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18 years ago
Scott Mumford
Instead of using X-tube the same process of building the taper as discribed in the other view and wrapped directly up and onto the corktape
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18 years ago
Scott Mumford
Corktape was covered by X-tube and the taper is cork rings shapped and covered with epoxy. The thread travels up the transition with very little problem.
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18 years ago
Scott Mumford
Gang, Thank you all for your kind words. I am printing out your messages and will include them in the memory books that I am am making for my children. Thank you, again, for your friendship to Scott. Best, Nancy
Forum: rodboard
18 years ago
Scott Mumford
All, Scott Mumford, a member of this forum, died yesterday, January 12. He died of complications due to cancer. He was 50. Scott is survived by his wife and two teenage children. He loved fishing and wrapping rods. He will be buried with his favorite rod Thank you for your friendship. Nancy Mumford
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18 years ago
Scott Mumford
Hi Doc Live down here in San Diego and Got mine a week ago. Already read it twice. Maybe your postman is tring to learn something so he can go in competition with you. Scott
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18 years ago
Scott Mumford
I have done this with very good results - !. Make a hole saw from a length of thin wall stainless tubing that is as close to the blank OD as possible. I bevel the ID of the tubing so it comes to a sharp cutting edge.. the tubing should be 10 to 12 inches long to provide a hand grip. 2. I bore the tubing into the cork about 3 to 4 inches at a time. Make a vertical slice with a sharp blade t
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