Geez Guys has this thread created some interest.Better let you know what I do. Propane torch works for me. I have a Primus .34kg refillable bottle with fittings elbow etc. This works great for me. Wisp it over the wraps no soot etc. This is what works for me. Cheers, Ross.
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Jason, The Snyder blank you are inquiring about is and Australian blank manufacturer called Snyderglas. They produce many different styles of blanks here in Australia. I don't know of any retail outlets in the US. You can check out some of their range on my website that I keep. Cheers, Ross. www.therodworks.com.au
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Andrew, I have the Fuji winding checks available Gold,Silver,Blue. You can check them out on my site. Cheers, Ross.
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Guys, I have available now some high quality 316 stainless thread tools. Designed for all your thread needs. Highly polished ideal for burnishing,packing threads in crosswraps and packing your background color while constructing weaves. Presented in a leather pouch. Will last a life time.An ideal gift for the RodBuilder. Check them out they are on my front page in the new products. Cheers,
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Hi all, Just thought I would let you know that the Fuji DPSD 32mm reel seat is not being produced anymore. Fuji have decided not enough world demand for this size and not worth outlaying funds to produce a new mould. We use them here in Australia on our surf rods that are rolled of a large diameter mandrel. Well looks like Pac-Bay and Alps are the choices now. If anyone has any they want to get
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Guys, Mainly for the Australian visitors I have available now a range of pre-built E-Glass and GF Calstar rods. I have selected a range of blanks I think most suited to our coastline. From a surf rod to mainly boat rods. They are built with all Fuji componentry and bound with Gudebrods stunning Holographic Electra threads. Available in Threadline or Overhead models. Check them out they are on th
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Hi Guys, I now have back again the Sabre Fish Decals. There is a full range of species available including a lot of Aussie species for the Aussies who visit this site. There on my home page in new product. They can be found in the accessories folder, decals. Cheers, Ross. www.therodworks.com.au
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Hi Guys, Letting you know that I have available now 8 new G.Loomis GLX blanks. For any of you who have built and fished with these rods know how good they are. I have been advised Fly blanks avaiable soon. Check out what models I have available on my site. Cheers, Ross. www.therodworks.com.au
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Hi all, Just letting you know that the decals I use on the Calstar range of rods I do here in Australia are now available to purchase. I have had a lot of you contacting me to see if I have them for sale. Cheap to freight in an envelope. Go to on the category tree accessories,decals. This will give you a good look at them. Happy New Year to everyone!! Ross.
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Hi all, From myself I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy and safe New year. The response to my new business venture into the E-commerce world has been outstanding thank-you all for shopping with www.therodworks.com.au Hoping next year will be a good one for everyone. Cheers, Ross.
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Hi All, Just wondering if any of you know anyone who has any stocks they want to clear of some Fuji DPSD 32mm reel seats. I have an order I have to fill and Fuji are out of stock at present until the next run is done next year some time. They are not a large seller for them, I think us in Australia are about the only country that uses any amount on our large diameter surf rods. Any help would b
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Shawn, The exterior is triangular with a round interior. For a better view, the full image on the site (www.therodworks.com.au) gives greater technical detail. Ross.
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Hi Guys, Thanks for your support and interest in the new Alps Triangular Premium Grade Marine Alloy Reel Seats-its been great.They will be featured in an upcoming promotion in "New Products" in December issue of RodMaker Magazine. For those who haven't seen them,check them out on my website.URL ( The RodWorks ) on sponsors list left hand side. Fantastic color selection to compliment yo
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Hi Guys, By now most of you would have have seen the new triangular premium grade marine alloy reel seats from Alps. These seats are an excellent quality product. Sizes range from 12mm which are suited to the fly market and up to size 22mm for your larger diameter rods. There is an array of colors to appeal to all. There has been a number of you chasing these seats. I have reasonable stocks now
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Cheers Tom, I am sure you have it all under control. Ross.
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Hi Guys, I notice the photo tab has gone from the front page, also up on top left hand side thread starting page wierd little box. click on that and takes you to a list of every thing in a strange format. Just my end or are the rest of you seeing this as well. Ross.
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Carrington, Is the fish-eye problem on with your coating on your guide wraps? Or are you trying to coat the whole blank? If it is just on your bindings I would have a guess and say something has got on your wraps prior to applying your finish, which is causing the problem. Are you measuring yor finish with syringes? Have you cleaned them throughly? Something got on your hands. Aerosol was spraye
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Hi Guys, I didn't think the photo of the old threads would create the amount of interest it has. As I said, I have a limited amount at the moment of my own stock. I will go through and count up exactly what I have and what I am prepared to sell. I am just waiting for my other source to get to me what he has. He has it in storage and it is packed away at the back of all of his furniture etc. Not
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Tom, The handle assembly's you see are the base for leather fore grips. The gasket cork is not rings. I buy the cork in a sheet ( 3mm thick usually.) Then I cut it into 32mm wide strips and wind it down the blank. Glue on first then wind it down to hold it in place. Then put another on top until you have the thickness you require. Once dry,shape it and it's ready for the leather. Now I think a
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