bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > SCIV St Croix blanks They are worth it Some folks build or have a rod built with only one goal in mind, make a custom rod as cheap as possible. Others (myself included) build a rod that will be the best possible for it's intended use, be aesthetically pleasing and last forever. Those demands make cost low on
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You can get West System's G/Flex at any marine supply store.
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Several very thin coats. Let the epoxy set up slightly to thicken it enough to slow its desire to run.
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Matagi has a balance system that's quite nice.
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Wiltz Ledbetter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Wiltz; "Then you say that the first pattern will be 1/2 the length of the pattern as determined by TOS". Wiltz, I tried to say that the CENTER of the first pattern on the 0 axis will be located up the rod 1/2 the length of the full pattern. In my example the full pattern is 32mm so you wi
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Locate the first pattern where you want it at the butt end. On the zero axis the center of the first pattern will be 1/2 of the length of the pattern (determined by calculating the TOS) If the length of the pattern is 32mm, mark the 0 axis 16mm up the blank from the point that you want the pattern to start. Using your TOS calculations lay out the remainder of the wrap. You can't control the exact
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Wiltz, I'm confused, are you trying to locate the pattern on the zero axis running the length of the rod or a specific point on the length of the rod ( example; 25 inches up from the butt on the zero axis)? In either case just mark the first repeat where you want it and mark the renaming repeats using TOS. Don
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Go to a rod building class before you buy anything.
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Nice build!!! I like it a lot. It's nice when figure in the burl jumps out at you, makes a statement and gives a name to the rod. Don
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No reason, Size, within reason, isn't important. Location is.
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It isn't you.
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It won't slow the action. It will require less line in the air to load the rod. Yes, if you increase the weight too much things go south.
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I wrap thread on the blank then epoxy over it just enough to get the proper fit for hot melt glue. Don
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Check Batson
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Jason Groombridge Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > G'day Guys, > > Well the time has come to upgrade from a hand > wrapper to a power setup. I want something good > that will last for a long time. I think my two > options are the Renzetti or the Custom Powerwrap. > It looks to me like the CPR uses the little > jiggers that actually
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Smooth butts don't need liposuction!! Seriously, What are smooth butts? Don
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I put the first coat down without worry about creating a smooth or level finish. I just want to cover the threads and remove the bubbles. When it cures I cut off the fuzzies with a sharp new razor blade then cover again with a thicker coat and remove any bubbles. Rotate on a dryer and it will level itself, No sanding required!! If necessary apply a 3rd coat. Don
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I know what they will pay me, probably less than the $50,000 It's worth. But insuring a house isn't the same because after I insure the house it is still in my possession and I could burn it down. Therefore, an insurer will not insure a house or anything that remains in my control for more than it's worth. If I insure a parcel and give it to the shipper he is in total control and should protect t
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Ken Finch Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can't put a $10 item in a box and then insure > it for $500 and then expect to recover $500 if > that item is damaged or lost. Ken, I know that I can't .....BUT, I should because I paid for insurance coverage of $500. Don
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If I insure an empty box for $10,000 and tell them it's empty when I ship it they will gladly charge me as though it contained $10,000 worth of stuff. It doesn't matter what the value is what maters is how much insurance that you purchase. The pay out should be what I insure it for not their perceived value. The odds are in the range of (guessing here but the odds are astronomically high) 500,00
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I don't understand why the Post Office or any other shipper that offers insurance would require proof of value or even need/want to know the contents of the parcel (other than the usual hazardous stuff) when the shipper pays in proportion to the declared value of the content and should be reimbursed accordingly. If I pay the appropriate fee to cover the shippers risk it shouldn't matter if the bo
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Call Shimano and ask
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Leave them on the snake, they're ugly on a rod or que stick. Don
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3wt, 6 to 7foot medium action. Don
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Build your bench somewhere in the middle and adjust your height with an office chair with wheels and an adjustable height. Don
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If $$$$$ isn't an issue, get the Renzetti. It's waaaaaaaaay better. I can't help you with weaving info. Search rod lathes in this forum. Lots of posted info here. Don
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I tried them and don't like them even a little bit. When they're reduced to grip size and bored out they are to soft for my liking. Softer and more flexible than EVA. Bill, PM sent Don
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Billy officially reopened NERBs Headquarters yesterday by throwing a party. Lots of folks showed up with donuts, bagels, brownies, some awesome bread stuffed with eggplant and prosecute but best of all LOTS of interesting craft and imported beer. It was a good time for all and a great start to the new era NERBs. Good luck Billy you deserve some after Sandy. Don
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"Iron Lathes" IMO don't turn fast enough for sanding wood, cork or EVA. Don
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I didn't win anything :-( Of course I couldn't win because I wasn't there. My airline managed to get me to Philly too late to make the check in time for the connecting flight so they bumped me off. The plane was still at the gate when I got there. They put me on another flight the gate was at the far end of the airport and I managed to get to the gate 10 minutes before departure time but the
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