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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

31. Re: moisture under wraps

" natural wicking " has never filled a guide foot tunnel for me, especially the butt guide!
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

32. Re: moisture under wraps

Ouch!
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

33. Re: threadmaster one

I certainly dont need that issue! Thanks for the heads up richard. I will be doing somw experimenting.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

34. Re: threadmaster one

Anyone use it for marbling yet?
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

35. Re: IF ?

Crappie rod?
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

36. Re: threadmaster one

Should I be using CP first. I usually do w/threadmaster lite which I really like.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

37. threadmaster one

Anyone use threadmaster one yet? I BOUGHT A BOTTLE AND HAVENT USED IT YET? Thought Id ask before I wreck a rod. I'll miss everyone at the show, cant make it this year.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

38. Re: Rod Expo Fly or drive ?'s

Went to the show in "10" & "11". Flew down from chicago with 2other guys, and we brought an empty rod case wirh us and put all our blanks in that for the trip home. No problems.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

39. Re: Epoxy Setting up before I finish a rod

Mark, good idea to use pop cans. I use small foil pans now but I am going to try your can trick.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

40. Re: Finishing room temperature

My rod room in basement about 68. Dont like it any cooler than that. A small space heater under your finishing bench while you epoxing might help.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

41. Re: Epoxy Setting up before I finish a rod

Thread master lite has a very long pot life. Used to use flex coat, set up to fast for my liking. Give it a try, I think you will like it. I warm mine up for a few minutes in hot water before mixing as I think it helps eliminate air bubbles.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

42. Re: Finishing room temperature

Bruce, I use the same finish at about the same temp. I like the fact that tm lite has a long set life to begin with.I can epoxy a whole in one setting. I let it turn and dry all night and get excellent results.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

43. Re: Fuji BNMVAG guides

Dont know about that, but i envy all you guys that live close enough to a rod building supplier to buy product and avoid shipping charges on these small parts!
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

44. cyber monday

As I am assuming most of us buy our supplies online, I am looking for cyber monday deals from suppliers. I Have not seen any listed on forum yet???????
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

45. Re: Birch Bark source?

I use birch bark off the trees in my backyard. It naturally peels and I get any size and thickness I want
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

46. Re: Dyeing cork rings

I tried dying cork with RIT dye. Used hot water and soaked for a long time. It didn't work. Basically, it just rinsed off. Maybe someone else has another method. Good luck. I will follow this thread.
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11 years ago

Bob Kraft

47. Re: constructive criticism

For the amount of time that it takes to build a custom rod, I would NEVER use cheap guides. Why waste your time. I can go to the store and buy those rods for 30 bucks.
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