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6 years ago
Jim Colombo
Thanks for all the input. I have since done my research and found the info I need to determine guide location and sizing. I was trying to build the rods without having the reels. I now see that in order to do it properly I have to have the reels. Thanks again, JIm
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6 years ago
Jim Colombo
Thanks folks. I guess that answers my question. So to add to the confusion I guess the size of the choker guide and the first guide is also dependent on the spool diameter? Jim
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6 years ago
Jim Colombo
What is the diameter of the 2500 and 3000 series spinning reels? I assume the diameter is the same across manufacturers and this may be totally erroneous but I need a starting point. I'm making spinning rods for my son and trying to set the guides per Tom Kirkmans 27 system but I don't know what to use for the diameter of the reels. Thanks, Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
Thanks guys Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
I have to cut some fiberglass blanks so I can put on ferrules. What is the best way to cut fiberglass??? Thanks
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
Thanks Tom Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
Tom; What do you mean by "A proper repair"?? Where do I get the glass oversleeves? Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
Has anyone put metal ferrules on graphite rods? I'm considering this as a repair to a broken graphite rod. If it can be done, what are the precautions I should take? Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
Brain, Looks like it won't fit. I need the tip section for a 2 pc spinning rod. Thanks anyway. Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
You're right Bill, it's really the ID I need. I've already talked to Schneider Rods.but thenks. Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
Could you please give me the OD at the ferrule? Thanks, Jim
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10 years ago
Jim Colombo
About 5 or 6 years ago I built a number of 6' 2 pc. ultra light action spinning rods using the Tiger Eye blank (GS-60-2UL) from Dave Sevier. Now I have one of them returned with a broken tip section. Since Dave is no longer in business I was hoping someone on the forum might have a replacement tip section I can buy. I'm also looking for a half dozen 2 pc fiberglass light action spinning blanks in
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14 years ago
Jim Colombo
Mark Blabum, would you please contact me? My email address is jimcolombo@cox.net. I have some woodworking questions I hope you can help me with.
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15 years ago
Jim Colombo
Tom, By fixing the length to a specific number you aren't taking into account the length of the users arms.
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15 years ago
Jim Colombo
How do you find the optimum location of the first stripping guide on a fly rod?
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15 years ago
Jim Colombo
Thanks Terry. You really make some great looking grips.
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15 years ago
Jim Colombo
I was browsing through the photo's of reel seats and came across a beauty by Terry Henson. He credits David Mayer for a burl cleaning technique and Mark Blabaum for a CA application technique. Does anyone know where I can get more info on these techniques? Thanks
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16 years ago
Jim Colombo
Does anyone have a way of smoothing out wavy gel coat? I have a 7" section of gel coat that is not smooth. I'd rather not sand it down and regel but I will if that's my only option. Thanks
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