We can do that.. remember though, mine has to be stripped.. if you do want to cutine though it isnt futile, i dont really want a 7' 1piece.. can barely get those in my truck lol.. if we cut it down, im going to use it for myself.. if not, and you want it.. your stripping it ;) lol
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I should really send that top section back that a customer snapped.. not sure why i didnt when he showed me.. im 90% sure i filled the warrenty our for him anyway.. Lynn, you going to take me up on that offer to cut a blank or no?
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Really? I wouldnt think they would be ok with that.. have you done this before norm?
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But when you get a feel for using permagloss, man it that stuff awesome to work with.. i use it in place of varnish on alot of restorations.. watch what dish you use if using plastic... its a very hot chemical.. meaning it eats almost everything
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With a mhx it will always void the warrenty.. Use the triangle file method for cutting the blank, best way to make a clean cut
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Ok wait a minute.. when tom said it makes the blank slower i misinterpreted what he ment.. yes it will make a rod slower in action.. picture the rod as being deflected.. cut the image in half and blow it up to be the same size as the original rod.. the 2nd rod that was cut in half will have the same exact action, but since your nkw looking at the entire section as a full size rod it will be slowe
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In all honestly, i cut blanks from the butt all the time.. i prefer a shorter rod To me it seems to improve overall sensitivity.. and im talking about no more then 1 foot.. my assumption is since your shortening the rod, your removing weight, thus increasing sensitivity. i say no more then a foot becouse the way ive noticed most rods construction to be is theres more material wrapped at the b
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<p>Restored for a friend, its a apollo gold 1913</p>
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Glow thread has its moments...
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This is my brothers rod, still have alot to do, but i think its turning out well
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First fade wrap, the white will have a biohazard symbol.. Its also glowthread
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First rod with fade wraps, and a touch of red to offset
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This is my first restoration ever, it was my grandfathers rod
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<p>Restored the original cork</p>
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If you were to put any topcoat on, use u-40 permagloss, practice on a junk blank if you have never used it before.. or go the route of Createx automotive top coats.. ive done both ways with ok results.. flex coat would dampen the sensitivity i would think if applied across the entire rod
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Eh.. no.. i wouldnt call that tobacco juice.. *shudders a little* way to thick for that . I hope... lol
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Yes, but if memory serves.. its a bit more expensive.. and i was aiming for quantity over quality.. sort of speak.. everyone says handle epoxy is handle epoxy.. ive asked before amd everyone just says they have thier own preference.. i probably figured at the time, i knoe this works fine for me.. ans thus another trip to the register wiithout a new toy to play with lol
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Hitena has a glow thread.. its works to an extent.. best way to describe how glow thread works on a fishing rod is simple.. the 'glow' is activated by UV light.. thread epoxy is inherently UV resistant (to protect everything) so yes it will glow.. but dont expect it to pop like it does before epoxy.. as for a blank finish, if you go with a white base, your better off i made the mistake of usi
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Lol the heck man.. thanks.. ive always ment to pick some up.. just never kicked yhat tub of procote. Then needed a little extra to get free shipping, and that popped up.. so.. ya know how it goes... Thanks lynn.. im still staring at the point blank, deciding if i should wait or not.. you made the decision for me. Thanks lol
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Well, im still waiting for mudhole to respond to the return email of the pictures.. so i did a very small batch of the dark, the light, and a small batch of the little bit i have remaining from before.. they all cured. Although the old batch cured in the usual 4 hrs. The lighter batch took about 14hrs. To harden up and the dark test is still like rubber, but hardened to that point after 24hrs. So
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Lol thanks Jim!
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I suspect it will as well, just strange.. i figure if its fine so what, its not like your ever going to see it.. lol and if you do end up seeing it, it clearly wasnt good anymore lmao
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Ill test it tonight.. bums me out..
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Hi guys, so.. i opened these jars of propaste. They are the 8oz. Jars. The hardener has a near black coloration in and throughout the jar, kind of like a long snake tail. That ends where they obviously pulled back to fill the next since its on the cap as well. Its not brand new, but it cant be more then 6 months old.. im just reassuring myself that this stuff is ok yet.. ya know.. before i cover
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Hey guys, long time no see.. Ive been venturing into a few different things as of late, right of my bed ive been mass producing gnomes on my lathe..(little buggers are getting into everything!) in the metal etching corner.. silhouettes of pets for people, leather ridge shelf has had a few wallets fall down to lichtenburg lane.. that right aside where my vynl sticker gratto is.. when i looked
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I see no one answered your original question.. What would happen.. Either you end up with a rod that preforms exactly as you anticipated, or your first cast will rip space and time apart, creating a massive black hole.. Lol A blank is just a piece lf material trying to stay straight.. I agree with the whole a blank is a blank thing, and i agree with not using a fly rod blank to catch kathu
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Hey! Hows it goin man, long time no talk! Lol.. Ill email you a few pics to help describle what i mean.. I ended up getting it to hold a shine, the ones ive seen online, (the literal 3 pics) all have mirror locking thingys.. So yes, i guess.. Lol.. I think the scouring pad i was using had something in or on it... Hit it with brasso.. Dulled the polish since i polish alot higher, but it ke
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Lol who the heck has been wasting ammo? I get it, but come on! Thats either full auto or really well done bump fire! Im over in berlinsville, ive had guys ask if i knew you before., small world it is.. We should cast a line in one of these days
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Lehigh river, a few miles south of the gorge in Jim Thorpe.. Or glen onoko state park... Its considered a destination believe it or not.. Basically lake erie is on the other side of the state.
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Dont get me wrong, i dont watch the stocking schedules.. Thats the last thing im thinking about.. When i go fishing i target natives.. And am catch and release only.. Although.. Man, would i love to get out west.. Its a bit crowded over here.. Lol only issue i would have now is having to quarantine 2 weeks to get back into pa. I really could use new water though...
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