Just a pattern I was testing.
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Just some cool new toys the wife bought for me. How ya like that Nova G3 Chuck? Yeah me too!!
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This is my current work space out here. It also doubles as an office sometimes. This weekend, I will be able to move to the barracks and have more room and the addition of a desk strictly for rod building.
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This is my first attempt at an inlay. For the environment I am working in (Dust is part of everyday life in Afghanistan) It didn't come out too bad. I know I didn't do the wrap close enough to the end of the ferrule AND I forgot to trim this feather before I laid it, thus is is just a tad longer than the under wrap. So be honest, setting aside my already known mistakes, how's ot look?
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I have sinced fixed this pattern. Note the left eye is not the same as the right one. Also the teeth are spaced apart more to give better definition. Next plan is to put red/yellow/orange combo flames coming off the top of the skull. I am currently testing that pattern.
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Hey Justin, How far off is the alignment? How tight did you do your wraps. My preference is to not wrap the guides too tight so it allows me to make minor alignments before the finish goes on, but then again you don't want to wrap them too loose either, its a delecate balance that takes practice. Scott
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Hey Tom What about putting together all the articles and hosting them for download off this site in the library? I could put together a .PDF of said articles and send it to you for posting. I have the time, since I am pretty much being lazy training my replacement out here the next 15 days and I have the scanner and software to do it all. Best Regards Scott
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I use a Day Lamp I picked up somewhere. It comes with an 18W special bulb thingy and has a decent magnifying glass on a flex stem that works great Scott
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Hey Matt If you are talking about what to use as the finish coat, Thread Master will work as well as Perma Gloss, LS Supreme or Flex coat its all a matter of preference. I like LS Supreme but I havent tried the thread master which I hear is awesome. Hope that helps Scott
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I should be getting my issue in the APO Saturday !!!! Scott
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David unhide your email and I have a site you can check out. Regards Scott
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Thanks Michael another tid bit of info to store away Scott
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Thanks for all the help guys. I still havent made a decision, I am about 6 weeks out from starting the build so I have time. She definately wants high end so I have looked at the T & T, CTS, Sage and the GattiUSA. Robert I totally agree with you on the out West thing, living in Utah, Sage is the king out there and I prefer a 2 piece unless I am traveling on an air plane also. Hey Mr.
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Hey All I need some help selecting a fly rod blank. Here is the situation. I have a lady I work with who wants me to build her brother a top shelf fly rod when I get home next month. Here is what he is currently fishing. Med/Fast Action 8' 6" 6WT He fishes small/medium streams and rivers in Pennsylvania. He would prefer a 2 piece but is ok with a 3 piece rod. I don't know what blank he
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I too have never really bought into the weight of a guide argument. The minor weight differences, for fly rods, is so small that even if you were casting for 8 hours straight with 2 rods of different weights you would not be able to tell the difference. And you would tire at the same rate with either rod. But then again what do I know I havent built a rod in over 2 years hahahaha Regards
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Joe, Great work on this. Look for my membership soon. As for the concepts here is what I like: Concept1: 1A The canvas saying is classy 1C: Just plain cool 1D: Kinda funny makes ya smile 1H: In yer face in a good way !! Concept2: 2A Straight, simple to the point 2B: Like the "No factory rods" I can't wait to see this in FRR and see the response you will get. Best Regards
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I think Joe @ Black Dog Tackle (Sponsor to the left) is doing this. Regards Scott
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I am going to be ordering one of these the middle of April so it will be at the house when I get home. Scott
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Hi Paul, I am sorry mate, but I can't help you with the cost or getting one made of these due to my location. I am currently working in Kandahar Afghanistan and I have no way of having my machinist make another one of these up. I really wish I could help. We are currently at a work stop because we are having trouble getting the machine in to cut the 1/2" base. I don't have any drawings or
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I think Paul is talking about this clamp set up It holds the cork rings in place to drill them out. I am having my machinist make me one of these. Regards Scott
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I got a TurnCrafter Pro from these guys, check out my gallery it shows the extra stuff I got with it. I went back and bought the Nova G 3 chuck but I have yet to get a set of jaws to hold a 5/16" mandrel, which I also have yet to get from Andy. Regards Scott
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Nice looking work there Mark. What did you finish it with? Is it an oil or stain? What epoxy did you use and how did the glue line turn out? I couldn't see one in the picture, but this gives me some more idea's to get after when I get home in 88 days Regards Scott Ryan
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You are correct MaryLou, weight ratings have nothing to do with the way the rod flexes. It is as Art says Regards Scott
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It looks pretty dang sweet Dave Congrats on the first one....now get to work on the next hahaha Regards Scott
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Just an FYI for eveyone, Michael Sinclairs Bamboo Rod Restoration book is back in print. I found it being offerd on the Golden Witch web site. It is selling for $75 which is $50 less than what I paid for it off @#$%& Just thought you might like to know Regards Scott Ryan
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HA!!! I have a very old Mitchell 300 I LOVE this reel. I have beat the living crap out it, tried to purposely destroy it and man this thing just keeps reeling & reel. For heck sakes the bail on it is still true, no warps or bends. To be honest this is the only spinning reel I use and have much newer reels. I can't remember the last time I took it apart. I have 3 of them. One I bought at a swa
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Thanks Tom Headed that way Regards Scott Ryan
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Mike You are absolutly correct this is what I need. I will be buying one today. The one I got at Harbor Freight was only $3.99 so it is no big deal Thanks for all the info guys Regards Scott Ryan
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Greetings All !!! I have a question concerning the Jacobs Chuck. I purchased one from Harbor Freight and recieved it. It looks great BUT I need to mount this where the live tail stock goes on my new Turn Crafter Pro lathe. (Pics coming soon of all my new xmas toys!!!) Where can I get that piece that threads into the back of the chuck? I looked for one but can't seem to locate one. Thanks
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How can I get in touch with Ralph O'Quinn to get some of the bamboo specific products? I have that old Shakespere that is in need of work Thanks Scott Ryan ps I did a seach and came up empty
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