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Any gatherings or expos in the Louisville area?
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Is there a company that sells a material like holoshimmer but wider. Its just such a pain trying to wrap trim bands etc with the stuff as its so thin and narrow. If not how are you all wrapping with the stuff. I find it almost impossible to get the stuff to lie flat and exactly side by side. Thanks
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Any good videos out there on starting thread art? I have a book and have seen several but find it hard to learn this from a book. A video with step by step instructions would be great. Thanks
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Peter Richardson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello Casey. > Take a look at this:http: > That video was great. My only issue at this point is where to get the abrasive roll. Im not sure of any place locally that would have such. Any suggestions??
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Hey everyone I forgot to order a reamer upong my last purcahse and need one for this weekend. I have stock or can make stock to use for the reamer im just not sure what to use for an abrasive. Can anyone recommend something that I would be able to find at a local hardware or craft store that could be used. I thought about just using epoxy and sand etc but that just doesnt seem likt it would
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Im not familiar with the mica pearl but I am familiar with candy burple... Candy Burple is a pretty dark color... Its almost a purple / blue color. Since its so dark the pearl underneath may not show through.. Let us know what affect the pearl has. I have been wanting to experiment with some different techniques involving candy. I just havent had the opportunity lately. If you are looki
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mike langevin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wow windex huh? Never would have thought that > thanks. The orange peel may be coming from orange > peel in the basecoat. I think the base coat is > going on bumpy because I am shooting to close to > blank not giving paint enough time to atomitize > and spread out. You WERE right I should have
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Just sand the clear then recoat... Make sure to not sand through the clear or you will need to apply more base first. To be honest I use windex to prep my rods. Even use the same stuff on auto parts and have never had an issue.
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mike langevin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I shot the hok color Pavo purple over two blanks > one was dark and the other I put light gray > primer. There was a definite difference as the > purple over the light primer looks much brighter. > As most of the blanks I get are black I thought I > needed primer. Hum gotta try without too good
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LOL yes auto paint is VERY expensive... One good thing though is that a quart of clear should be good to clear MANY MANY rods. This is why im not a big fan of the spraymax clears... once you activate the can its life expectancy is limited. I have heard you can extend it several days by putting it in the fridge but still it eventually is no good. The only way I could see it being worth while w
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If you were painting a car, I would say stay with the same MFG for your primer / base / clear etc. Granted, I know you can mix and match at times however what happens that one time things goes bad. Trust me you dont want to be sanding an entire clear job off a car because it fish eyes all over. Now, as far as rods are concerned go with the clear you have. Odds are it will be fine and in a
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Sorry for delay.. Here are the numbers I have for the conolons I own. Or at least the ones I can read. 9' medium action fast taper 2455 / blue reel seat with spigot / ferrule black butt cap with G 9' medium action fast taper 2571T / brown reel seat with gold aluminum feather light ferrule white butt cap with G 9' medium action fast taper kingfisher conolon 2330 or 2380 (cant tell which)
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mike langevin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes that's it exactly! It is a sandy, gritty > texture. Hum- I had the spray width turned almost > all the way up so its a narrow spray pattern. I > also had the knob that controls the amount of > paint almost all the way down. That's probably > where I goofed. Yeah you didnt throw out eno
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If what you have doesnt look like orange peel then im betting you sprayed it dry. Is your clear a rough almost sandy texture. How far away were you holding the gun? I would still suggest trying something before going out and buying any additional guns or needles. I really think what you have will work. Set your gun up with the recommended air pressure per the instructions of the gun.
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Walt Galen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Casey Abell Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Walt Galen Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > Have and old Colonon spinning rod 9 ' and am > > > rebuilding it for a friend. &g
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What you have happening is whats typically called orange peel. Its when the clear doesnt flow out properly because too little sprayed out. Or it could have been sprayed dry. Like I said in the other thread we were discussing this in. There is a learning curve to spraying paint and the only way to get good is spray time. This is why I suggested getting several small .5" dia pieces o
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Walt Galen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Have and old Colonon spinning rod 9 ' and am > rebuilding it for a friend. > Does any one know what the model number and rating > of this rod would be for the spinning rod > and the conventional rod ? > > thanks for any input , it is appreciated. > Thanks. > > Walt I have s
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Phil Ewanicki Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Many rods, including both fly rods and > conventional rods, were using agate ring guides > nearly a century ago. Agate ring guides are nearly > identical to modern ceramic guides in form and > composition. I'm going to have to go with your > buddy on graphite. > Funny how big advances in f
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If you have a craft store near you they should have casting resins... "Easy Cast" has been said to be the same stuff re-packaged as another brand of wrapping resin. I cant confirm or deny that its just what Ive heard. Ive used it with good results. Lows sells a coating called Glaze Coat. Its used for coating bar tops. Mixes the same as any other resin and actually has what I thin
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's going to be soft, rubbery. Not sure that's > ideal for coating carbon skinned handles. > > ............... You may be correct. I think a lot depends on how easily you can apply and remove the product. I for one would love something that I could spray on then remove after possibly a years wor
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After looking this looks to be a very similar and cheaper alternative
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Hobby Lobby has about every sticker out there... Check them out
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Anyone used this stuff. As always I see something and think about how I could possibly use it for a purpose it was never intended for. My first thoughts were for carbon fiber handles. Possibly coat then if they become scratched you could just peel the stuff away and recoat.. Maybe ????
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I wish they would come out with something like this that didnt have a limited pot life. A big reason for not using it is that once activated its life is limited. If they could make something that had the same shine and durability with an unlimited pot life... or at least a descent amount of time... it would be great. I wouldnt have to break out the paint gun, and lines, and exhaust fan, and
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mike langevin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Update! I bought the 10 gallon hf compressor (oil) > and sprayed some rods yesterday. I am very happy > so far how they came out. This hok blue looks > sick! Need another coat then probably two coats of > clear. Yeah need to learn to paint candy and > pearl! Ha Make sure you follow the tec
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