Thanks for all the tips! Has anyone used pc-7 as a glue for rods? This stuff is really thick and sticky, Almost like tar! Roger
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Hey guys, i have another ? on paste type of epoxies. Seems like the vast majority of them come in 2 containers resin and hardener. Is there any secret(if any} of measuring exact equal portions. Seems like I'm just kinda eyeballing it.I just feel like I'm not getting equal portions. could i use some type of measuring spoon or something similar. This stuff is very sticky. Thanks.
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Hey guys, just a ? on the best epoxy to use as far as reel seats, cork rings to blanks,etc... several options out there. I started using weldwood for gluing cork rings together seems like a good glue as far as that goes. Weldwood is a contact cement. Could i use this glue for eva grips? Thanks, Roger
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I was actually going to ask anybody if they think that the s-glass blanks from mud hole would be an option? I'm just a little unsure of the quality vs. the st criox. Roger
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After reading all the information and comments, I'll keep looking online for a while. Mud hole only has the 7'2 and 7'11 models and rod geeks has a few 7'0 that look like like they may work. I will just have to cut the butt back a few inches or so. I just really liked the color of the croix blanks. Batson has a few in there judge line up. I was wanting to kinda color coordinate my reels with the
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Hey guys, just found out today that st croix no longer offers rod blanks for sale. I'm not very happy about this as i was a couple wks away from getting a few of the legend glass rods. Does any one know where i might find some of these. Seems like there might be a few floating around out there. I was looking at the 6"10 models. they made a 6'10 medium moderate and a 6"10 med/hvy. A name
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Ok, thanks, i didn't see that. Roger
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Grant, do they have a website or ph#?
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This might be a really great option for catfishing at night! Wrap the top 3 or 4 inches below the top with this thread or wrap 3 or 4 guides with it. I was thinking of doing this very thing with my own catfish rods, if i ever get them built! lol Roger
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Hey guys, have another ? regarding reel seats. Does anybody know any rod building supply house or some one that makes or sells ready-made wood inserts for fuji SKM skeleton reels seats? I would like several different options as far as the type of wood (pine, mohagony, cedar etc...) goes. I would like to use this type of reel seat on an ultra light rod. I don't think that that they would be hard t
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Been looking at some different factory rods to get an idea on different handle designs for my custom rods and looked at a rod that had sea-guide reel seats on them. They looked ok but up until a few months ago, i have never heard of them. How would they compare to say fugi seats? Actually the rods that i looked at were fenwick HMG rods. Thanks, Roger
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Whats a good source to find this type of wood or really any wood for making trim? I would like to experiment with custom wood trim on some of my bass rod as well
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I just looked at these blanks a few minutes ago and this might be the way to go. The selection just about covers eveything. I did have a ? about the color options though. When you say unfinished what color are we talking about? I would prefer these rods to be a solid black color. Thanks, Roger
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Hey guys, thanks for all your recomendations on blanks. Maybe i should have been more specific. Looking for a good bank rod in the 7 to 8' range. Basically, i would be targeting all three species (blues,flats,and channels. Just a good all around rod that i could do just about anything with. From bottom fishing to maybe fishing at night with a lighted bobber just to name a few. Maybe a mod-fast ac
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Hey guys, what would be a good all around bait casting rod blank for catfishing. I would prefer to use a glass rod and not afraid of spending a little for a good one. Thanks, Roger
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Hey guys, Roger again. Has anyone experimented with lock wraps on these types of guides? I've tried several times, and it seems like i leave gaps toward the guide ring end (unavoidable) I tested the wrap on some old l runners and LV's. with out any problems. Seems like the Kt is a bit different behind the foot I'd like to use this type of wrap on my single foot guides just for added insurance. T
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Hey guys, Roger again. Has anyone experimented with lock wraps on these guides and figured out a way to do it? I've practiced on the old L runners and some LV's, but it doesn't seem to work on the KT's. The back of the KT guide is a bit different shape. I tried several times and i kept leaving gap's at the back of the foot. Would like to put lock wraps on all of my single foot guides just as adde
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Thanks to you all for the good advice reguarding rod blanks. I happen to treat all my equipment with the upmost care. I've had some fenwick rods for years that still look like new. I guess that makes good sense, bottom line is take care of your equipment. I've also looked at some reels on @#$%& (Morrum series by ABU, great reels!) and some of them looked as if they had went catfishing and just we
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Hi all! I'm new to the site. Loads of info for custom rod builder's!! Did have a ? or two about rod blanks. I'm wanting to build a complete set of rods for my own personal use and have spent many hours going through catalogs,websites,etc... and came to a decision on the mhx blanks. HOWEVER, after talking to few guys (won"t mention who or the place) they had nothing, and i mean nothing good t
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