Ron, my last two projects I finished with Perma Gloss and was very pleased. I applied with a small foam brush.
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John Perma Gloss is also a very good finish on bamboo.
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I use a small cup hook that has what appears to be a tiny washer on it. I also used a tiny piece of the hobby foam as a gasket and the leaking PG formed a seal. I have the same PG for about 15 mo. and it is still as fresh as could be. I also used this can more than once.
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Mike I have used PG on several bamboo rods both as a rod finish and thread finish it really does a nice job.
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Tom! That really sounds great and that photo looks super.I was thinking about missing 2007 show but I guess it will be 3 in a row. I better start saving now.
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Lynn, Very nice,I have several that I did with leather dye ane finished with three finishes[ PG-Varnish,and Epoxy] they look pretty decent. Guess I should learn how to do this photo thing.
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Golden Witch sells blanks.Also a fella from MI. by the name of Mark Fitch pro duces some of the Best looking blanks you will see,he sometimes list them on @#$%&.I have built on both and was pleased.
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Im with Bill
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Allen--- Just another way you can try. I have the person go through his casting motion while I watch where his hand is touching the rod after he settles into a rythem and seems to be making contact in the same area I make note and place the stripper about 2inches above that spot.
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Anglers Workshop
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Gary--You can not go wrong with a blank from Mark Fitch,his work is excellent
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God bless you Mrs.Mumford.
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Scott, I got mine a week ago.
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Rob, It is well worth yhe trip. This will be my second one and the best advice I can give you is make sure you do not forget your check book.
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Hi Steven! Permagloss does well as a thread finish especially if you do not want a high build up of finish. I use it often on bamboo.If you want a high build it will take many coats.
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Steve------If the rod has a factory finish all I do is use a good quality auto polish/wax.
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Ray, Check out Mark Fitch of Mich. He does some really nice work.
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Tom---Try a polish called Flitz-----Good stuff.
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Neals takes paypal
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I like Mr.Barkley am recently retired and do not want to be tied to the wrapping bench.I was also surprised at the amount of guys that want their 20yr.old $30 rods repaired and/or rewrapped. Must be a sentimental thing.
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I have used the two part finish Klass Koat and had very good results. This was a very thin finish that is classified as a paint. I also used Permagloss for both thread and rod finish.
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I can verify what Steve said about Marks blanks. His craftsmanship is second to no one.I also bought from GW and was also pleased.
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It is amazing how the lost item turns up right after you purchased another one.
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Larry I have redone several older bamboo rods in this non-tradintional manner. One is a 6.5 ft. H-I Geneva that I converted to a 7ft. Fly. Another was a 9ft. Montague Combo.redone with Fuji gold cermats,purpleheart handle & reel seat w/gold hardware.Both owners are very pleased.I personally think that if the old masters would have had these modern items available to them they certainly woul
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I guess Im in the same boat as Doc. the speed does not matter. Being retired I have no where to go and all day to get there.
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Hi Art! I beleive there is some reference and a formula of sorts in the CCS booklet.
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Hi Bill! I found Tru Oil single bottles at Gander Mt. stores.
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I want to say congrats and thanks for making my entry into retirement a much more pleasant experience. The things I have learned in such a short time are unreal,and I am thankful for the oppertunity.
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Bill----Way to easy,right Tom.
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Also to add to Richs remarks,check the seat to see if it is pinned.If it is then it must be removed.
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