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Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Chris Tulk (---.dsl.bell.ca)
Date: February 25, 2014 11:40AM

Hi Guys

I have a Fenwick HMS 70M-2-XF rod I want to strip and rebuild. Does anyone know where to get the specs on the blank? Tip size, but size. Ect....

Thank You,

Chris Tulk

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 25, 2014 03:14PM

Chris,
If you don't have a caliper, - get one.
If you don't have a scale - get one.

Then, you will be able to weigh and measure everything yourself.

[www.harborfreight.com]

[www.harborfreight.com]

[www.mudhole.com]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/25/2014 03:16PM by roger wilson.

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: February 25, 2014 04:03PM

Roger is write.
Most likely the only way you are going to get those measurements: is to do so yourself

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Chris Tulk (---.dsl.bell.ca)
Date: February 25, 2014 07:35PM

Hi Guys

I get it. Now I am going to have to learn what a 4.5 tip top means.

Thanks

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: February 25, 2014 08:37PM

the tip top tube is measured in 64ths of an inch (don't ask why), so a 4.5 is 4 & 1/2 64ths or .0703125" or 1.78605mm

Next you can get started on guide sizing! LOL

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 25, 2014 09:00PM

Did you try a Google Search on that blank or rod ???

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Donald R Campbell (---.lsanca.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 26, 2014 09:33AM

Chris,

Tip size is indicated, (or measured), in 64th of an inch, so a 4.5 is 4 1/2 64th of an inch....if that make sense or is that cents?!!
Don

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com



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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Fred Yarmolowicz (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: February 26, 2014 12:18PM

There is an inexpensive gauge available to measure for the tube size.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

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Re: Identifying a Rod
Posted by: Chris Tulk (---.dsl.bell.ca)
Date: February 27, 2014 08:01PM

I have a cheap plastic caliper. It's time I buy a good digital one.

Thanks everyone!

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