Thanks for the comments from all. These comments give me the confidence to go forward with the placement I've determined in the static test. Probably won't be able to work on it until this weekend, but will post pics when it's done.
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Thanks, the running guides are #6, not what I would thinlk are true micros. I'm building this for my son in law and he says he doesn't want a spiral. I'm doing one of those for myself.
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This is my second rod build and the first where I have to determme guide placement (the first was modeled after a comercial rod I own). I've researched placement exhaustively, read the tutorials, used the @#$%& calculator, compared it to similar rods I have and done the static test. This is a 6'6" casting rod on a MB783-MHX blank. This is a MH power with a fast tip. The question is this,
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I've made threaded mandels using 3/8" stainless all thread. Get a threaded collar from your favorite hardware store which is just a nut about an inch long. Cut the allthread to a couple of different lengths to fit different sized handles you might want to build. Use epoxy to glue the collar to one end of the allthread. The nice thing about the collar is that it is six sided and will fit
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Has anyone used basic peal and stick clear labels for making decals? Avery labels has full sheet clear labels that I have run through the color laser at the office. I plan on cutting out the area I need and using it. In this case it is a college logo for my son in law. This will be my third build and I don't want to do something I'll regret. If I use this, should I lay down a thin layer of
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I have to agree, he sent me several reel seats when I didn't know exactly what I needed. Didn't ask for payment, just said keep what you need and send bck what you don't. I decided to keep them all and sent him a check for them. i'll find a use for all.
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