I’ve done both. Sometimes I’ll epoxy the insert and let it setup and then put the assembly onto the blank - other times I’ll just do it all at once. Works fine either way. Be sure to carefully clean up the epoxy that may likely find its way through the side openings of the seat that the insert will cover and then around the bottom Blank opening
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Thanks for the mention Norman. Would be glad to help out with custom gold anodized titanium guides - can do them in several shades of gold to match other components. Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you want gold Titanium guides try Black Creek > custom rods, they are one of our sponsors. They > can anodize titanium guides diffe
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In most cases it’s the ID as mentioned but not always - as an example on some of the Alps aluminum seats that have decorative inserts - so it’s best to check the specs
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I have one unfulfilled ordered almost 4 weeks ago. Did you noticed they dropped almost all the color options as well…. :(
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Use black thread? :)
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great seats- won't be disappointed
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Ditch the casting lane and put booths there - let’s pack the house! Looking forward to it again this year!
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The spacing charts are for the layout spacing from the pattern center points. You use TOS to figure out your design center point spacing on the axis and then use that tables for the design layout threads off of those
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When doing tiger wraps I just hold the threads between my fingers
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Stan - my first real intro to rod building was at the expo in 2020. I went to figure out what I needed to get started. The seminars were of value and talking to the vendors as well as other groups with booths (or NERBS) was invaluable. Now I live about 90 min away - but if the expo were in WI I’d make the flight
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Planning out your 2023 International Rod Building Challenge rod or that special Christmas gift and looking for something to set it off and tie it all together? How about a set of custom colored titanium guides? We can offer American Tackle Rod Building, Batson Enterprises / Alps, Fuji / Anglers Resource or Sea Guide titanium parts, or process the ones you have in hand. More info on the w
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Get a hold of Al Engling and check out his Rail Wrapper carriage - great product. Not sure if he’s on here often but you can find him in Facebook
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Inventory system or not - think about the logistics of rod parts - how many thousands of skus there are - of tiny parts that look so much alike…. Can you image how easy it is for one part to accidentally make it in the wrong bin - or when inventory is done that things get off by a few count? I’m not necessarily making excuses as it’s the business they are in - but at the same time have some
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Stay safe
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If you go with the other type grip you won’t get a nice flush fit - you can sand it down a bit to help square it up but still won’t be as clean. You’ve cut the tenon off already so you might as well see it through - go slow and be as careful as possible to stay square - that foam will ream quicker than you’d expect
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I’ve used the x-flock heat shrink tubing from the big online stores on multiple occasions to refurb some older personal rods and have used some on new builds.
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Alps titanium is a good choice also - finish quality right there with Fuji. LXN or LXN for guys stripper and the F guides for your runners
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Thanks David - had a little help with the clean lines :) But the new technique posed a number of other challenges
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A couple closeups in the sunlight
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Let’s see if a photo post will work via the app…. I’ve had an idea that’s been floating around in the back of my head for a while…. Inspired by Billy V’s inlay grips - but with a twist. Finally had the right project to try it - fought me for 3-4 days with at least 4 or more fails along the way…. most on the back end of the process. But I managed to push through and realize what I had envisi
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I have the px800 and have printed a lot of labels on it. The resolution is higher than the 400 so of doing images or even script fonts and such the 800 can give better results. I’ve not had issues with the labels curling - I apply a coat of finish to the blank first, and then once cured apply the label and then finish right over. Used to use nail polish (Sally Hard as Nails clear) to seal the
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Aleks - when will they be available and how long is the launch pricing in effect? Thanks!
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So which is more important? Sensitivity or Soulfulness? ;)
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If you’re looking for something to dress up that best build, and want the lightest guides that won’t rust over time let us hook you up with a set of custom colored titanium guides. You can order Alps & Fuji directly off the website and American Tackle will be going up soon - until then if you need pricing in colored AmTac or SeaGuide titanium parts just drop us a message www.CustomColored
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The one linked now must not be maintained as I’ve submitted a couple of times with no response. All for a “new” one.
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Aleks - where is the best place to report issues with the app? I’ve found it won’t keep me logged in… (iPhone app) and seen a few other quirks Thanks
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There’s a video I found on social that shows a wrapping lathe where the blank stays still and the wrapper turns around the blank. Super fast but they also secure the thread with a lighter
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The 20% larger was in reference to number of exhibitors over last year - which was down due to Covid. A lot of the Asian companies were still lot there. Was great to see and catch up with a lot of rod builders and suppliers to our craft!
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About 20% bigger than last year and seemed to be a good crowd. A number of rod building companies represented - American Tackle, Batson, Fuji/Anglers Resource, REC, Mudhole, NFC/RodBuilding.Org/Edge, Winthrop, SeaGuide, AB1, Stryker Rods, Lamiglass (tho I didn’t see any bare blanks) - hope I didn’t miss anyone. Billy V was in the Fuji booth and Mary Christie & Mark Crouse were in the
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