For those looking for blanks to build Crappie rods on check this blank out from VooDoo rods. I just completed a build on this blank and for me it meets all the criteria I am looking for, length, weight, backbone and price. Thank You VooDoo for putting the time in to develop this blank. Steven
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Mudhole sells the CFX laminating epoxy and the CFX Carbon fiber kits but they seem to be out of stock quite often. You may call them and see when they will be back in stock otherwise you will have to buy larger quantities from other suppliers which is what I ended up doing. Im new to the foam core carbon fiber grip building also so please don't stop asking questions. There are a few videos out th
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Any tips for writing on ridged NFC non sanded blanks with the caligraphy pens? Thanks Steve
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After a good cleaning I have used 303 protectant.
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Thats what i purchased in gold and silver but i think mine is water based.
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Ok thanks. I did get them to flow but probably already messed up. I added a few drops of water not denatured alcohol. The ink cleans up with water so figured that would work. It did work though and I have finish over it. Thanks again
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I use the SpeedBall 102, 107, and 108 nibs. You > can by a set of holders and nibs for about $10. > Inexpensive but work well and you can buy them at > most local hobby stores. > > ketching-Project/dp/B0007ZJ8RO/ref=asc_df_B0007ZJ8 > RO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=1671530816
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Thats a great deal and thanks for the fast responses. Steve
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Ive still got a couple of the small Netcraft catalogues from way before the Internet. Glad your back!
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Welcome. Sponsors on the left make it easy shopping..
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I had a hard time finding them to. For some reason > they are not listed in alphabetical order like the > rest. Look under "American Grips Piscari" I guess I was just looking in the "Ps".....Thank You
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I cant find your link in the sponsors list.?
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All the blanks you mentioned will work fine. My favorite and now my friends favorite too is the NFC Xray SJ 683 for vertical jigging walleye in the Mississippi River. My second favorite is the rainshadow RX 8 62ml. This precedes the immortal line.
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Lathe
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Aleks Maslov Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Brian, > > The CB7115 would absolutely work. > > We are going to introduce two dedicated blanks > specifically for dragging bottom walkers (one > lighter, one heavier) within the next week or so. > (We are actually working on building up some > inventory, because we know it will be
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FYI...Dons post is from 2012.
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Here's a great video from Flex Coat for making your own reamer. Steve
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Mudhole is a sponsor though which helps keep this forum running and providing you rod building tips and tricks. LPO should be and used to be before name change.
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I think Michael has given you pretty good advice...No alligators in Iowa. Steve
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Yea, same here on all devices.
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Thanks Michael for taking the time to weigh after each step then sharing the results. Steve
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Im a computer dummy so I have to google how to do everything and follow instructions that are provided. Your pictures may be too large. I have a Mac and I resize my pics by exporting to my desktop. Then I upload the pic from my desk top. I could have used a higher resolution probably with this pic > I just uploaded this to make sure I still knew how. Steve
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This has been my go to site along with Toms magazine and DVDs since I started building rods in 2009 as a hobby. Im not computer savvy but I have no problem navigating this site as is. I simply read the instructions. I ahve been to other sites only to be bombarded with pop ups and politics. I always use the sponsors on this forum to purchase blanks and components, no need to use google. Anyway, ju
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That really looks nice. Steve
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Thanks for the tip!! Someone will surely follow with an air fryer recipe now. Steve
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Tom had a nice article on this very subject just a few issues back in RodMaker magazine. I must say one of the reasons I started building my own rods was so I could build or create custom grips of the length and diameter to my liking. I remember the first 7 foot rod I ever purchased years ago. When I compared it with my other rods I discovered the extra length was mainly in the handle. After 15 y
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I thought Phil E was let out of the corner but I see its a bumped thread.
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The weight is accurate and its a great rod for jigging river walleyes. Its the blank that myself and buddies have evolved to. Steve
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Pics are great so long as they pertain to rod building and yours definitely do. thanks again Steve
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