Miles In the For Sale section I have posted two like new dryers in the price range you are lookinig for. Pics in the photo section. Tom
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Hal Lambert Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have some that I have tanned myself and used on > rods. They are large skins. Let me know if you > are interested. I can send pics if you need them. Hal please unhide or email me you email address Thanks Tom
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Ken Preston Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks Todd - I think those are going to do the > job. I'll be ordering 2 of them in February or > if you are planning on having them at the ICRBE > I'll pick them up there. Ken in the past Mudhole offered to order on-line or by phone with pick-up at the Expo. If I remember correctly there was
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tom, > Drop an e-mail to Shimano and ask them. > > Be safe Yes that's what I will do was just wondering if anyone had done one and knew......thanks Tom
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Doing a repair on a couple of guides on a Shimano Compre. In trying to match the thread color I seem to be having some difficulty. It is nylon thread and appears to be gray with a green tint to it. Can't find an exact match in my stock and was wondering if anyone has repaired one of these and knows what brand and color thread Shimano uses. Any and all help wil be greatly appreciated. T
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billy brodrick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tom Canebreak is my favorite. Have my private > stock from the big show perhaps 10 years ago. You > really really need the very small and delicate > skins and they HAVE to be tan correct. Don't fall > for some of the skins on the bulk sale sights. I > will get the name on the company I ordere
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Bob I use my flex coat slip clutch on an Alps 3 jaw chuck. Works great and has Never come loose while curing. Tom
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Roger you are right on, it is an excelletnt product. It makes application of finish a breeze. Another thing about it too, is your rod won't come out of it while curing which has been a frequently asked question on this forum. Tom
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Hi Bill This is great news. The white blank and those colors really jump !! Nice job on the wraps I can see why they were so happy. And getting cookies is always a nice reward for us rod guys. Happy New Year too Tom
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David Really love the printer and I haven't scratched the surface on its ability. Yes you can print you company Logo as I did on this Rod repair by customer request.
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billy brodrick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tom Canebreak is my favorite. Have my private > stock from the big show perhaps 10 years ago. You > really really need the very small and delicate > skins and they HAVE to be tan correct. Don't fall > for some of the skins on the bulk sale sights. I > will get the name on the company I ordere
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Have a client that wants a rod with Caneback Rattlesnake skin. So far my search has come up blank and I was wondering if anyone knows a source for this?? Is the Skin Shop still in business, have't been able to find it either?? Thanks Tom
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Roger Mine measures 14.5 cm I put a rod in it and measured form the table to the bottom of the blank. Tom
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Hey guys, maybe i am missing something here but where in Bill Blount's post did he ask for a guide foot holder ? I think the question was about a Dale Clemment's 3M tape ?? And thanks to Marco for the gracious reply. Tom
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That's great Bill going to be looking forward to seeing the photos of it. Sounds like a great color combination too. Merry Christmas, Tom
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Very helpful, thanks Larry. Tom
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Thanks Tom. Guess I missed them on your last expo update
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Was wondering if any of the sponsers who be attending the ICRBE was going to have the WINNS grips there ?? Be good to get a hands on feel before purchasing any. Also, be nice to know when Winns is going to remove, or seriously shrink there name on the grips too. Tom tomscustomrods.com
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Wiltz Don't have the VisWrap script but here is a very easy format that Mudhole has on thier website. Pretty simple to follow, hope this helps Tom
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I too have a problem with the logo and won't use them for that reason. If there is any, regardless of size it won't be on one of my builds. If they are selling grips why should they care. It's not like the end user of the rod is going to buy them
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I would think that if your going to use the Citri Strip you wouldn't need anything courser than 400 then go higher. Just take your time.
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I agree with Adam on the 7ft. Medium Heavy great all around bass rod. I build mostly bass rods and that is the number one seller. If you haven't tried the Rod Geeks they are great rods. I just built one for my daughter in law for Christmas. I was a light metallic green two piece Carbon 2 blank. The younger folks (and older) really like the colors available and makes a great gift from Po
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Harry, Randolph is correct. If it helps this same question was asked on this forum on 11/8/14 Tom
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Good choice on the rod blank Bill. Thanks for your reply and if you can, put some pics up once you fisish it. Tom
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If the fish are more in the 8- 10 pound range you may want to consider the MB844- MHX in white. Or even the MB874 which is a great casting rod with lots of power, If he won't use the 7'3" cut 3 inches off the butt. Tom
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Bruno Good choice on the ALPS upgrade. I did the same to my lathe and it has been flawless. Never had a rod come out of it. Also i have sanded cork grips and it works like a champ. Another feature that wasn't mentioned is the three speed shive on the drying motor. which is really handly. You won't be disappointed. Tom
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Have not tried ithe Fuji thread Chester but it would be good to do so for sure. Tom
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Was wondering if anyone else has tried the new Pro FX metallic thread? And wondering what your thoughts are on it. Just got eight spools in different colors and was anxious to try out. Their description said it looked and handles like no other thread. Well, I tried it on a double foot wrap with trim bands and thread inlays and all I can say is WOW It handles like regular nylon and doesn
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X2 on the Alps chuck. Never had one come out since I put it on the AT wrapper over two years ago. Also it has the set screws! Tom
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Jeremy Any thoughts on doing a mad swirl demo at the rod expo next February ?? Would be a nice seminar if they are not already planned. Tom
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