Does anybody here know who or what company made the first carbon graphite rods and what year it was? Thx.
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I was talking about the newer topics that are only a few days old. I did get some help on a topic I posted a couple days ago and thanks but it was about rod building. Is just chit-chat like this old topic better? No idea but don't think so..
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Billy Vivona Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Look at how many posts and how many views the > posts that sit up at the top are getting. The old > format these posts would have fallen off and > disappeared, replaced by topics which are of no > interest or do not warrant an extended discussion. > REfreshing But is it just the sa
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Seems like the same four or five topics have stayed at the top for a month now? Maybe the original owner knew what he was doing?
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Thank you for all the replies. This gives me some things to think about.
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What is the feeling about using color preserver on wraps? I had heard it weakened them and would not let the epoxy penetrate.
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Not sure how other peoples' systems work but on my pad view of the forum there is a "New" notation next to each topic anytime a new post is made so there was no reason to have anything go back up to the top. When I see "New" that is notification enough.
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People will laugh but I just buy the Ozark Mountain house brand at WalMart. I lose sunglasses on a regular basis so the $5 OM glasses suit me fine. The polarization is very good. They are lightweight and comfortable. There are several lens colors to choose from. Usually in the fishing section in an open display box that holds about a dozen pairs. I buy a couple pairs every so often and keep a pai
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If you are working with such a small clearance I do not see how a couple or three layers of masking tape would hurt anything or not be good enough. I would not use masking tape to make large arbors but this amount seems so tiny that the epoxy is going to be adhering to the seat all along the length. I would use tape in this instance and have done it over the years with no problems.
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The "T" means a lightweight wire guide. A couple of companies offer snakes in different wire diameters.
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