NOT NEARLY THE GRANDEUR OR SIZE OF THE THE CUSTOM ROD EXPO, BUT IT WAS GREAT JUST THE SAME.
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HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS WAS IN ROYAL FORM AT THE WEST COAST SHOW.... BILLY YOUR A CLASS ACT...
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TERRY HENSON PUT ON A GREAT CLASS ON FEATHER INLAYS. ALL THE PRESENTATIONS WHERE GREAT, AND I HOPE THEY DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
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THE CROC'S WHERE IN AT THE NERBS SECTION
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I had a great time and learned a lot
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came out nice but needed almost 2 oz to ballance rod, the extra foot made a diff. I used cermaic guides. fished great with new reel to balance it.
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learned alot on this one, came out the beat of seven
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Put these together last year. I had seven going at the same time. What a learning curve!! Whew...
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Flight case I bought !/2 price when on sale
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I bought a couple of blanks in Aug, and then decided I wanted more the just a kit. A lathe, more components and 8 monthe later, I finished three rods. with all of there imperfections, I only have more to learn. Have 3 more on the drawing board.
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I bought a couple of blanks in Aug, and then decided I wanted more the just a kit. A lathe, more components and 8 monthe later, I finished three rods. with all of there imperfections, I only have more to learn. Have 3 more on the drawing board.
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I bought a couple of blanks in Aug, and then decided I wanted more the just a kit. A lathe, more components and 8 monthe later, I finished three rods. with all of there imperfections, I only have more to learn. Have 3 more on the drawing board.
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One of my first 4 rods I've built.The 1st was a kit the last 3 I bought a lathe and did the handles and inserts at about the same time.
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I was at the show today, and thought it was great. I know it can't compare to the Custom Rod Expo. But it was great to have something close to home that I could go to. I'm not sure who was responsible for putting it on or I would thank you personaly, but thanks to all who where responsible. I'm not sure of the financial sucess, but the people there seemed to be enjoying the seminars and where lea
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Glad to meet you Marco. I enjoyed previewing your work very much, and have a feeling that we could learn a few things from you to.
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Just posted some pics of a few rods I recently finished in the handles section. I biult three UL spinning rods,two 9' 5wt fly rods and two 10' 6 wt rods on the Rain Shadow RX 8 blanks. I learned and tried a lot of new things and products on these rods, and the learning curve was great. I turned my grips and real seats, tried Andy's exotic burl, great to work with and looks great. modified a
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Merry Christmas to all, from sunny Southern California
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Alot of great comments... I have wanted to get to the show for the last three years, and just can't afford it. I'm not a poor man, just a man with other responsibilities. I live in Fontana, Ca. near Ontario where Tom had considered holding the show at one time. Boy was I disapointed when He decided it wasn't a good idea to hold the show here and that he couldn't get the response here that he does
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Thank you all for your help, and input. Mark thats ok don't sweat it, lifes to short. I did find the bits, it will just take awhile to get. Lonny
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I wrote to ray, he said the sizes where correct and gave me a couple of places to get them, I'l see about the drill bit. idea. the one for the nut is a 13/16 hole though. lonny
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???? what do you mean, You would cut a hole irregsrdles of the fit. All drill bits will drill a hole but if I have a 7/16 bolt I'm not going to drill a 3/8 hole to put it in.
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I'm sorry, I'm a little dyslexcic, and not very clear about what I need. Ray Jorgensen Recomended using the forstner bit when boring the hole for the IPS real seat and for grip to seat into the wood handle, I'm attempting to build. I have a set of bits but there all in 1/8 increments. None of the stores I have looked in have the Forstner bits in 1/16 increments. Lonny
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oopps..... Yes that would be the one
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Hi all was wondering if anyone knows the bore size for the ISP grip and the for-grip. As near as I can tell its 11/16 AND 13/16, which I'm having a hard time finding. Would appreciate any help I could get. Thanks Lonny
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This site has a wealth of information, When I built my fiirst rod I spent hours reading post as far as two months back. Every one on this site are willing to share there knowlage with out reservation. I continue to read daily and learn something new all the time. I can't even begin to tell you how much I've learnt from these great rod builders. Thank you to all...........
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If you shop around you can actually get the Jet for less. I was lucky on my timing, and got the jet for 199, with a promo of 25 off, and recieved free shipping. Total cost was 174, and they shipped it priority, received it in 2 days, right before Christmas. The turncrafter was 159 plus 30 shipping, and it was not going to be available until the middle of Jan. I think the Jet is a great lathe,
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