I am starting another build, and realizing that keeping track of what components I've used before and my likes and dislikes will be useful.

I'm just starting with a simple excel workbook, listing components, clipping and pasting images of components I've ordered, etc.

It'll likely do it for me, but I'm thinking with this group, there are some interesting and efficient systems out there.

Anyone have a system that works well for them?

Just typing this question made me think keeping track of costs will be useful as well, so I know I'm missing other things.

Many thanks!

Hi Tom i make a paper copy of blank model grip type and location reel seat type and location front grip part numbers for all and then guides type and measurement on blank then its set in my binder if it works good then i can redo again if its made for someone else i can redo if they want another one made all spec are listed

Tom, I follow what Jim said pretty much the same. I have a detail sheet for every build that has all components, layout, wrap details for not only the butt wrap but each guide as well. It helps to list the thread details as well. I had a customer come back after about five years and wanted a matching rod for his new wife. I pulled out his sheet and had all the information I needed.

Perfect- just what I was looking for-

Thanks!

Bought one of those dollar black and white cover subject books with graph sheets in it, many years ago, put all my stuff in it, including an illustration with measurements, has worked fine so far.

Send me an email and I'll reply with an Excel file that has worked for me for years.

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

Hello Tom.

Here is one that is in the library.


[www.rodbuilding.org]

Comments: Completed Rod CR
NAME: Inventory. DATE:
Inventory# / Build#: Inventory # 8 / Build # 44 E.DATE: More Comments:
Hours: Cost:
BLANK:
MAKE: Pacific Bay. $40.00
MODEL: XST56XH-B. Stand-Up Tuna.
LINE: 50-80#.
LURE: 2-10oz.
ACTION: Fast.
POWER: Ex-Heavy.
LENGTH/WEIGHT: 5' 5-5/8". / 7.3oz.
BUTT DIA: .740.
TIP DIA: 14.0.
CENTS:
ERN:
AA:
Cost Ea. Quantity: Distance From Tip in Inches.
GUIDES:
American Tackle. 180* NIRLVH-10. $8.02 5 4", 8", 11-5/8", 16", 20" $40.10
American Tackle. 270* NIRLVH-20. $26.88 1 24-7/8" $26.88
American Tackle. 0* NIRLVH-30. $42.37 1 33-1/2" $42.37
Spirial to the Right.


TIP TOP:
American Tackle. BLT-10-12.0. $2.10 1 $2.10

REEL SEAT:
Early Batson BUB2 Short $50.00 1 $50.00
REEL SEAT ARBORS:
N/U.
WINDING CHK/HOSEL:
VWC-9/16". $1.99 1 $1.99
BUTT CAP:
N/U.
HOOK KEEPER:
N/U.
GRIPS:
BUTT: Part of Seat.
INTERMEDIATE: N/U.
FORE: Cut Down to 11". VJFG-31.
SPACERS: N/U.
THREADS: Cost: Guide Totals: $111.45
UNDER WRAPS: Gudebrod Silver Metallic 9002 HT. $3.45 Components: $203.44
GUIDE WRAPS: Gudebrod Black 0001 sz. E. $4.45 Supplies: $25.85
TRIM BANDS: N/U. Labor: $75.00
DEC WRAPS: N/U. Sub Total: $304.29
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES: Standard. $15.00 6.75% NC Sales Tax: $20.54
DECALS: DCL-11, Yellowfin Tuna. $2.95 F.E.T. $10.00
TOTAL: $334.83





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