Check out this site---kensfishingrods.com, I am experimenting with this method to paint a blank myself. There are some good tips on this site,and info on applying it. Good Luck.
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Hello, All. I'm still a greenhorn, at this Rod Building thing, but thanks to the info availableon this forum , and others I must say ; I'M HOOKED. I recently renewed my subscription to ROD MAKER and would like to thank Tom for a great read. It is a great aide, and as a beginner ,I need all the help I can get. Currently, I have built two rods ,and am presently working on a third
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O.K.; the grizzly lathe looks promising, and easier too. Thanks Mike.
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Hello again; I have found that this forum is a great source for information. It's nice to know that there is always someone willing to help solve problems, and answer questions. Again; I am new to building rods, and have that it can provide a lot of personal satisfaction and enjoyment. I have had a lot of my beginner's questions answered just by searching this forum, others you have answered fo
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Hello there; I'm new to this rodbuilding thing, and have enjoyed every minute spent building two rods for myself. I am currently working on the third, and was wondering how I might be able to make my own decals or labels? Also, how much time do most of you spend building a single rod? I'm not yet ready to jump into the fire , but there is enough interest from friends and others to build rods
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Thanks for all the info ,I will definately try the old rod experimenting. I can probably find some old rods right here at home to play with, (My wife is pretty convinced that I have plenty of them), I'll have to do some digging around in the shed. Go Fishing; And enjoy The Solitude!
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THANKS FOR THE INFO PETE, I MIGHT JUST HAVE TO ORDER ANOTHER BLANK TO EXPERIMENT.
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HELLO ALL; I'M NEW TO ROD BUILDING, AND HAVE FOUND IT TO BE AN ENJOYABLE WAY TO PASS TIME. I'VE BUILT A COUPLE OF RODS FOR MYSELF, AND AM ACUALLY PRETTY IMPRESSED WITH THE OUT COME SO FAR, HOWEVER I STILL HAVE A LOT TO LEARN AND PROBABLY MANY FUTURE QUESTIONS. FOR MY FIRST QUESTION, CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THERE IS A WAY TO COLOR ROD BLANKS, THAT WILL NOT NOTICABLY AFFECT THE ACTION OF IT ? ANY
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