owens – V2 #1
Quick Measuring by James Fellan – V2 #1
Perfect Straightedge by Mal Mowbray – V2 #2
Handy Solvent Container by Mel Chong – V2 #2
Removing Glue Residue by Buddy Owens – V2 #2
Protecting Hands and Clothing by Jeff Wesbon – V2 #2
Finish Applicator by Larry Thomas – V2 #3
Joining Ferrules by Bruce Holt – V2 #3
Theft Deterrents by Kevin Richards – V2 #3
Increasing Pot Life by Scott Abel – V2 #3
Grip Cutting Jig by Larry Thomas – V2 #4
Extending Life of Finishes by John Dobbins – V2 #4
Inspecting Your Work by Gerald Myers – V2 #4
Measuring Tool by Buddy Owens – V2 #6
Easy Spine Determination by Bill Franklin – V2 #6
Quick Wrap Measuring by Gary Marquardt – V2 #6
Smooth Wrap Transitions by Mel Chong – V3 #1
Make Your Own Thread Colors by John Dobbins – V3 #1
Rod Restoration Specs by Ray Willison – V3 #1
Seat Modification For Turning by Buddy Owens – V3 #2
Cork Protection and Preservation by Gerald Myers – V3 #2
Quick Burr Detection by George Kalhust – V3 #3
Easy Tip Wrapping by Gary Sullivan – V3 #3
Rod Inscriptions Revisited by Mark Carlton – V3 #3
Marketing Ideas by Bob Meiser – V3 #4
Thread Storage by Bill Waterson – V3 #4
Spine Finder Bearing Source by Don Morton - V3 #4
Inscription Idea by Gary Jones – V3 #5
Ideas on New Concept by John Dobbins – V3 #5
Promoting Your Work by Bob Meiser – V3 #5
Reflections on Spiral Wrapping by David Davis – V3 #6
Holding Single Foot Guides Gregory Joplin – V3 #6
Photography Tips by Erica Gooding – V4 #1
Using Labels by Mr. Sites – V4 #1
Loose Seat Fix by John Britt – V4 #1
Single Foot Guide Handling by Jeff Bodie – V4 #4
Guide Holding Tip by CC Dippel – V4 #4
More Spiral Wrap by John Dobbins – V4 #4
Thread Tricks by Rick Wilson – V4 #5
Protecting Reel Seats by Gerald Myers – V4 #5
Checking Guide Rings by Walt Reminger – V4 #5



FINAL THOUGHTS COLUMN
Why RodMaker? - V1 #1
The Future of Rod Building - V1 #2
Surviving No Fault Warranties – V1 #3
Trusting Your Rod Building Instincts – V1 #4
Rod Building Theories – V1 #5
Rod Building Organization – V2 #1
The Only Game in Town – V2 #2
A Starting Point For Pricing Rods – V2 #3
What Is Service Really Worth – V2 #4
Product Image – V2 #5
The Average Rod Builder – V2 #6
The Custom Rod Building Market – V3 #1
Testing Rod Building Theories – V3 #2
Rod Building Creativity – V3 #3
Rod Building Inventions – V3 #4
Best Of Both Worlds, Function & Cosmetics – V3 #5
The Value of Educating Your Customers – V3 #6
Setting Your Price – V4 #1
Another Piece In The Pricing Puzzle - V4 #2
Better Times For Rod Builders – V4 #3
New Rod Building Resource – V4 #4
Getting Traffic To Your Site – V4 #5
RodMaker’s Directory – V4 #6
Giving the Customer What He Wants – V5 #1
A Rod Building School – V5 #2
Promoting Custom Rod Building – V5 #3
Library Outreach Program for Rod Building – V5 #4
New Rod Builders Directory – V5 #5


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I forgot to mention, that with the exception of Volume 1, numbers 1, 2 and 4, Volume 2 #4 and Volume 3 #6, all the back issues of Rodmaker are still available via the back issue page on the website.

Volume 1 numbers 3 and 4 are not listed as being available on the website, but I still have maybe 20 of each here.

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Tom,

Do you think it would be a good idea to have this index periodically refreshed, and referenced on the left or in the FAQ section?

Thank you Tom this will save us a lot of work when looking for reference material
John

I will probably put it on the website (rodmakermagazine.com) and then update it once yearly as we finish each new Volume.

I may also include it in the last issue of each future volume starting.

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Hi Tom,

I jsut have one question on the index. Under profiles you have Andy Dear interviewing Roger Sieders in the current issue (V5 #5) and interviewing Jimmy Green in the last issue (V5 #4). I haven't seen the Sieders Interview, and I think the Jimmy green interview is the current issue, right?

I love the index. As helpful as the webpage is for finding out what is in a back issue, the index is incredibly more useful. Now I can see where I need to order one fo every back issue to learn even more.

Thanks,
Rick Koontz
rkoontz@andew.cmu.edu

The interview with Roger will be in the upcoming V5 #6. Sorry for the mistake. I have a few things to correct in the index before I post it on the website but other than those few, I think it's pretty accurate.

Thanks for bringing that one up.

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Tom,

You continue to impress me me with your dedication to this forum, this website and your magazine. Your efforts are certainly appreciated by all the people involved in this craft whether amateur, professional, or sponsor. I distinctly get the idea that you see your efforts as a labor of love. We are lucky to have you in our ranks.
We are blessed with your contributions to this art, business, hobby, or however each of us describes our individual work. Your leadership has elevated the art of rodbuilding to new heights. The Magazine is outstanding and I am continually impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of the people on this forum. I am proud to be associated with you and the wonderful folks whose posts I read daily. What a Joy!!
Ron Walter