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Clear finish blank
Posted by: Mark Brassett (---)
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?

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.44.66.72.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: January 19, 2022 08:04PM

[www.schneidersrods.com]

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: John W. Scarborough (---.wrbg.centurylink.net)
Date: January 19, 2022 08:45PM

You might try Rodgeeks.
They have a 6'6" medium light fast action.
I think it is $49

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Aaron Petersen (12.144.64.---)
Date: January 20, 2022 07:56AM

[mudhole.com]

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.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Aaron Petersen (12.144.64.---)
Date: January 20, 2022 08:03AM

REVS68M-SB Revelation RX7 Batson Revelation is a potential choice as well.

[www.schneidersrods.com]

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Mark Brassett (---)
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.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.44.66.72.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
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.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (97.104.222.---)
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.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.44.66.72.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
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.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Mark Brassett (---)
Date: January 22, 2022 07:47PM

Blanks are made with a resin that is impervious to all paint/finish removers.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (97.104.222.---)
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.

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Re: Clear finish blank
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.44.66.72.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: January 23, 2022 06:27PM

Mark, that is indeed good to know.

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