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Rating a blank
Posted by: Glenn Crook (8.27.179.---)
Date: May 19, 2014 10:18PM

Hi,
New to rod building and purchased a number of blanks with no identification markings. They are supposedly Kilwell brand. I have contacted Kilwell and their response is to ship blanks to them to identify. I am in Melbourne Australia and Kilwell are in New Zealand so shipping is too costly. Is there any method of rating each blank?

Any information would be appreciated.

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Re: Rating a blank
Posted by: Barry Chapman (---.41.70.115.static.exetel.com.au)
Date: May 20, 2014 02:00AM

G'Day Glenn You might try Wilson I think they now have the Kilwell blank branded with their name .If that doesn't work have a look at "The Rodworks" site .There is a link on the left of this page

Regards Baz

Bundeena
NSW Australia

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Re: Rating a blank
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: May 20, 2014 03:03PM

Are you looking for a name or for what use the blank is best suited?

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Re: Rating a blank
Posted by: John E Powell (168.169.226.---)
Date: May 20, 2014 04:39PM

Follow the link to the left for Common Cents Info, this may or may not be helpful.

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Re: Rating a blank
Posted by: Glenn Crook (8.27.179.---)
Date: May 21, 2014 05:33PM

Baz, Phil and John
I have tried the Wilson site but I could not find blanks listed. My problem is that there is no markings on any of my blanks, so nothing to compare to. I think I will have to follow John's suggestion and muddle my way through the Common Cents information.

Thanks

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Re: Rating a blank
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 21, 2014 05:52PM

The CCS will provide you with relative measurements of the blanks, but not any sort of factory identification or usage.

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