my home made lathe made
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I built 9' 5wt 7piece form Hook&Hackle a few years ago, I think it was a PacBay Rainforest, Good rod. Ask for Ron and mention my name. John
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Ben, Just drilled a hole in aliminium plate, slightly larger than 1/4" allthread mandrel. A bearing of some kind would be a worthy improvement. Let me know what you come up with. John j
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My home made lathe, not my original idea, copied from someone elses picuture. Cheap but it works. Bought a dedicated drill ($25) and hose clamp ($1.50), rest were scrap materials laying around, about 2hr time and "away-you-go"
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roger, I use calligraphy pen and metalic ink, if it dosen't cure it has wiped off when applying epoxy. John
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roger, I use calligraphy pen and metalic ink, if it dosen't cure it has wiped off when applying epoxzy. John
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Bill Jovanovski Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks guys, > > Tried it on top and it looks better than just > having on the underside. Ive get to try a sample > but is it ok put epoxy straight on top without any > kind of sealer. I do have a Urethane spray that I > can put on top if I need to. Im using hobby enable > paint.
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Phil, I did exactly that with a 10ft 7wt. Used scrap grafite blank pieces. Doubled shafted about 7" to 8" long, half in half out. It has become my regular Steelhead rod. Performs very well. Took about 3hrs and I had never done it before. John
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Thank You
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Tom Been surching in article directory, but can't find. Do you know vol. & Iss.? John
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Does anyone know of a "How To" to make a fiber carbon sleeve reel seat insert? I make foam core handles but would like to try making my own reel seat inserts. John
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Dan, Are there any "how tos" available for that? John
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yes, for protection only
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Hi Folks, Does anyone heat shrink wrap their finished handles? If so what do you use,and where do you get it? I located some tubing at Uline, but it only comes in quantities that would last me ten lifetimes. At my age one is more than enough. If you use it and have extra I would be happy to buy some. Or maybe one or more would be interested in sharing a minimum order which is 2 - 2"x750ft
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Can some explain the difference and appropriate uses of these two finishes. I am not a chemist, so plain language is needed. T K uses spray urethane oh fiber carbon handles, why not polyurethane? Thanks, John
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Bob I don't see any using a cordless drill set up. Did I miss it? Thanks, John
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Bob I don't see any using a cordless drill. Did I miss it? Thanks, John
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Roger or Anyone, Are there any pictures available? John
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Raymond , Spencer Thanks, didn't know that info was available. Learned more than intended, as usual with this site! John
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when I search all I come up with is this post, tried search for sevier and tigereye before i created post with no results
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Has anyone done CCS measurements of ERN & AA for a Sevier Tigereye 7.5ft, 5 and or 6wt, 2 piece blank? I realize same make and model blank can be different, but any personal experience will be appreciated. Thanks, John
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hair dryer
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hair dryer
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Bill, I have tried every labeling method under the sun. Computer printed (ink jet and laser) on white paper with background and print colors, as per RodMaker Magazine. Hand writing on various scotch and packing tapes. Hand writing on commercial water slide and peel-n-stick labeling materials. Using every type and color ink /paint made (I think). Custom printed on water slide and peel-n-stick
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White vinegar, (acidic acid)
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George Thanks, useful info John
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Phil or anyone Any specifics available? Is one #size larger for SF guides a good "rule of thumb"? John
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Just noticed on J Stockard's site that the recommended guide sizes go up by one size when using single foot vs traditional snakes. Interesting, is this a common practice? Have very little experience with single foot guides. Thanks, John
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maybe this will do the job? Forecast® Spin Bass 3 & 4 Piece Travel Rod Blanks Featuring RX6 Graphite SB720-4 6'0" 4 4-8lb. 1/16 - 5/16oz. fast
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Can't beat a hand inscription. My daughter is an accomplished calligrapher an has always done my personal rods. She created a custom monogram that is included in the inscription as well as all pertinent info. Ends up being very special. Unfortunately for me she relocated to Charleston, SC, now I have to wait until we visit, or spend the $s to mail the rods. I also have had her write on decal ma
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