I want to thank all that responded to my question. I watched some video's on youtube, and read some more on the subject, I found out that iwas off a little in marking the wood dowell i am using for practice. My problem was I was moving too fast. I redid my work and ran 3 threads up and down the blank and it came out real well. I did order Mr. Clemins Advanced rod building book. I should be o
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I would like to learn how to do the basic chevron cross wraps. I tried spacing 1" on a wood dowel for the 0 degree mark, and at the 180 degree mark I started at 1/2" and then went to 1". When you wrap from the 0 degree mark wrapping toward the rod tip, I have the thread in the center of the dot, when i wrap on the 180 degree mark going toward the butt, I notice the whole wrap on
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Thank you Dave for the information.
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I want to build a casting rod, with a Calstar blank, model 700ML, tip size 7, 7' in length. My Avet reel has 30 # mono topshot with 50# braid. What size guides would be a good fit for this rod? I will be using this for Yellowtail on the half day boats in california. Thanks in advance. Paul Btw, my rear grip is 12" and the forgrip is 10'. I am looking at the Fuji sic guides. I will be
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I just finished my first rod, it is in dryer now. I notice a couple of threads that wound on self. I have a long way to go. Someone on this board said: (The tenth rod is 100 times better than the first) I am looking forward to the next rod build, a spinning rod for brother, two shades of blue with trim bands. . I want to thank Tom Kirkman and all on this board for answers and the many posts
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I want to build another rod, that has three shades of blue, I really like cobalt blue. What other blue colors would go with cobalt blue? Thanks in advance
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When doing a single thread inlay on a casting rod, do you start the wrap on underneath side of guide . I want the start and stop to be on bottom side of guide? Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the tip, the spell checker works well on this site.
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I painted the blank yellow, and applied automotive clear a few day after. I applied three light coat, turned out well, don,t know if it it wear well, but time will tell thanks guys.
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I was wondering if a rod building show is scheduled for the west coast in the near future? thanks
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I scuffed up an old rod blank, and painted it with krylon fusion paint. Has anyone used this product. Does anyone know if this paint will flake off? Thanks in advance
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I used a different e-mail address, they responded promptly. thanks
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I meant color preserver.
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Has any one used Mudd Holes polyurethane rod coating? I want to paint a rod blank yellow, it is black now. Can anyone shed light on a good way to do this? Thank you
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I want to state that i am a newbie. On my wraps I applied 3 coats of TP, and I have applied 1 coat of epoxy thin formula. I notice some white spots on a couple of the wraps. Any idea to what this may be? I don,t have a camera or I would post a picture. Once fully cured, can this finish be lightly sanded and redone Please advise Thanks fellows.
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I have tried to contact okie rodbuilding tools, one of the sponsors. I have yet to hear from them. I am wondering if there is a problem with there e-mail. Thank you
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Just looks.
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I just completed the underwrap and center trim bands. Is it a good idea or not to epoxy the underwrap, before placing and wrapping guides? I would like to hear how you guys do it. Thank you.
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I seen a couple of books about cross wrapping from flex coat. Are these books for the beginner wanting to learn cross wraps? Thank you.
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Hi I want to build a spinning rod with a rating of 20#. This will be a saltwater rod. What would be the best guide choice, single or double footed guides. This rod will be used to catch bonito, and calico bass. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the tip
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Hi let me see if i understand this, the straightest axes with tip facing up? thank you
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I have ordered from Get Bit Outdoors, and Utmost Enterprices, and Donart, I think all three vendors are super in my book. It not always the lowest price, but good customer service, and needed free advice from all three vendors. Thanks a bunch Paul
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Hi, Bruce what type of thinner? Thanks
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I will keep the rod decal for warranty purposes. Thanks for your answers..Paul
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I will keep the rod decal for warranty purposes. Thanks for your answers..Paul
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Does it lessen the value of a rod, if you do not put the rod blank manufacture decal on the rod.? Thanks in advance
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I have read hundred of posts old and new. I am a new rod builder, I have soaked in so much good information from all of you that post. Every time I come to this site, I get more tips. I am so glad that this site is on the net. Thank all of you who post, and answer the newbie rod builders, like myself. Paul Pollaccia
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Can you apply flex coat rod finish epoxy when the temperature is in mid 60,s? Will it setup? Thank you
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I will be painting white paint under the guide feet, then wrapping with nylon thread, non NCP Will I have to use permagloss after I paint? I don,t know if color preserver will have any affect on the white blank. Thanks paul
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