Thank you for the replies, I thought I had read somewhere that guides were not supposed to be wrapped over the female ferrule, obviously mistaken. Well try different ways to hold the guides on temporarily, biggest issue I have right know is getting them taped on and keeping them aligned. Practice, and more practice. Thanks John
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I purchased a rod kit from mudhole to build my 1st rod, a couple of questons. I'm taping down the guides, using the guide layout and the measurements that came with the kit, I end up with my 6th guide directly over the female end of the ferrele on the upper blank,I know it shouldn't go there, but should I move it closer to the tip, or down toward the butt end, which would move the guide onto the
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Garry Thornton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Spell checking is good, proofreading is better. Being respectful of others is an excellent idea.
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Robert A. Guist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello John. > > Mike from Riley Rods has a video tutorial of how > to make them on U-Tube and will sell you > everything you need to make your own. > > Tight Wraps. Thanks for the info, will check it out John
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The foam core/carbon fiber grips were developed by > Andy Dear and myself in early 2007. We detailed > the process later that same year in a magazine > article after a lengthy testing/use process. Since > that time many others have made and used the > grips, most with exceptional results. Any fai
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Joe appreciate the explanation, makes a little more sense now. No magic one size fits all formula, once again experience trumps computers and math formulas. Really appreciate the help from all of you. John
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Tom, this is where I'm getting confused, according to this statement on Fuji's website, "Fuji’s New Guide Concept combined with Static Load Positioning usually results in 1 to 3 additional guides that are lighter and smaller than traditional guide layouts. This configuration does a better job of maintaining rod sensitivity while more smoothly tracking the rod’s natural bend and maximizing th
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I've tried to go back and read as many of the older posts on guide placement as I can, along with reading "Rod Building Guide". I also went to anglers resource and read thru there articles on guide placement, rod stress, etc: along with using the software. I still have some questions. 1. More guides/fewer guides? I've seen posts and articles discussing how more guides affect the rod's
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Thanks for the info and advice, I did unhide my email address. I'm looking to build a hand wrapper, so I've been looking thru the pictures that are availible, that's where my questions are coming from. One of the biggest question is about the overhead tension device and how that works, will probably use something along the lines of a tensioning spring on the spool, maybe add the overhead tension
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Just a hello and an introduction, new to this forum and rod building in general. I'm retired US Army, spent most of my life in the mlitary and fishng when I could. I'm interested in learning how to, and making my own rods. I've done a search, found some answers, but I'm still going to ask some questions. I'm in the process of putting together some basic tools, and the big one being the wrapping b
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