Just finished this rod lathe. I needed to get some rods done for Christmas but I got ithem done and now I have found some things I would change.
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Different view
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Christmas present for customer. I still need to work on the finish, not as smooth as I would like.
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first try at Abalone
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This is the very first wrap I tried It took 3 times beacuse I could not see well enough to cut the tag end and wound up cutting the wrap. I went to the store and got some 2.50 glasses. LOL
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First attempt at a butt wrap.
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This is my first try at a usable wrapper.
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I am Having a ball but Have Lots of Questions. First one what do I need to do to not have glue show like this? I didn't see it till I took this photo.
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I am finding that I like to use Perma gloss or Lumiseal for Micro guides. I can put it on faster and I can control the build up better.
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Brandon, I will second that! very happy with their customer service!
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I wish I could attend this year, I had a ball last year, But My wife is in the middle of cancer treatment. We had made plans to attend this year and stay a few more days to explore the area, but we will have to wait till next year.
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Good to know. Well I did buy some of the handles from you guys at ICRBE but you didn't have any caps with the handles. Thanks I will be making an order soon.
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Here is what I am looking for . I like the bigger size on tenon when fitting the cork to bigger rod blanks. also would like to use on some carbon fiber grips that I am making.
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YES I saw those but I want EVA not Rubber or vinyl. Thanks anyway.
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I have been looking for some EVA butt caps with an id of .875 for some handles that I picked up at ICRBE. Most handles came with caps but a few didn't, anyone know of a source? Thanks in Advance!
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If you are talking about this Item # 65345 Specs say it is a 3/4 by 16 then check out little machine shop.com If it is 3/4 by 10 then I am not sure where to find it.
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Just wanted to say thanks for all the Info. as my daughter says You all Rock !
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This Stuff works Great. I got some at ICRBE. Sorry Mud hole That I have not responded to tell you my results. I didn't have any peanut butter! That's Right Because one excuse is as good as another! LOL
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The Technique is the The Hideki rig You can go to Bass masters tips and tools look for the story Western ways part 1 . I am thinking that You would be able to use quite a few different rods for this. More of a personal preference type thing.
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I need a little help! A customer and friend Read an article about a NEW fishing technique, just so happens that the author said that this rod is what he uses. Now the customer thinks that you must have that rod in to be successful. What he wants is 7' 3" extra fast tip with medium power. I would gladly build him one But I am Having trouble finding a blank that might work. Any thoughts?
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Just wanted to Say Thank You for taking the time to help me! Real pleasure Meeting you all.
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Thanks again!!!!!
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Kevin, When I said that I was referring to the hour and a half that I spent removing the first try. talk about a pain. Your are right once you stick it down you are not getting it off plus the fact I was using the heat gun method. It didn't work for me.
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Kevin, Thank you for taking time to do the seminar. I learned a lot and you make it look so easy. Armed with what I learned and the veneer I purchased from you I am going to try it again. This was my first attempt, while it looks ok It was a disaster.
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Tom This is my First one , But wow Almost to got over whelmed. I'am setting in our hotel waiting for tomorrow. Still have more to see and do. Also everyone I talked to today were super friendly! I can't thank everyone enough!!
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Can't wait for the candy store to open!!!!!
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Sorry, I'll try to look for you Saturday then.
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Thanks Alex, If I in the neighborhood I would Love to come by and see you. I will try to find you at the Reception Friday. I sure you will be there. Right?
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LOL Now I have to try them all and see which one works best for me. I think this is going to be a life time of learning too bad I started later in life.
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Wow this is what I love about rod building and this site, In less than 12 hours I now have 3 different methods to try! Thanks Guys
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