Howdy folks sorry for not being around much............let's get right down to it. I have a gentleman who won a raffle for a custom rod, built by me, that I donated to my nephews wife for an Autism awareness fair that she was having. I spoke to the man and he's wanting a 5 foot, 2 weight fly rod in a maroon / mauve color. He's targeting native brookies in the very small creeks here in the m
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As statedabove, a self centering 4 jaw chuck for the head stock. Then a hollow center in the tail stock and use a lamp auger. They can be found at most if not all wood working shops.
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I have ordered from Mark and Colleen since wayyy before they became sponsors here. Service has ALWAYS been top notch!!!
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Sorry Tom, I didn't read the post below first.
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Totally agree!!!
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Ryan, I would suggest you take Bobby Feasel up on his offer. I also suggest you contact Bill Stevens if he doesn't contatct you first. You 2 will have a LOT to talk about!!!
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Absolutely!!! I highly recommend it, only one thing, while you're at it get the Variable speed model. I wish I had!!!
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Try Jimi at Southern Graffix!!
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Gorilla Glue has a new CA glue out formulatedspecificly for this pupose. It says on the package that it is very flexible and withstands direct impact well. Should be able to pick it up at any home supply such as Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hadware, etc.......
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I have built a few from the plans that Tom points to in the library section above and they work great. They can be built to any length you like, and can be made from scrap wood. One bit of advice I would give, is when you build the thread holder, build it so that the tension is applied to the spool instead of the thread itself. This cuts down on fraying of the thread.
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If weight savings is the issue, you may want to think about false underwraps. By that. I mean wrap it so that it gives the appearance of having underwraps, when in fact, it does not.
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X3 here as well!! I have known and bought from Mark and Colleen since way before they were sponsors here. ALWAYS, the extra mile!!!!!
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Leave it to Mr Stevens to open the TRUTH box!!! LOL
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Greg, If you have a way to chuck up a drill bit in your Pac Bay wrapper, go to Backlash Tolls and buy one of their Pistol Grip devices and place you grip in that, and chuck that up in your wrapper then drill away. It will center it perfectly.
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Walt, If you are talking about the True Temper or Bronson UniSpin rods, No they are no longer made. However, the blanks were just tubular fiberglass and can be easily replaced or repaired by doing an internal plug and external sleeve. I have repaired / restored / upgraded many of them including the Johnson models as well.
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Consider yourself slapped!!! LOL
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My question is, and I believe it's a valid one, what does this say about the nay sayers of about 12 issues ago? AWESOME job Tom!!!!!
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That "High END" of a rod, in your friends financial condition would be WORTH repairing if you do it correctly according to Ralph's article in the library above. If you need fiberglass scrap to do the repair I can help there just shoot me an email!!
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Wish I had known about this a week ago!! I ruined a half sheet of white vinyl by trying to print it on my HP printer!! Thanks for the tip Bill!!
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One more question I will throw out there. I have a 2 wt request it will be a 6'6" for small stream native brookies. Whith regard to the Minima's, what is the smallest that will pass a 2 wt line. I have no clue what type connecting knots will be used or if any at all. I still need to talk more with the requestee.
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Not if you're using AOL!! That method just adds this page to your favorites!! LOL
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OUTSTANDING POINT JAN!!!!!
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Try Lamiglass, they ALWAYS have different sized cutoffs, maybe even returns!!!
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Off topic Bill, I sent Lance an email through the website link and haven't gotten a reply yet. Email sent yesterday afternoon. Is he OOT? Not an urgent thing, just wondering.
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Excellent advice Ray!! It's just a shame that all folks don't think like this. They're like cat's and accept absolutely NO blame!!!!
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I just had the first chance, since getting it, of sitting down to read through it. AWESOME!!!!! It answered EVERY question I EVER had about choosing guide sizes and placement!! I applaude Tom for putting this special edition together!! I also urge every NEW RodBuilder, if Tom has any left, to GET IT!! You'll be glad you did, I am!!!!
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Might try Scott at Fishstix also!! They have some really good looking seats!!!
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Congadulaions are definately in order here!!! RodMaker, and this forum have been such an awesome help to me, I can't even begin to convey enough thanks to Tom and ALL involved!!
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Believe Tom, it's NOT hype, it happens!!!! I've been to the last 4 Expo's and at every one, I've seen different exhibitors with RodBuilders in their booths doing HANDS-ON!! Especially the NERBS booth, and others that escape me right now, but I'm sure they'll chime in and identify themselves!!
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Sorry. double post!!
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