Thanks for all of the tips. I used d thread because that is what came with my kit from Mudhole. I have ordered a thread so I should be able to tighten up the wraps on the next one. I also got a magnifying visor at Horbor Freight so that should help. Again, thanks for the great tips.
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Email sent...Thanks Jim.
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Great video Tom. Thanks for posting that. I'm sure I mixed to fast. I may try one of those finish mixers. Still happy with my first build, can't do anything but get better.
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Well, I think my first build will fish. Not the prettiest in the world but good enough to give me hope. The flaws in my wrapping were definitely magnified by the finish. I also got a little overzealous with the torch trying to get rid of air bubbles. The epoxy is solid but there are some spots where I burned it. All of this has brought up a couple of questions...I used size d thread, would size a
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Thanks for the input guys. David, thanks for the arbor idea, sounds like a great way to accomplish what I am trying to do.
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I am just starting to build rods and have a friend who I am going to build a worm rod for. I am building for the cost of components to get practice. He said he would like it to be butt weighted. He is willing to give up light weight to have the rod balance with the tip up in his natural grip position. I was thinking about assembling everything other than the butt cap and putting his reel on it an
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