Luis: Do you want the finished wrap to resemble an egg crate? What I mean is that looking at it, you get the impression of looking into individual crates. John
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Bill: Thanks so much for the great report on Jesse. I hope his recovery is well on the way. John
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Nick: I don't know about feather inlays, but there are many videos, booklets, and books on thread art. Check with some of the sponsors listed on the left side of this page. John
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Chuck: I use a white "China Marker'. It is one of those pencils that has the string you pull and then unwind the paper that covers the center. I then take a razor blade and sharpen the point. John
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Lou: If you do go see Jesse, please tell him I send my regards. Thanks, John Bumstead
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Dan: I agree that the system you are proposing is more than adequate. I have a Clemens lathe system and the bed can be made fourteen feet long in two foot increments. I also have five supports that can be used. The supports have two rollers on the bottom and one on the top. Both the top and bottom rollers are height adjustable. The rod supports can also be moved along the lathe bed. Sometimes I
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Bruce: Thanks for the update on Jesse. I hope you will keep us informed as to his condition. I first met Jesse about ten years ago and last saw him in January at a show here in Maryland. John
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Jesse: I don't know if you have ever made any bad business decisions. You seen to be doing great. John
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Steven: Perhaps you are thinking of a weaving jig. I use one sold by a gentleman from San Diego and it is the only "Tool" you'll need, other than maybe a pick of some kind. John
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Mark: Lamiglas used to have a 9 piece, 6'6" blank. I think the no. is FL 7839. I built one of these for my brother-in-law who through hiked the AT in 1999 and each year goes back for a month or so on different sections. John
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I wish there were more threads like this one. I truly enjoy reading about the people who were instrumental in this interest of mine. Names that are legendary and to think that a lot of them are still with us. My thanks to Tom Kirkman for his articles and interviews in Rodmaker Magazine with some of these people. John
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Ken: I don't know if this will make you feel better or not, but I live maybe twenty miles from you and only got my issue this afternoon. John
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My thanks to Ralph and Andy. The average outside temps around here during the day are around 38°. We have already had several days when the temps have not risen above freezing at all. John
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Andy: Does shipping in winter temps have an effect on Threadmaster? I am thinking of the bottles being in a series of warm and cold enviroments while being delivered and then maybe staying for hours in a mailbox on a post while someone is at work. Thanks. John
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Brent: Both Sulky and Madeira have color cards that they will sell to you. I'm sure you can find out the information on their websites. John
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Hey fellows: On my bench is a small radio/CD player. During the week I just listen to good ole hard drivin' traditional bluegrass with the CD player. On Sunday mornings, some stained glass bluegrass on the radio. Works for me. John
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Norbert: I have a book listing values that is several years old now and they list "The Divine Rod" Early fly rod 9' (3/2) ; "Fairy" fly rod 7 1/2' (3/2) sold by Folsom c. 1930 ; Divine Calcutta trout fly rod 8' (3/2) c. 1900 ; Fred Divine fly rod 8'(3/2) c. 1925 ; Fred Divine fly rod 8 1/2' (3/2) ; Fred Divine "Browntone" fly rod 9' (3/2) ; "Gloriwest&q
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Tom: I don't know if I am right or not, but I have relatives that give me an Amazom.com gift certificate each year. It cannot be redeemed for cash. Well, it can, but maybe at 1/100th the value. John
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Scott: www.madeirausa.com. John
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Al: I'm not sure, but I feel that the "Wards" in the name refers to Montgomery Wards. As to the age, perhaps the forties or early fifties? John
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Eric: A sponsor of this board, Jann's Netcraft, should be able to help you. John
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Thanks to all who repiled to my question. Tom, I will look up the template in my old issues and try my hand at turning one. John
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Last month, Tom Kirkman mentioned the use of a Ritz Grip as being quite comfortable for a fly rod. What is a Ritz Grip? What do they look like? Are they preformed? Thanks, John
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