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Beginner equipment
Posted by: Russ Hewitt (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: January 17, 2020 12:32PM

I am a beginner to the craft. I'm looking for recommendations for a pretty complete package kit. I tend to jump into everything with both feet so I am looking for a power wrapper and all of the normal accessories. I had the extreme pleasure of learning some of the basics from the late and very great Ken Preston. Ken lived several miles from me and allowed me to pop in unannounced and bug him with 1 million beginner questions. Ken repeatedly showed me how to do things the right way and watched as I botched them the first time or two.Ken was a great guy and a terrific artisan. That said, it's been a number of years since I did anything so will have to resort to videos for some refresher training. Thanks for your recommendations everyone.

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Re: Beginner equipment
Posted by: John Cates (---.austin.res.rr.com)
Date: January 17, 2020 02:21PM

Russ

Welcome to rod building. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Preston but I am sure he taught you some great things.

We have great information and videos on our website and youtube channel that will help get you moving. Our Small Business Kit is a great place to start and is upgradable to a power wrapper in the future. Our equipment is OEM quality and built to last. Here is a link to that kit:
[flexcoat.com]

You can call us anytime and we will talk to you. 512-858-7742

Flex Coat Company
Professional Rod Building Supplies
www.flexcoat.com

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Re: Beginner equipment
Posted by: Robert A. Guist (---.inf6.spectrum.com)
Date: January 17, 2020 04:33PM

Hello Russ.

Where do you live?

I'm now living in the Carolina Pines area of New Bern NC, I was living in Bridgeton when he lived in New Bern..

Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

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Re: Beginner equipment
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: January 17, 2020 08:04PM

Check this out:[www.utmostenterprises.com] a discount might be available if you contact them for a quote shipped to you.

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