When mixing hi-build epoxy, a spatula is used to prevent the steel balls from rotating about the mixing cup. The spatula is held against the mixing cup.
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It's also removable from the top surface of wrapper base.
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The five rod supports are repositioned from the top of wrapper base.
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Used a 1/10 HP, 8000 RPM Dayton motor from Grainger. There's a partially hidden speed controller obscured by the drying motor, which combined with the foot pedal gives good speed control for various uses. Chuck & chuck support is from Pac Bay as is drying motor.
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Home built power wrapper.
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It only handles 45 threads, but it's easy to see the thread numbers. Sorry about focus!
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Glued-up rubberized cork gasket material to fashion butt cap.
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Rear grip of cork & rubberized cork. Four brown cork rings are also used.
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Fore grip built primarily of cork & rubberized cork sheets.
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Like Michael said, "Relax." There's a lot of useful thread for we folks. Hate to see them "pass on", however, as they had stuff that helped me get started. Times change. Stan
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I forgot to bring an ethernet cable but got one at the hotel front desk. The lady said they had lots of them, but you might want to bring one in case the hotel runs out of loaner cables. Stan
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MJ, I'm sure there will be lots of Expo info posted and probably photos as well - beginning after tomorrows reception. Had hoped to see you again at the show. Stan
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Congratulations on the new book we all want. The time is right, just as the time was right when you began ICRBE, RodMaker and this wonderful forum. I know it will be a great success. Stan
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Madiera also has #60 Polyneon thread which is smaller in diameter than #40 Polyneon. The #60 can probably be of some interest in weaves on small diameter blanks. Stan Gregory
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Raymond, ignore that last post - finally figured out how to do it. Stan
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Raymond, I tried that multiple times and still can't get the URL into the e-mail. Thanks though. Stan
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I've been trying to e-mail a link from the photo members gallery to a friend and can't do it. I wanted to send her my particular members gallery. Any help appreciated. thanks, Stan
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Many thanks for all your hard work putting this resourse together. Very impressive and useful.
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Bill, The slots have already been cut. Rub your finger over the foam and you will see them. I bought the 2 wheel version in February, '08. Stan
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Andy, I bought mine from Reef Scuba Accessories (www.reefscuba. com). They have surgical tubing in all sizes. The pricing is good and the service pronpt. Stan
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Chuck Mills spelled out the most efficient method. That's all that's needed. There's no need to get uptight about measuring Rod Bond, IMO. Just eye-ball the volume of epoxy and hardener on two separate popsickle sticks - and don't contaminate the contents of either stick until they both look the same volume, in case you need to dip for a bit more or scrape some off to get the same relative vol
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Great news! I've been to all the previous events and am looking forward to the 2009 one - and I'm only a hobby builder. There is nothing to compare to this event for: (1) learning more building stuff (continuing ed), (2) seeing more new building product, (3) purchasing items at favorable prices, and (4) associaing with fellow rodbuilders. Looking forward to it. Stan
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Optivisor is my choice. I've tried others and found them not very sturdy, long term. Stan
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My experience with Fishsticks4u has been one of exceptional service, as it has been with most of the sponsors I've used as a low volumn consumer (hobby builder). I think it worthwhile for others to be aware of vendors who provide such exceptional service, and see nothing wrong with expressing ones's thoughts about positive experiences with vendors. Stan
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Sulky has several shades of silver, including a bright one which might work. Stan
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Mike got it right. Hands down, Tom K! This forum, RMM, and the annual show put him at the very top. Stan
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The can technique works well for PermaGloss storage. Mine has kept the PG flowing for over 3 years. Stan
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I've been to all of them and this was the best! Many thanks to Tom for all his hard work for the craft. Also, thanks to the vendors and seminar presenters.They were of the "finest kind", and to fellow builders from whom I've learned so much during informal discussions, etc. Great bunch of folks! Stan
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Jim, Thanks for all the info you've provided. I've attended all your seminars, over all the Show years, At every seminar, have learned something new that I didn't know before about weaving. Thanks for signing my book.. Stan
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Karen, I greatly enjoyed your seminar - it gave me a new way to approach thread color choices.Thanks. Stan
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