Thanks I was looking at 1/4 wide flat brushes at hobby lobby. They use them for acrylic and I'll paints. That work?
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Any recommendations on epoxy bushes? Finishing up my second rod with cheap brushes and not super happy with the application. Thanks.
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Thanks John. That's good to hear. Always like a good value.
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Thanks Joe. I'm probably going to give it away once it's done anyway. Figured it would be good practice before I get into higher end blanks.
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Any feedback on the CRB blanks? They are pretty cheap but figured they would be something good to practice on since I'm new to building. I would still like it to be fishable though. Looking at a 7' medium casting rod.
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Good idea. Thanks.
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Gary, > The ideal cutting tool for rod blanks as well as > nearly anything else, is a high speed very thin > abrasive cut off wheel. > > Here is an inexpensive pawn shop miter saw that I > modified for this very purpose: > > > p/photo/10088/title/blank-cutting-chop-saw/cat/
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John DeMartini Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Gary > > I would use a Dremel with a cut off wheel. Don't > worry about the end of the blank being flat or > perpendicular to the blank the butt will cover it > > Good luck > John Thanks John. Good point.
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What's the best tool to cut a blank?
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Good advice. I'll fish it first. I really like the rod but the butt seems to get in the way. Couple inches off would be perfect.
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No. I was really thinking of cutting the blank. Removing the butt section won't shorten it.
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I just finished my first build. Lightweight spinning rod on a 6'6" MHX blank. I did I split grip but feel like it is too long. Can I cut off the butt and put a new one on? It is a 2 inch long butt end.
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Great. Thanks.
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Anyone build on these blanks and know the difference between the alpha and beta line?
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It was mostly cured after about 9 hours. I went ahead and did the second coat. Happy with the results. Thanks for the advice.
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Thanks
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Thanks. I may wait until morning.
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Thanks. First coat was really thin. I'll check it and see.
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Thanks. It's in my garage above 80 degrees. Is there a good way to test it without touching it to see if it's ready for another coat?
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Hey all. Just did the first epoxy coat on my first rod. How long should I wait between coats? Thanks. Using pro kote
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Thanks. I'm already an experienced fly fisherman just new to building. Edit. Herb, sent you an email.
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Just finished my first build, a light shining rod. I want to try my hand at a fly rod. I like quality fast action rods but don't want to break the on my first fly build. Probably start with a 5wt for throwing heavy opst lines. Any suggestions? Thanks. Gary.
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Thanks for all the advice. Sounds like I may be working in the garage and then finishing at the kitchen table. This is my first build so I will take some of the suggestions and see what I come up with for the next one.
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John DeMartini Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Gary > > Don't despair. I live in Fl and don't have the > luxury of basement or a dedicated shop. I work in > a small area of my garage. All the "dirty" work, > drilling,sanding,cutting gluing grips, etc.is done > in the garage. All the "clean" work is done > insid
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Can someone elaborate on the spine discussion? I'm getting ready to build my first rod and that's one of the first things I read about. Is it not important? Sorry to derail. Thanks.
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Will do. Thanks. I just saw the thread on humidity. I'm in south GA and don't think my garage will be clean enough either. I'll look for an inside setup.
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Hey all. Just getting ready to start my first build so forgive the new guy questions. Do y'all have a dedicated area to build or a portable setup? The only permanent area I would have is in the garage. Can I build in an area that isn't climate controlled? Only other option would be a temporary one in the house. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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