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Another look at guide wrap.
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Thats the handle that was painted solid black with white painted trim bands. I used Minwax ebony stain#2718, one coat. Then let dry for 72 hours. Added copper thread trim.Then used Minwax Helmsman Spar urethane, about 15 coats(30min apart).
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Finish is applied, I think I did a good job on it.
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Ok so dont laugh. I do any cross that I have seen here yet. I repeat YET. But I could not leave it bare, so here is an effort made. It did not come out centered, but I tried.
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So a few trim bands were off, so I removed them.
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Main problem is the trim bands. Getting them centered is proving a bit of a pain.
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Not so sure on this. But im going with it.
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So I stripped the brown off and started with black. But then got creative.
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Ok so in on the guides now, but not feeling the brown with the copper under wrap
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So im on the guides now and not feeling the brown with the copper under wrap
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I did not have a tip that matched the blank diameter so I needed to build up with thread first
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This handle was painted a solid black with white bands.
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I already stripped the blank and painted it.
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A really nice old gent in my building got this from his brother who fished it on an oil rig for 25 years. And asked me to do my 1st project, I gladly accepted.
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Center band. I did all 3 bands septate as to not cross over the gold with the blue.
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Ok, so im feeling pretty good about my self right now, but my list of questions is huge. But I am finding lots of answers on this forum.
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Dont ask about the colors, im using what I have. But getting a better feel for it. Also coming up with lots of questions.
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2nd wrap for practice, starting to get a nice feel of my machine.
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My very first attempt at a guide wrap. Yeah I know, newbie I am
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It has the standard thread carriage, and another flat looking large spool holder, 4 supports with a bunch of extra wheels, new orings, and a head stock thingbi guess to turn cork. I really appreciate the input. It has zero bids and starting his own I think $500. Maybe I'll mske a bid and see how that goes. Thank you so much to all who responded.
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Greetings, It's been a while that I am out of the loop. Planning to get Started again. I saw a dale Clemens wrapper on @#$%& with a big it now price of 660. Is that a good Price? Thanks in advance.
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I have used bumper paint, you can get it at most auto part stores. Bumber pain has a flex agent in it. After you paing, you can use a 2 part automotive clear. Tight wraps.
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I have not posted in a while. But he was always quick and kind enough to answer questions and offer help. Rest in peace sir.
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Hey David, im having the hardest time with the tweeks to get this to run visual wrap. im running windows 7 ultimate. Can you please advise?
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Hello all, I had found some foul proof wire guides and was wanting to see a photo of what they look on a rod. Would anyone have a photo they could please share? And any idea of what a set from number 60 down would cost? Thanks in advance
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Happy New Year all. I am getting to start my 3rd build. Because of the thickness of the butt section I was looking at the Fuji plate reel seats. I see that they offer a few different ones. Im looking at the NS7. can anyone offer any feed back on these. Thank you guys in advance.
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woody osborne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > if I were that close to orlando, i would HAVE to > go to Get Bit Outdoors and MIUDHOLE to check the > blanks in person. i figure they could probably > help with some advice as well. Im going next week woody. Im looking forward to see all that they have. Im afraid to spend too much as I really want
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That @#$%& so bad. im sorry to hear. Sure pop will understand. Look at it this way, you could now have the chance to do some of it with him. I wish I had the chance with my pop. Turn it positive. Still @#$%& though. Thanks for the tip. Merry Christmas.
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