Thanks everyone, much appreciated. Just a question while i am on it. If I did want to cut and paint myself, would getting a7'6'', and cutting it to 7' give me enough room to fit it? Thanks again all, and Kevin I think painting blanks might be my next quest so I will prob hit you up! Scott
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Hi Wayne, I must be missing something! the only 2 piece travel pieces I see are Slate Finish. I will give them a call later, thanks for the help (and patience). Scott
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Well, I could always do that too, thanks Bill!
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Bummer, no 2 piece white blanks. Thanks again though Wayne!
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Thanks! I only looked in catalog!
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Hello all, do they exist yet? 2 piece white blanks? or coming soon? Thanks!! Scott
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Tony Childs Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I disagree. This site is used and frequented by > all levels of rodbuilders from first timers to > seasoned veterans. Many new or novice builders > have no idea what your even talking about, and I > suspect would find your post insulting and maybe > even turn them off to asking questions, just
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Thanks Tom!
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Hi all, I was wondering if any of you fine craftsmen have built a display for your rods? Either a case,, or a stand? couldnt find any searching the photo section. Thanks! Scott
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Great advice. Thank you
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hehe, I will let you know!
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Thank you Roger and Billy, those statements will save me questions later, thanks again. Scott
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David Gilberg Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Like Billy, I've concluded that the Grizzly GO555 > Ultimate 14" Band Saw is the best in class for my > needs. > It's available in white as the Polar Bear version > for $495 which is $30 less than the green and > white version. > Otherwise the two are identical. > > S
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Just wanted to give a big thanks to Kevin, he has assisted me in the building of my first Tuna Rod. From ordering to setup, excellent customer service across the board! Scott
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Thanks much Steve
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Great advice guys, thank you very much. It did have a decent miter gauge and it had the best reviews I had seen on the site, but none were from rod builders!!! Thanks again, might just wait and get a nicer one, or @#$%& not wait and get a nicer one now, who needs food? The dog has been looking a little chubby to me anyways. Scott
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Hi all, getting ready to pull the trigger on a bandsaw and remember reading some article about max RPM's. I will be cutting EVA and Wood turning blocks, prob no thicker than 3-4". I am looking at the POWERTEC BS900 Band Saw, 9-Inch (I wont post a link here cause its to amazon), but its max RPM is 1725. Is this enough for my handle making needs? Thanks in advance Scott
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I also use the power wrapper in manual mode, meaning I remove the drive belt and > just spin the rod by hand quickly to establish the > edge with a loaded spatula. Makes for a nice > clean edge. > > Of course these are the things that work for me. > Others may find using brushes or other methods > such as spinning the rod around 100 rpm to apply > finish works
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I switched to a spatula about 4 rods ago, and I havent looked back! I still use a brush on some of the smaller guides, since i am not that good yet with the spatula. I also found that the finish I got with the cheap yellow 1/4 in brush was as good as with the sable. Just my opinion.
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Just emailed you Kevin, thanks again.
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that is great info, thanks Kevin! what do you recommend for a seat and butt?
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Hi all, I did a search but the comments were from a while ago and many things seemed to have changed since then. I am building my first tuna rod for someone. It will be a stand-up trolling rod, he fishes from a 26ft CC off of North Carolina for YFT, kings, etc. I am thinking straight butt with roller guides, he fishes mono. Any advice greatly appreciated! Scott
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Thanks Roger!
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Thanks Roger!
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No Jeff, you are right on, that was kinda the reason for original post. Not only was it too thin, but I did not have any tenons. I am doing a new one, and this time i am using Purple Heart with a white maple strip in the middle. Thanks! Chris, Cocobolo is fantastic. Havent used Tigerwood but do a search in photos, it is beautiful.
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Thanks Mark! I just got to thinking, why not these too???
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Hi All, did a search for this but came back negres. Has anyone ever glues pieces of acryllic together for a reel seat? thanks!
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thanks Terry, appreciate it!
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excellent advice, thanks guys.
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Good point thanks Roger. Starting a new one now. So it should be snug then right?
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