Kent forgive me, but I use my computer to pay bills and but rod components....What you suggested for uploading a photo is Greek to me...Can I send the photo to your email address?
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My friend who's the same age as me (62) Had a grandfather that died 25 years ago who was a rod builder. My friend gave me some blanks he found....They seem to be all fiberglass, but they are stout pool cues....and why can't I post a photo here?
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Hi guys, I'm getting tired of my cheap drying motors burning out and or shaft becomes loose. I'm wanting to buy a Dayton gearmotor. Any suggestions or advice on RPM? I'm looking at a 6rpm or 18rpm Thanks in advance
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I built a NOS 8-17 Shikari 7'6" with AT micro guides for inshore trout fishing and have brought in Reds, Jack and even a over sized snook. The guides are great for braid. I use 10 lb Power Pro and casts great. I never get many wind knots, always close the reel manually. I'm making another I like the guides that much. Like everything else they will be a test of time
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Thanks all...Love this site :)
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I came across an old gent who removes his used guides and places them in white vinegar for 24 hrs. I tried this to some old Fuji dbl foots guides and they look great with just rubbing gently. I'm wondering about structurally safe? Opinions? Thanks
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Thanks. The blanks I have are BPOS800XHC(B) Very lightweight for such a workhorse. I'd like to find out more about them
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I've come into 3 Kecor blanks 30-80wt 8' one piece Just wondering if they are worth putting top of the line guides, reel seat etc on them?
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My writing is terrible with pen and acrylic ink I checked this site and a lot of sponsors to your left for lettering decals? There has to be letter decals somewhere for poor penmanship like mine :) Thx!!
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Dry wall mesh tape. You can get the epoxy all the way to the blank through the mesh. Have had no problems and it's cheap Tight lines !
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I Just finished wrapping a 6.6' MHX blank with Amtek Microwaves Tip of spool to furthest point on MW guide 20 1/2" Trans guide 30 1/2" running guide 39 7/8" Running guides the rest of the way are not so critical. Just these first 3 Tight Lines
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Thanks guys BTW: Sometimes I use drywall tape on my butt wraps. Makes a nice diamond pattern covered with metallic thread
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Well I guess these wont come apart :) Thanks. It just doesn't "seem" very strong done the way you state. These blanks (Shikari) are only 1/2-3/8 butts They look lonely in these aluminum gimbals
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The extra fine point sharpies are hard not to have blotching...thick/thin areas. quill pen and I use acetone to clean it. Pens are cheap. buy a few. Some work better than others. I also use acrylic ink....
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Night Snapper fishing I free line the chum line.. Installing a butt gimbal on a stout but short ( 6-6.6') graphite blank. 10-25wt I've been doing it with E-glass pieces inserted in the gimbal with a ferrule inserted inside the E-glass and sand it to fit the graphite blank. This is very time consuming. I've searched here, but no joy. There has to be a better way :)
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First number is ring as suggested above, Second number is the diameter of the rod tip IE: (4.5) (7.0) They sell cheap ($6.00) tip gauges on @#$%& if you need it in a hurry
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Thanks all. I have lots of questions, but will hold off. I have been building for about 1.5 yrs and basically it's been trial and error....Making some nice stuff now and loving it....I'm sure it can get better. Tight Lines !!
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I met an old gent that has me doing guide spacing by placing the blank in pvc at a 45 degree angle. Attaching the guides with thick tube rubber. running line up the guides and attaching to a 2 pound weight. reel down and adjust guides to follow arc of the blank. It has worked really well, but I seem to use a lot of guides. Say up to 9 for a 7.5 blank See any problems with this method?
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