Hey chris I have a sewing machine motor and foot pedal as well. Let me know how it goes i wanna build one also can you send me some pics of your rod wrapper i wanna get some ideas if you dont mind. Marc.trejo@yahoo.com Thanks
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Hey alex Where in texas you from i am in gonzales. These fuys know there stuff and very helpful they helped me a great deal. I am just starting out as a hobby also. Welcome
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I appreciate it tom. Thx
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i know this question has probably been asked numerous times but when cutting and desiging an eva grip with different colors what does one use to glue the eva grip together before sanding it smooth and can you protect it from coming apart or do i just leave it glued and it will be alright. thanks for any help or advice
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i myself have only made rods for myself, but i really look up to the veterans on this forum for the advice given. as far as selling a rod that i have built i havent gotten there just yet due to me not being 100% satisfied with my work but when i do i have told and showed my friends the cost of an actual custom rod is quite pricey but its a rod that is a custom fit and to their specifications and
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This is what i found on dual helix process. I just wanna lnow what rod is close to it so i can buy one. I would rather build my own. Dual Helix Facts United Composites-USA's "Dual Helix" ply construction produces a rod blank that has outstanding resistance to both crushing and twisting when compared to the competition. United Composites USA's unique construction technique, adapted fr
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Hello all. I have a question. Carrot stick wild green rod is built with a dual helical bias rod blank. What rod blank that i can purchase is comprable or exactly built that way?
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Oh ya it is pretty much 7 ft long. Its a baitcast
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Hello all and i wish everyone a blessed holiday season. I got a rod from my mom for christmas and i never seen a rod like this the whole rod blank is transparent for the exception of the guide wraps. But the whole rod is clear and looks pretty cool does anyone know where to get some clear rod blanks. This one says made in china and it says country boy fishing. No size, height or action specificat
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Hey mel i saw your post did you find were you can buy the fuji folding guides? I got a fenwick rod that has one thinking about getting some for another rod.
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The rod is a fenwick model sp903 in pretty darn good condition
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I got an old fenwick rod at a garage sale in pretty good condition. I noticed the bottom guides i have never seen one like this. Is it collapseable or helps with pressure it has a spring in it and looks like brace on the outside of the guide frame. I tried adding a pic of it but cant. Thx Marc P.s i can email a pic of it if anyone wants to see it
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I hope anybody dealing with hurricane sandy are alright keep safe and becareful. God bless you all and your families
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Hey brandon i live here in tx also what guides are you going with on your pier rods?
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What would be a good dryer motor to use? I have a couple of microwave turntable motors would those be suitable or would i need something with a lilttle more umph
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Were did you order your wrapper from and how much did you pay?
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hello all i am looking to purchase a lathe so i can start constructing my own handles. what would be a good size lathe to get horsepower and such. thanks
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Thanks everyone i appreciate the ideas. No i dont plan on saving the reel seat i plan on buying a new one
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Thanks everyone i appreciate the ideas. No i dont plan on saving the reel seat i plan on buying a new one
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Lol ok thanks for the info. I will try that
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Thanks Baz I appreciate it i kind of thought it was going to come to that. Now you know were i can get a steady hand. Lol
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Hello all I am redoing an old rod i picked up. It has a wooden handle in great condition that i am going to restain, but how can i take off the old reel seat without damaging the rod? I stripping off the guides a repainting it but i am stuck on getting the old reel seat of. Any suggestion. Thought about cutting with a dremel tool but as a last resort.
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Thanks a lot really appreciate all the sugestions. I fills good to go to a forum and get good advice instead of smart *** comments. Thanks a lot. I used an automotive spary paint came out pretty good. I just like a variety of colors.
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Hello Rod builders I actually have 2 questions. (1) what is a good spray paint for rods? Mud hole shows " custom rod builders spray paint" it looks a lot like krylon fusion is that it? And question #2 has any one ever wrapped there rod but with the twine mud hole shows along with the new turks knot and if so what's a good way to seal it? Thanks
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hey guys i got a microwave motor from a friend to use as a rod dryer. how would i wire it to make it work do i use go directly to 110 or do i use a 24v transformer. also has any one used a microwave turntable motor as a rod dryer. it ac120v,60hz,3rpm 2w. thanks for any sugeestions.
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Hello my name is marc. I am new at rod building I have redone a rod and getting ready to redo 2 more I bought at a flea market for practice. My question what are some good easy ideas for making a rod wrapper. I have a motor and foot pedal from an old sewing machine. I have 1x 4's. I know what to do withem as far as rod stands . But what would be an inexpensive rod chuck to hook up. I eventually
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