Here is another rod guide done (before I made the first post) which I applied 3 coats of CP and then the finish. This one looked good although black does cover a lot of defects which I’m stating as a disclaimer. Maybe the picture isn’t that great.
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Anthony Unger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you look close at the picture of the guide you > can tell its definatly a penetration issue.. To > the right of the guide you can see the twist in > the thread.. > However.. I wonder if the issue of penetration is > due to a contamination of sorts.. If you look at > the other picture, w
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LMFAO!!!!! I do understand and I'm not just saying that. What a character. Thanks to all. Let me see this week I'll remove a guide on a blank I have there to test it out. I will report here with results and pictures.
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Your saying that the spots are just saturated with finish and no CP rather than actually “separated”?
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I hope it's the latter because i can't see how > anybody could miss gaps like that , those are huge > gaps . I don't think it would be difficult to do > those sections over. Well the thing is those gaps were absent prior to applying the CP or the finish. Those gaps were visible from eye distance 3
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Thanks you both Roger and Tom. I will apply that method and see how it works out for me and see how it turns out. I notice some times I have a good level finish and sometimes it just doesn't go well with me. Still working on it. And with regard to the CP I will coat two next time. here are links to the pictures for you to see. Hopefully anyone can see them.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "TheReelShop" is not valid on the photo page. You > have to register under your first and last name > just as you do here. > > You might drop back to two un-thinned coats. That > should be enough. Pack the thread tight against > each wind. Assuming your CP is a good and you are &g
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > On the photo page, please register with your first > and last name, thanks. > > My first question would be are you thinning your > CP and how many coats are you using? > > .............. I have been registered. What I did was upload a picture while logged in and it shows under my name
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I guess you can see it under my username as well
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Adrian Soto Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > roger wilson Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Adrian, > > From your description, it sounds like you are > > > doing more that a simple wrap?? > > > > If so, are you suggesting that your weave > pattern > > is c
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Adrian, > From your description, it sounds like you are > doing more that a simple wrap?? > > If so, are you suggesting that your weave pattern > is changing with specific thread brands or color > preserver? > > Could you take a couple of pictures, post them, > and poi
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So I initially did some wraps previously with viscose and rayon thread. This was a while ago. I noticed then, that after I applied several coats of color preserver, the threads would "spread" apart. I found this really odd. After that I would burnish the wrap and it would go back to looking good and in order. On other spots where the wrap did not spread with color preserver, when I
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Many years ago I was told that the Batson e-glass > blanks were the old Saber/Penn patterns, if this > helps you with another popular option. Thanks for the tip..
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Hi guys, I tried posting in the proper section but the recaptcha is faulty or something is going and its not letting me post. So for my build, I'm looking for 2 New Old Stock blanks. Preferably Harnell/Harrington, or Fenwick. Thank you guys in advance for any help!! I can be reached at 305-613-6693. Thank You
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Chuck McIntyre Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > From what I recall of them,no. They were best > suited for 80# and maybe pushable with 100#. Your > best bet is to find a set of Mildrum straddle leg > roller guides on the bidding websites. They pop > up,but it is very rare. That will keep the build > more old school,as you seem to want. Then
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Hey guys, so I'm currently collecting components to build 2 130# IGFA rods. Im going for the vintage theme, and currently I have 2 new Varmac RS6 with ferrules/collet, and the wood butts. I just bought because they're so rare but gosh they look beautiful, two sets of the Mildrum roller guides in all black single foot. DROF #6 and then ROF #5-1, The tip the set came with is not suitable fo
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rather than using a straw, use a heat gun with > warm dry air. > > Often the cause of the appearance, is due to > trapped moisture from blowing on the finish. > > Good luck That sounds very logical and makes a lot of sense.
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Thank You guys! appreciate the warm welcome!
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Hi guys, new member on here and just wanted to make a small introduction. I just recently got into the rod building part of fishing, and currently do mostly reel maintenance/repair here in Miami, FL. I have enjoyed so far the little I've done which has been re wrapping rods, although still have lots to learn. Looking forward to all the guys on here as well as the sponsors.
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