Billy Vivona says he uses brushes for many years,Is he leaving them in the rush cleaner between uses? Doesn't this thin the epoxy? Gene
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Billy Vivona says he uses brushes for many years,Is he leaving them in the rush cleaner between uses? Doesn't this thin the epoxy? Gene
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speaking of finishing I was at a Dollar Store today and found a package of 5 brushes in a pack for one dollar...I tried some and they work great...they are flat nylon bristles and clean up good with brush cleaner. They do a nice job....Gene
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If you leave the brush in the cleaner until next use, won't the cleaner contaminate the epoxy on the next use???? Gene
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Thanks for the comeback Tom, I got my copy the same day I sent the message...also, thanks to all the other respondents.................Gene
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Tom, I havent received the latest issue of Rodmaker yet...........did I forget to renew my subscription? please let me know, thanks and Happy new year, Gene
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To stop the unwinding of the tinsel thread,I put on a small ruber band around the spool, it stops the unwinding.
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Doc, I used two coats in between, and did not burnish the top layer of thread, ont coat over the top. Thanks for your reply,Gene
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Mike, I used black and white on the bottom, burnished , and used maroon and white on top with two coats finish between ,wound in opposite direction with white and maroon on top,pulled sac thread and put on finish.....The bottom did not look as it should, just a striped pattern. Thanks for your reply Gene
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Thanks Tom.....yes I did the overwrap in the opposite direction,with a sacraficial thread,which was removed....I just did not get the desired final effect. Gene
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I just completed 4 tiger wraps and the patterns under did not show up very well. When you burnish the bottom, should some of the blank be showing between your S shapes? The underneath does not show through as it should...........any advice,thanks Gene
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can someone tell me the issue of Rodmaker the article on making birch bark handles was in? Thank you,Gene
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I just want to thank the inventors of epoxy brush cleaner......I just started using it and it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish I had started it earlier,a great invention.....Gene, thanks to whomever!
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I have read a lot lately about bubbles in epoxy......I mix my epoxy in a plastic cup, stir with a flat stick, and blow out any bubbles with a straw.........I then put it on the rod, and blow out bubbles with a straw again.......I have had no trouble with bubbles in my finish. I put on finish with a brush with no problems. Gene
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Tom, why are some of the messages about 3 times the width of my screen? Just curious
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My color preserver has turned brownish on top in the bottle between uses....I shake it up and it seems alright,is it ? Any one else had this happen? Gene
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I also did a tiger wrap on a split grip............turned out very nice.
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Thanks Tom, I'm on.................Gene
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Tom, I have tried many times to register on the photo site and am told my name and password already exist in the system.........if so why am I not able to log in to the site? Gene
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I have been using threadmaster for over a year, and like it. I stir with a flat stick and have no problems, I also use a straw to blow out bubbles and have no problem with them. Also gives a good finish. Gene
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I have been using a rotisserie motor for over 10 years with good results. I have an eight rod setup on a length of conduit and two 10 inch discs with notches for the rods, works fine. Rods are held on with velcro. Good luck, Gene
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Gentlemen, I put on my timer for 3 hours and it turns off.........never had a problem with threadmaster or flexcoat..............Gene R.
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Tom, I just tried to register for the photo pages and the reply came back that all info was already on file, why cant I get in to the photos?
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Gentlemen, if any of you are looking for a supplier of epoxy glue, check Clark Craft, Tonawanda, N.Y. 14150........www.clarkcraft.com. They have very good boatbuilding epoxy glue at a very good price..............$29.00 per quart. I have used it for 15 years and it is very good.
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Mel, thanks for the info.,it was interesting.........Gene
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After some time rod building I am considering a power wrapper. Are there any visual tutorials or instructions for use available. I have not read that any instructions for use are included with any of the machines;any info is appreciated.....thanks, Gene
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Does anyone know where to get some old style step-down ferrules used on bamboo rods? Thanks for any info you have.
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Bill,thanks for the reply.......the rod has a very large back end..the split grip is matte black..it says med. heavy 10 to 15 pound line..Gary Klein signature series..lable says HSx62 high strain graphite..from tiip down-5 #6 silver guides,2 #8s,1#10,1#12-spiral wound. They might be alconite. Thanks for the reply, I'm just curious. Best regards, Gene
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Gentlemen, I have the above rod in for a guide replacement. I have never heard of this rod and am wondering about it. It is 7 ft.,spiral wound with very small guides (5 mini's from tip down,same size) The rod is black extremely light graphite and very flexible. It is a casting rod , with split handle. Any info will be appreciated, just curious. Is it made by Zebco? Thanks, Gene PS
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Tom is there any parking for motorhomes near the arena? I thought I heard it mentioned last year that they could be parked behind the arena in the unloading area............can they???? Gene P S is there any charge?
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