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Surf Rod Help
Posted by:
Randy Phillips
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Date: September 08, 2009 12:40PM
A customer has brought me a 1 pc - 11' Lamiglas Custom Surf Rod and is requesting that I make it into a two piece rod.
1. Where is the optimum point on the rod to make the cut? 2. Should I use a metal or fiberglass ferrule? Re: Surf Rod Help
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 08, 2009 01:48PM
If it were me, I'd ask what is the longest single section he can transport and try to make the cut below the 1/2 point, if that suits him. Say, a 4 foot butt and 7 foot tip.
Always get the ferrule first and then make the cut to fit the ferrule, not the other way around. A shop made glass ferrule will be lighter but will require more labor. A metal ferrule is the most economical way to go and if you can locate it back down in the lower 1/2 of the rod, the weight won't be quite as noticeable. ................... Re: Surf Rod Help
Posted by:
Randy Phillips
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Date: September 09, 2009 06:34PM
Tom, Thanks for the information on this project. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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