I will probably try all of these methods to see what works best for me. Thanks for the great advice.
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As a fisherman, I prefer fishing with a full handle due to the same reasons as above. I do like the rods I have with the split handle, but I am an old-timer and the full handle just looks and fishes better as it is what I are up fishing. It it saves weight, I'm sure I will be building some.
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I have been watching videos on wrapping and have a question. I sometime hear negative comments about pre-gluing guides to the blank prior to wrapping; however, I have sen it done in several instructional videos. I am having problems keeping the guides on while wrapping small double footed casting guides. They are so small that if I do tape it well I am unable to leave any room to start the wra
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Thanks David. I have learned a lot from the recommended video. I see what you mean about the tape.
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Thanks to all of you for your great advice. The video is awesome and will be a great help. One more question: How many arms and hands to you guys have? I have found that my 2 are very inadequate.
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Thanks Tony. i have also found Mudhole very helpful. I just bought the dryer from Mudhole. I too have rigged a wrapper to meet my needs for the time being. My wraps look OK but the drying of the glue was the main problem. Heck, from what I have spent on glues, thread, etc. I have already made back in repairing old rods for practice.
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Thanks Tony. I have come to the same conclusion. I was trying to avoid buying too much too soon until I am sure I am going to stick with rid building. I think I will have to break down and buy what I need.
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Thank you Donald. I still haven't found all of the resources available on this site. I found a good article (after posting) in the library that addressed this problem well. Basically the same advise you gave. I was applying to much epoxy and not spinning the rod while it cured. Do most of you use a brush to apply the epoxy?
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That is pretty funny. At least she did it on her own. My wife would have had a hissie fit and had me get rid of it.
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I have been replacing guides on some old rods to get some practice. I would give my first few wraps a fair rating at best. I know practice will improve my wrapping. How many coats of epoxy do you typically put on the guides? Do you file or sand them between coats to get the correct shape and fit? Mine have made little drops where the epoxy dripped slightly during drying.
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I have now finished stripping and painting and am about to put on the gloss coat. I ended up going with pistachio on the rod and plan to wrap the guides in a royal blue. I though I would make it pretty since it is my first effort. I have been replacing guides on some old rods to get some practice. How many coats of epoxy do you typically put on the guides? Do you file or sand them between co
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Hey everybody-I have been lurking for a few days and have been learning a lot. I am recently retired with a few hobbies and love building stuff. I want to learn how to build rods as I love to fish and this seem like a great hobby. Some great advice that I read earlier was to strip an old rod down and rebuild it in order to learn and not have a great deal invested. Super advice. I stripped an
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