one thing if the epoxy was not HARD & DRY, I think they are going to do some of your problem , it has to be real hard an dry, I think , could be wrong ??
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Don't change unless there is a problem that will tear your fly line , on a real fine ROD like that one, you are better off not touching the guides unless they missing or broken , as I see it
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Mistake .............
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You can get PIANO WIRE at any MODEL AIR PLANE hobby store in different sizes
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I am crazy but I use a hack saw blade an like Mark I come in low an up over the top of the blank wrapping away from me , Hand wrapping , stop any where an back up a turn or 2 an never loose my place , Ps the shorter the rod the more force on the thread ,
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when you do apply epoxy to your build ,always put a test spot or 2 on something for your testing , to find out if it is hard or soft ., it will save your butt , no finger prints on your build , I think
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loose ?? just could it be to loose on your wrap ?? do you have a spring of some type to hold your thread in place . lots of builders don't use a spring for tension , but I found it helps in my building if not sure what I mean, Mud hole has them on there rod wrapping sections , made mine out of a old hack saw blade
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I am not sure where or how the tip got broke ., but "you will have to move "" the guides a little bit, to line up the guides on the blank section , if it is real tight, I am not sure you will be able to line them up , with the use of D thread , it is a over kill , do rethink that a little bit "" A "" size will look 1000% on thin blanks , I think , c
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all the blanks you spoke of are great to supper , it is up to you on what you get . get the full price before you commit to getting one , good luck on what you get they will all fish well
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you can fine tune it to fit , file it out or fill in with thread , there was a report in ROD BUILDER on how to make your own a couple years back I think , PS I like the metal winding's the best , looks sharp I think
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it came out , only 2 places have it , I am not sure who are the ones , very selective as to who sells it TRY , GET BIT outdoors , they list it
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...... I was late with the info
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Burl cork is a good cork to make grips from , 2 things to think about #1 it is cork granulated, glued together, works well in a grip , the color will not hold up an will fade over time # 2 if you build to last look at the rubberized rings for the first & last ring on the grip , will hold up a lot longer for the wear , [ I think ]
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Note if you do make your own [ easy ] do use a rubberized ring on the last ring , will hold up a lot better than regular cork ring
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just looked at Mudhole they sell 3 large sizes 2" , 1 3/4 " , 1 1/2 " , all 1/2 " thick with 1/4 " hole
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some of the jobbers have large cork rings 2 inches if you look around a little ,but tape would work just fine ,
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I have been told tip size to fit your knots , to flow freely , that is what I go by
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A question is this your first try at a decal ?? when you do A decal it take's a few tries to get some thing to work for you , [ for me it did ] 2 things # 1 apply it fast , # 2 had to apply the length of the decal to get it to look smooth , FAST ? it means don't drag your feet , That is what worked for me
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Masking tape an score the point you want to cut is the best for me , ,an yes it is a little over kill but it is my way ,
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They look out for there customers ,
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The cordura That I have had an used , would not stretch one iota , keep us informed on what you find out ,
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The person that sent me a request on cork cutting jig , send me a new E mail, I lost your address sorry , Bill
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If your wraps are a mess by all means R & R the wraps , just get it over ,but if still in good shape try a new mix an just go over it , every thing should work out for you , either way ,
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Just a tid bit about cheep O brushes some, people like my self don't use brushes at all ,
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Snake brand , snake guides are the best , as I see it . a little more in $$ but worth it , most of the sponsors on the left will have them , PS very little if any guide prep
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Have used a drill press for a lot of years , it works for me , [ vertical unit ]
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CALL them , it is cheap to day , or E mail
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that is truly a different way of doing it I , would use rubber bands like mud hole sells , I would not do it , but who am I ?
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I build it in 2 sections , [ worry about not getting the mandrel loose on long grips ] I put the sections together , shape , & then ream , I never totally take the mandrel out of the rings / grip till I am ready to ream ,
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