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Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Mark Brassett
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Date: January 19, 2022 07:21PM
Been looking for a 6'6" medium/fast tip blank. Problem is that my build is for $150 or less. I can do it with a blank around $75 or so. Any ideas? Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
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Date: January 19, 2022 08:04PM Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
John W. Scarborough
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Date: January 19, 2022 08:45PM
You might try Rodgeeks.
They have a 6'6" medium light fast action. I think it is $49 Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Aaron Petersen
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Date: January 20, 2022 07:56AM
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MB782 is a nice option in budget. (freshwater spin or cast) The group can likely make better recommendations if we have more details about the purpose of the build. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/20/2022 08:00AM by Aaron Petersen. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Mark Brassett
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Date: January 20, 2022 08:08AM
Thanks guys! Schneidersrods didn't have the blank I need but I did bookmark the site. I ordered 2ea 6'6" and 2ea 7' from Geeks. I need some components to complete the build so I will order a few of the MB782 blanks to make freight. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
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Date: January 20, 2022 06:55PM
Remember, when you're scrounging around for good cheap blanks (as I so often do, being cheap myself!) You can always strip paint with excellent results. PIA, but can be done. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: January 22, 2022 03:57PM
Are there any types of rod finish removers that will attack the epoxy the rod makers use to bond together the glass or carbon fibers which make a blank? Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/22/2022 03:59PM by Phil Ewanicki. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
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Date: January 22, 2022 07:44PM
I'm not aware of any "rod finish removers", but the answer is yes, as various paint removers may be used. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Mark Brassett
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Date: January 22, 2022 07:47PM
Blanks are made with a resin that is impervious to all paint/finish removers. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: January 22, 2022 08:01PM
Thanks, Mark:
That's good news if you wish to replace a guide or remove several layers of paint applied to a blank by a beginner rod builder. Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
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Date: January 23, 2022 06:27PM
Mark, that is indeed good to know. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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