yes it helps as the eyes fail Us older foke need them Simple tool yet works wonders Go Fuji
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Jim I thought Trump got in and ww3 was going to happen LOL The end is near - Get it
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I love it TOM how simple can it be LOL LOL
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Use the KISS way google up spacing charts Find one that fits -- Or just start with 1 guide per foot Static test Add if needed or take away Test cast add - subtract and see No rules nothing in stone
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Are you going to cast these rods ALL DAY LONG Fly fishing yes Bass fishing yes Salt Not so much But most do not worry with salt they are heavy already LOL I would go for lighter
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You put the guides on Static test And let the line tell you where they may do the best Then test cast I have found that the static test tells me where the guides go A straight line or as well as you can get If the line tends to rub the blank Try closer together and add one more Nothing written in stone and all guides can and most of the time be moved around to get the best performance Also a go
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Here a lot carry them
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If you have a compressor and air brush this may help if you can find the color you want
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Check out --- Klass Kote
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Instead of going thought all that with permagloss try a auto clear Can be adjusted to dry slower Thin and as hard This way when wiped on it stays wetter longer so is a lot easier to use And is not hot so will not eat into most Lacquer paints If you us an enamel all bets are off
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Barry gives good info They don't look pretty but last Looooog
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At least sand the feet with 220 or 320 paper This gives it a ( grip ) so the thread does not SLIDE off Your guides do not look like you did any prep on them ????
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A start usually is one per foot plus one Then static test to see if you need more ore less
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Like Don said User error None of them are indestructible and will break with abuse
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What is that birds Name
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I guess those did not -- wash there hands ??? LOL
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I am with Tom -- be proud it came out VERY GOOD
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On my drill lath I have used one of these from home depot It has very sharp teeth and if done a little easy on the pressor you can get it done
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We have been getting temps around 100 lately It does get cooler and maybe very early 4 - 5 :00 may be a better time to apply finish One or two hours before the sun comes up seems to be the coolest time I do believe the Aftcote is about the longest to set up and may be your best bet I have been thinning my high build finish for years and it does help
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You can coll down your area which will help 90 is way to hot You can also if you are using a heavy finish thin it with a solvent of say Medium temperature thinner which will keep it wet longer Use a lighter finish If you can put in a air conditioner
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One trick to see what it looks like with clear on is to just put water on the paint The water acts like a clear coat and will bring up the gloss Just wipe one or two fingers wet over the paint -- when dry
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Try here Many builders of classic bamboo rods You should be able to find some that has what you need
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Alcohol from the DRUG STORE - love that name - cheap and easy to get I do not need more chemicals around me The less the better - Mid - temp lacquer thinner will thin and cut finish very well Home Depot
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Like Tom suggested Cast the bate out then bring it back under pressure and see how the reel loads Adjust as needed
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Like Jim said a lot of good stuff at most any auto parts stores sandpaper pads interior plugs for holes in butts
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Better off over night to be safe Like Jay said if not completely dry you will get a cloudy look
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I must be living right Never did the soap and water thing I wash - Wipe dry well - Alcohol can leave a film on so - then hit with a gray pad - Wipe again with a dry clean paper towel for any dust Your good to go
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Hot meaning that the solvents in it may - be too strong - and eat into whatever it goes on That is why trying it on scrap is a good indea
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I checked out that link and the contact info is in Oveido, FL Maybe they moved ?? My bad It is MudHole
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Make your own out of a coat hanger Tape it to the handle
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