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8 years ago

Martyn Taylor

Great looking blanks. It's to bad they only have one piece blanks.
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8 years ago

Martyn Taylor

Thanks for the advice and yes the rod would still be worth $0 as Roger mentioned but this friend would like it as close to original as possible and I will do my best. Some good tips on what to do. Thanks again for the input. Can always count on someone to have an opinion and advice.
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8 years ago

Martyn Taylor

3. restoration

Hi everyone. A friend of mine has asked me to restore an old St. Croix rod he picked up at a flee market! Mudhole seems to have most of the components that I will need but I do have a couple of questions. I have no idea how old the rod is, the St. Croix sticker is really beat up and the only other markings on the rod is the size 6' 6", lure weight and the name Carboloy on it. The thread wo
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9 years ago

Martyn Taylor

4. Re: Cross Wrap

Thanks a bunch Don, I will have to get the book. Just new to the game so I'm just finding out where to source the information. Thanks again Don
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9 years ago

Martyn Taylor

5. Cross Wrap

Would anyone have a pattern for a fish scale cross wrap or a link to one? I have seen some great pic's online and some brief explanations but nothing detailed ie: pass by pass
Forum: rodboard

10 years ago

Martyn Taylor

6. Blank Finish

Have a question regarding the finish on blanks. A friend of mine has a spinning blank with a matt finish and he wants me to build it for him but he wants it to have a gloss finish. Can I epoxy the whole blank with a thin coat or spray it with a polyurethane before I wrap it?
Forum: rodboard

10 years ago

Martyn Taylor

7. Re: Rod Building in Canada

Add one more to the list I'm in Brantford Ontario
Forum: rodboard

10 years ago

Martyn Taylor

8. Re: Cork Seal

Thanks to all who replied. Don and Gary I have to agree with you I like the cork the way it is but was not sure how long it would stand up if it was not treated but I will find out as it is staying the way it is. I like the feel and the looks the way it is. Thanks again for your thoughts.
Forum: rodboard

10 years ago

Martyn Taylor

9. Cork Seal

Hi all. I am quite new to rod building, for the life of me I have no idea why I didn't get into this a long time ago, it is a great hobby. Have just finished my first rod. Obviously a couple of things I will need to improve on for my next one but that is what it is all about (practice, do it, and learn from your mistakes) My question for now is concerning Cork Seal. I see Mud Hole carries a pr
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