Raymond I sent you an email
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Victor Heal Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do you have visual weave? If not it would be a big > help. I do have visual weave and it definetly helps that's for sure. I'm still very new at weaving and developing my own patterns and this one is very special so I want to make sure it's as close to perfect as I can get so I am hoping I can get some assis
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Guys I am in the process of working on a weave pattern that is proving to be a very intricate pattern and I could definitely use the assistance of someone who is very experienced creating patterns. I am not looking for someone to make the pattern for me just someone to help out
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When looking at a blank Always look at the LURE > WEIGHT IT may THROW > then COME HERE AND ASK IF IT WILL > > nothing WRITTEN IN STONE AND WHEN SOME ONE HAS > BUILT IT IT MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU WANT bill that is exactly what I am trying to do. Most if not all of those were rated for the
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I am researching blanks for my new walleye rod build. This rod will be use for wading throwing 1/16th to 1/8th ounce jigs. I haven't ever built a full length rod so I haven't had the opportunitiy to get my hands on any of these blanks so hopefully you guys will be able to help me decide. Right now I have a pretty good list of blanks and if I have missed anything don't be afraid to throw it o
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Michael Blomme Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Scott, I use PermaGloss on all of my fly rod > builds. I find four coats begins to produce a bit > more gloss, but Tom K is correct, it will never > look like epoxy. I did a test wrap using CP > followed by 8 coats of PermaGloss. This test did > show considerable gloss, but you haven't gaine
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's excellent for both blanks and thread wraps. > > On the blank, it sets so quickly that you don't > need to turn it. The bigger problem is getting it > on before it sets. Do a search of this forum's > archives for some good application methods. > > On thread wraps it gives a differ
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Guys I have a few questions regarding the use of PermaGloss if you wouldn't mind. 1.)When using PermaGloss as a finish the blank itself do you need to keep turning or is that unecissary? Is it even a good idea to use it as a blank finish? 2.)Can you use it as finish for guide wraps? If so how many coats does it take I am assuming quite a few more than it would with say a 2 part epoxy like
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Scott, > As long as there is nothing left to lose, just use > the heat gun on the other side of the blank to > remove the twist and warp. > Try it, it may work. > > But, in any event, do not THROW out the blank and > your work. > Depending on the blank, no matter the blank, you
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That is why I tell all Ya got to give two weeks at > least > > Hast makes Wast > Happened to me heating guides up to change them > and refinish the blank > Watching TV not paying attention Butts alright Got > neer the tip Over heat All of a sudden the tip > makes a 90 bend OOPs
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I am sure most of you already know this, but for the new builders out there please take my experience and learn from it, do not let this happen to you. Last night before I went to bed, I noticed that there was a guide on the ice fishing rod I am making for my dads christmas present that was not aligned like it should have been. No problem thats an easy fix, just CAREFULLY cut the guide off wi
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can always do a "false underwrap" which is > nothing more than a wrap that fills the space > under the middle of the frame. This may prove to > be slimmer, neater and easier for you. > > ........... thats not a bad idea Tom.
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I haven't had a chance to run through MHX line up yet but in order to give you the best suggestion we need to know what types of presentations you plan on using it for. I wouldn't recommend the same rod for fishing light Slender Spoons or Tingler spoons that I would for fishing heavier blade baits or chubby darters as I would for dead sticking. That being said just going off what I have heard
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Col, Thank you. I agree especially on an ice fishing rod the weight you are adding with an underwrap is so negligible that it seems silly to not do it on double foot guides. I did some test wraps last night and did notice that is can be a huge pain to try and pack the over wraps but I didn't CP the unders first. I will try that today and see how it turns out. Thanks Scott
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I am finally getting to the point of putting guides on my dads ice rod for his christmas present and I am using double foot snake guides for guides. I decided to go with these so I could do a nice decorative under wrap to match the weave. Having never done any sort of under wrap before I am not sure if I am suppose to epoxy them before I put the guides and over wraps on or just epoxy them all a
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I am starting to get more orders for weaves done on rods and I am a terrible artist so drawing them by hand is getting to be a serious pain in the butt so its time to get a program to help me out. The problem is I work souly on Mac computers, do either of these softwares work with Macs or am I screwed?
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Simple thing to do is After the finish is on > Give it a miniut Then stop the turner ( I am > guessing you put the finish on while turning ) > Stop the turner and give it a 180 turn take off > the drips Turn again Do the same 4 - 5 times of > this then let it turn > > I like coole
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You're apply too much finish. > > For now, you can wrap a piece of 320 to 400 grit > sandpaper around a wood block and sand things flat > and then recoat. Be careful not to get into the > thread below. > > ............... Tom, I wondered if that was the case, this was my first t
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I finally put finish on the first wrap I have ever done, its going to be a tiger wrap and I am really having a problem getting a smooth finish, there are lots of high and low spots and I am not sure how to get rid of them. I don't seem to have this problem when it comes to guides which I am assuming is because they are small and the brush comes real close to covering the entire length of the gui
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Roger, That is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you. When you say "stations" do you mean just at different points or is there an equation of some sort to figure out where each "station" is?
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Advertising, those people get paid pretty good money for putting striking, eye catching color combos together. Either that or look at nature, some of the most awe inspiring color combos can be found in nature.
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John E Powell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > i think Bill has the right idea. That power noodle > blank is quite stiff in the rear half. Given that > Thorne Bros offers this blank, and many others, > any length you want them, they are starting with > longer blanks and cutting them down (from the > butt) to whatever the build requires. I
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For you ice rod builders out there I am hoping that you might be able to help me out. I am in search of a 30" power noodle style blank and I cannot seem to find one anywhere other than from Thorne Bros. I have no problem going to them if need be but I like try blanks from different companies if I can and I have already got a few blanks from them this season to try out. I know the Mudhole
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yup lowes had it I just over looked it the last time I was there. Thanks guys!
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I know my walmart doesn't carry it (my girlfriend works there so I had her search the computers one day), I looked at lowes but didn't see it I will have to run up there again tomorrow and see if I can look a little closer and find it.
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Where are you guys finding your DNA??? The only thing I have been able to find is Isopropyle alcohol not denatured alcohol. Can I use the Iso in my alcohol burner?
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Pat Doyle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Scott, Not quite sure what your problem is, > but assuming that you are using graph paper over a > picture to make your pattern, you can enlarge the > picture on most copiers, 25%, 50% etc. Then again > lay the graph paper over the picture and see if > this gives you the size pattern you're tr
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I am trying to create a weave pattern for my fathers christmas present and I am really struggling to try and get it done by hand. I create a smaller 50 thread pattern but trying to increase it to 90-100 threads is really kicking my butt. Would anyone that has visual weave or @#$%& be willing to help me out? Please shoot me an email at scmelik@gma
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chip burdick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is it possible the paint froze? I use Krylon on my > ice rods all the time with no problems. I did have > 1 rod with similar charactoristics. I found out > from Krylon that it must have frozen during > shipment or storage. I sanded it back down with > 600 grit wet/dry and repainted. I flash mine
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Roger, Yes it is a TB blank and you are right its a beautiful rod without the finish. I am trying to make it very themed specific (Iowa Hawkeyes) and because of that I want something other than just a plain black blank, I want this to be different than any rod out there. I was worried about the weight that the paint was going to add so I threw it on the scale today and so far I have only add
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