Thanks everyone, If any of you want to share pics that would be great.Lots of good ideas. I have some thinking to do, HA HA . Thanks again. Jack
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Hi all, I have been hanging around for awhile but have only built a couple of rods. I have a Rainshadow isb780 and want to build a spinning rod. It will be used for bass and mostly from a Kayak.I would like some advice on a handle. I was thinking about a tennesse handle but not sure if I would like it or not. Thanks for any advice you can give me on this rod. Jack
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Flex coat says to mix 3cc of each-There syringes are marked as 3 ml is that the same as 3cc? Thanks jack
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Thanks everyone.I have been looking at that 1 from pennstate-looks like a good deal. Also they have the same 1 with a variable speed motor is it worth the extra to have a variable speed motor? Thanks for the advice. Jack
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Thanks, I am going to look at it this weekend I have seen pics and I would say looking at them it is 60's era. Yes my concern would bee chucks. It comes with a bunch of wood tools. the guy wants $100.00 for everything. I also searched and came up with nothing, Maybe he read the lable wrong. Thanks for the help. Jack
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Short under wrap under SIC ring? Would you wrap then maybe epoxy the ring to the wrap and then finish or finish and then epoxy ring to finish? Thanks for all your help. Jack
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Has anyone heard of Kol Craft wood lathes? or know anything about them. I found 1 at a good price and just looking for info before I buy. Thanks Jack.
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How does everyone keep there wraps the same length from 1 side of the guide to the other? Do you measure and then count wraps? What do you mark your blank with? Do you have to remove your mark or can you wrap over? Thanks for any help. Jack
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Yes and that is how I will more then likley do the next rod. I am trying to finish this rod for next weekend. Also when I tried it on this rod(simple spiral) there is a lot of presure to the blank under load And putting a guide inbetween seems Like it would make it worse. Right now the way I have it it runs 1/16"-1/8" off the blank and hits the top or bottom of every guide (no side loa
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On my top the (Bayonet) Is not fused to the top of the tube so As you wrap it sits tight to the blank.(ICMNST) Jack
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Thanks, I really like the idea of the SIC ring (next rod) This rod is a e-glass blank pretty big in the butt.12-25 I played with all the differant spirals that I read about and the best I could come up with is #20 at about 25 deg the next is a #10 at about 120 deg and the rest #8 at 180 deg That keeps the line just off the blank the line looks good with the eye, pretty straight and smooth. Is
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Thanks everyone, I think I got this rod going in the right direction so I will use this info on the next rod. Jack
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I have been playing with guide placement and differant types of spirals and I think I am going to use the simple spiral and was thinking of putting some kind of ring where the line would touch the blank I would like a titanium ring to match the guides. The blank is about 9/16"(.625) at that point Do any of the venders at the left carry anything like that. Or maybe a womans ring. Anyone know
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Thanks for the info Ryan, I was thinking from the grip out and the same on the tip top to keep it tight but the tip top I am using has a foot like a guide so I don't know if it is better to wrap up the foot like a guide or start at the tip top (to keep tight) and go down the foor. I was concerned about the tie off that is why I am asking. Thanks for everyones help. Jack
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Thanks, OK ,I am not using a winding check And just going to wrap thread to the grip maybe 3/4"-1" ? Do I wrap towards the grip? Thanks Jack
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This is my first rod, I have the handle done and am starting to play with the giudes. The tip top I am using is a ICMNST and it has a little tab comming off it-I would guess to wrap. My question is do I wrap just to the tube?(but the tube not on top) Which direction to wrap towards the tip or away? I hope you all understand my ? Thanks Jack
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What is the best way to cut an eva grip? I have a power miter saw for finish wood. Would that work? I know a little over kill but It will give me a square cut. When done can i just sand the edges to make them round again? Thanks Jack
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I have most of the parts for my first rod- I was having trouble finding the reel seat I wanted, Well that is not true I have 1 ordered but was affraid I wouldn't get it in time so I went looking. I just want to say thanks to Neal (Neal's Fishing) He hooked me up should be here 1st of next week. I want to use this rod on 7/1 for the rock fish opener. Jack
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I am getting ready to build 1 of those blanks. Just make sure you get a reel seat that will fit. I ordered a CRSD-22t for my blank. the butt on mine was .759 Jack
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I am new and learning so bear with me. Do you want to use any type of wax before you wrap? Will that not hurt the epoxy? Thanks Jack
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Thanks, I was thinking no CP but I am pretty new at this. I also thought blk on blk might be easer to hide mistakes. Jack
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Black blank-Black Thread- CP yes or no? Thanks
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Thank you very much, I will find a CRSD-22T as I think that will be best. Jack
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Thanks, I will try the butt end and see how it looks. Sorry for the post as I seem to post before I do a search. Search had lots of options. Jack
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I have a fiberglass / e-glass blank that is gloss black is there anyway to make it a matte finish? Thanks Jack
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OK I got an E-Mail today from Mud Hole and the reel seat they say to use is a Fuji DPSM-22, It is listed as a spinning reel seat is that right for this rod? If I use a spinning reel seat CRSD-22T Does it mater which way the treads go? up-down-front-back? Thanks Jack
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You can pop the seals off easy enough then clean all the grease out. They will spin now. I cut the seal back from the inner and reinstalled. If you don't cut them back there is to much drag. you can also leave them off. Jack
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Thanks that is what I was looking for-In my catalog they only show up to 18mm.I could only find 16 mm or 18 mm on there web site. That is where I was confused. I am very new Thanks Jack
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Hi All, I am having a hard time finding the reel seat I want. The blank is about .750 at the reel seat. I am using American tackle Titans and would like the hood to match or close. My question is can you bore the reel seat to fit? The rod will be for rockcod/lingcod fishing 7' spirial (Acid) wraped. If someone knows of a reel seat that would fit what I want I am all ears. Thanks for your help
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