I wrap my guides by hand, but I did make a rod dryer. For the chuck I used the same type of set up that Chris described earlier. except I used three nylon screws to hold the butt of the rods while drying.

Getting the rod centered in the chuck was more time consuming than I liked. so I simply made a rubber cap like you'd see on a Flex Coat or other similar chuck, for the PVC cap. I used a piece of an inner tube for a wheel barrel tire, and used two wire ties to secure it on the sides. Once I had the piece of inner tube stretched over the PVC cap I simply drilled a 5/8" hole in the middle.

It has more than adequate holding power to turn any rod I'll ever build. Plus if it ever wears out I still have plenty of inner tube left to make several more.

And my wife has the nerve to ask, "why would you save an old innertube?"

Thanks everyone! Youve all helped alot!!