I am looking for a 51/2 to 6 ft Clemens apogee ultra lite blankThese were sold thru dick French before Clrmens went out of business Please call 215-620-=9775 and leave message iif no answer..I check my voicemail every day so I will get your message quickly.i know it's been a few years since Clemonns went out of business just hoping that someone has one hanging around.
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For anyone familiar with the old Clemens tackle, I would like to find a 5ft or 5.5 Apogee blank. Unfortunately they were discontinued when Dick closed the business. Please call my cell # at 215-620-9775. Let me know what you have and I will make arrangements to get them shipped to me . Thank you everyone for your help.
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Rust oleum has worked for me. it goes on smoothly and evenly. I put 2-3 light coats on then clear on top.. I live in pa. and it gets that cold around here..
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Wait , your time is coming!!!It will happen someday.
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tRY looking up the subject custom rod building on you tube. You can get a wealth of knowledge from some of the builders there. Good luck.
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given the problem that i had this weekend i am considering going to perms gloss.I just don't know much about it . which supplier deal with it?
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yOU tUBE HAS SOME METICULOUS VIDEOS ABOUT EACH PHASE FRO HANDLE BUILDIND TO GUIDE REPLACEMENT, tHE mudhole also has om wxcellent how-to videos tat are ver helpful
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Thie wekend I did a cardinal sin and finished a very timeconsuning butt wrao with only RESIN and no hardner. I was in a hurry and getting more tired by the minute. Is thr any wsy to salvage my butt wrao or is it just a razor blade and start over. Don;t know if proper coat on topo will hlp it finish, or maybe a top coat of hardner will work. IUATED.aNY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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SIZE 6 MAY BE A LITTLE ON THE SMALL SIDE IMHO. I normally would start out wih a size 10 on a casting rod and larger on a spinning rod AND i GENERALLY TAPER DOWN AFTER THE STRIPPER TO 4'S or 6'Sb but that's just me and the way I was taught. Straight 6's after the stripper should work fine just not the way that I would start. If you're just starting out you might as well learn the right way. Good
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GLB 1m has been my saltwater go to blank for conventional fishing such as strippers and flounder. They are a great conventional bottom rod good luck with the build.
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I have been hanging my rods for for almost 40 years to nelp onserve space, i also hang 50-80 lb trolling rods with 50 w's on them. Never had a problem with anything breaking.
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mOST PROFESSIONL PAINT SUPPLY STORES SellL 3m SCUFF PADS THAT will be sufficent to scuff any blank before doing the real seat they are usually about 400 grit or coarser.and are perfect for what you want to do.
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tHE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF WRAPPING LARGE GUIDES LIKE THESE IS THE AMOUNT OF THREADS AND OVERWRAPS AND UNDER WRAPS. uSE ENOUGH cp TO PENETRATE ALL WRAPS, TWO COATS OF HIGH BUILD SHOULD FINISH IT OFF.
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i HAVE BEEN WEAVING SINCE 1978AND HAVE TRIED SEVERAL COMMERCIAL WEAVING LOOMS, BUT THE PROBLEM ALWAYS SEEM TO RETURN BACK TO ORIENTING THE THREADS. aFTER TRYING DIFFERENT LOOMS i WENT BACK TO THE OLD TRIED AND TRUE WAY WITH DOUBLE SIDED TAPE AND MARKING {LEVING LONGER} EVERY 5TH THREAD, SEEMS TO WORK WELL THE MORE THAT i DO.EVERY ROD SEEMS TO GET INITIALS, SORT OF A TRADEMARK OF MINE.dOES ANYONE
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If cost is a prerequisite try trivago, you will come up with a much cheaper hotel. May not be across the street but definitely cheaper as in $60.00 compared to $120.00 or more . Same town just a lot cheaper and as comfortable.Just a tip IMHO.
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the longer the better.I let mine sit at least a week before using them.
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I painted a 10ft surf rod that was a putred green that I sanded most off. I then built a spray booth out of of cardboard to catch any overspray from spray Rustoleum in blacjk.In order to paint the blank evenly I posirtioned my roller uprights on my lathe where the guides{stripper and second guide} would be and used those two spots to hold the rod while i rotated it. Turned the rod fairly slowly a
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On really small micro guides I use small bands of surgicaltubing or hot glue. Either method works great.
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Sounds like a yard sale is coming down the road. Way too many reels to have.
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Good tip Willie . I never thought permagloss would acomplish that but it makes sense.
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Use a good thread underwrap first and put metallic on top to dress it up especially for salt water.
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No underlying agenda here but when I bought some things from thr mudhole , he had a hard time reading the account #'s on my card that's all. otherwie a great show as always.
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This is the first time at the Benton convention center and I don't know about everyone else but when I entered the Expo I felt as if I wee entering a cave with the lighting the way it as, not very bright. I am used to th highpoint expo which was laid out better imho. Tom , please go back to highpoint next year if posssible, much better venue.
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Didn't seem as large as previous years. When I walked into the hall I was not aw struck by all the vendors and product as years past at highpoint. my 8 hour drive and motel stay seemed alittle too much for a show that seeemed to be downsacaled. I personally will not attend next year i at the Benton convention center , back to Highpoint.
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I recently sent in my money to renew my subscrription but have not received the addition with the reception ticket. Will I be able to attend the reception without a ticket. I doubt the magazine will be at my house as I am leaving for North Carolina on Friday and it's Tuesday already.
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One good thing about custom rodbuilding as there are many ways to get creative and whatever works for you is the answer
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Tom , what are the dates for the next upcoming expo in 2016 and the location?
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I am looking to buy a few old Shakespeare bottle blanks either white or black 20 - 50 lb. or 50-80-lb. call 215- 620- 9775 with any information' Thanks
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Any type of pointed object works as well a a pointed brush. i Use a pointy burnishing tool as it generally holds enough epoxy to transfer to the wrap suficently.
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I have experimented with different solvents to thin my mixtures . I use only a few drops of any solvent but I have used both lacquer thinner or acetone with good results either way, just don't thin too much. try on a bare wrap on an experimental rod to test the effectiveness of different solvents. Good luck.
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