Todd so we can estimate just how Valuable our guide wrapping ACTUALLY is would you please tell us what the payoff would be for the following Lotto Jackpot? Guides on a 7 ft popping rod - No butt wrap Who grinds the feet? Who is responsible for alignment? 1 dbl ft 12 with a three loop metallic thread trim band each end. 7 single foot with same trim and A thread one end only no se
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And I quote from your previous post! I sincerely hope my diligent pursuit of this treasure will not impede my early acquistion of this museum piece. I am aware that the choice of the word "should" relieves you from suffering serious damages in civil court procedings. If you show up with a sample to tease all of us I may just have to turn Clyde loose in your booth! Your previous
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Contractually I may exorcise my legal rights to obtain the first set for each year if they happen to show up in Charlotte. Please review the earlier post when you announced that they would be available in Charlotte. I did not complain, barter, negotiate or in any manner do anything but place my order immediately. I did not require such a glitzy cover nor am I not complaing about the increase i
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i think the problems the original poster has is his choice of black for the background color with colors on top.
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The color palettes for waterslides are well understood by the folks at Decal Connection. When you attempt to use color over color the things may simply just vanish. The use of background thread underwraps is almost necessary when you apply colored decals. Gon Fishn
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If you are going to mix orange with the black metallic you might want to consider testing the following. Orange is a pretty dull thread and hard to pack to keep from splotching. If you underwrap the area to be covered in orange with a silver metallic it really glitzes up the effect of the orange. Gon Fishn
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I have carefully looked at all my Alconites through a magnifying glass and can not find conundrum written on any of them! Wassup! Gon Fishn
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When you stopped at that deli and ate the pastrami on rye you should have at least washed your hands. Whatever you do do not blame your parents. Just keep your greasy hands off MY custom wine glass! Gon Fishn
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Noticed the note at the bottom - Tables Down First Aisle - Have you redone the booth set ups from the picture that was posted? Kinda Like The "Charlotte Live Sea Scrolls" - Museum Quality! Here We Come!
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Notice: Clyde Gator and family will be quietly and reverently working the Reception Crowd PRIOR to the Renzetti Lathe drawing. They will be making descrete offers of a nominal amout of cash for all RED tickets. Your cooperaion in surrendering the winning ticket will be greatly appreciated! The Swamp Boyz
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Can the Glossary Page page be used by "bald headed builders" as well as those who are "dedicated"? Gon Fishn
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ZAPP! Alan Sewell for President!!
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Ream smaller to fit is the way to go. One little extra thing. If this is a graphite seat with no coating you will be fine. If it happens to be one of the new seats like the Forecast Textured seat be extra carefull when reaming. The texture coating will not ream out as particles and more than likely will leave a thin sheet like lip that you may or may not notice until you slide it in place. B
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Those blotchy spots your are observing can be quite troublesome. They were born when you selected the color of thread to be wrapped over a specific blank color. If you are working on a matte black or gloss black blank you will have trouble with whites, orange, light red, pink, tan and a host of other lighter shaded threads. The blotching is caused by the threads allowing the underlying blank t
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When one of my customers is getting his money out to pay for a rod and he asks me "did you check the spine on this rod" my answer is always "Yes Sir I Did"! Gon Fishn
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Rodbuilding is almost as bad as Tuna Fishing offshore on a 38 Ft Blackfin. Average cost per use day per year =~ $ 4,300 not counting fuel! This is approximately $ 3,000 more than a charter. Most rodbuilders should keep all accounting records completely hidden from CPA and spouse. Gon Fishn
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Charlotte Flocking Workshop 12:00 Noon Saturday & Sunday The Workshop time constraints require a tight schedule. The following outline describes the program content. If you have plans to attend, please be on time. The session will go quickly. Copies of the printed text will be available, in the Swampland and Trondak Booths, prior to the Workshop. The Workshop Power Point presen
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Stan: Keith says he is all thumbs - Anyone who attempts to explain the nail knot in text without illustrations will end up "all screwed up"! My boudin is warming and I have a few minutes so here goes! How about - Drape a two foot piece of metallic thread over the blank in the area of where you want the knot placed. Pick up something long slender with a hole in the right end.
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Both methods with practice become quite easy. For the nail knot with metallics - crossings on bottom - tighten with pressure applied at 90 degrees to rod blank (same direction as loops) with firm constant pressure - Cut with tag about an inch long - dot with CP using dental explorer - let stand an hour - trim ends close with cuticle nipper. You can learn to do the nail knot in a few seconds.
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The application of a tiny drop of finish past the single foot guide frame on locking wraps or in tunnel areas is done by stopping the rpm with the slip clutch when needed. After watching someone do it a time or two will give you all the information you need to develop the skills needed. One real neat thing is after you figure out how it works you will no longer find the need to apply more finis
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Star Brite Marine Polish W/Teflon - West Marine Gon Fishn
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Dear Mr. Dear: The first time I ever noticed the "polished" surface on blanks is when I got home with the "pile" jerked from your garbage can in Charlotte last year. The real thing I am trying to figure out are they an intermediate step in the blank manufacturing process or does this finish come from additional work. Should they be cheaper or more expensive? I hones
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If you ever get a chance to watch someone using the Flexcoat set up at 200 you will be blown away by the simplicity of applying finish. The finishing department at Allstar in Houston can do a complete 7 foot blank including a small butt decal covering in less than eight seconds. All of a sudden the problem with clean edges on guide wraps vanishes. The initial investment in finishing at high spe
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Boy, this will be an off the wall answer to this thread. At present I prize blanks that have had all the finish removed. Lamiglas is presently featuring a "polished" blank that has absolutely no finish at all. The dull "sanded" appearance will not scratch at all and will match almost any thread color that you desire to use. I don't know what kind of blanks you have but one
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If your flight is late you need to consider just how important a few minutes really are. The cab fare is a flat $ 19 one way but it takes about 15 minutes for the trip. You may have a serious anxiety attack while waiting for the Shuttle. If you consider all you might miss you may want to schedule a helicopter to meet you at the gate and fly you directly to the roof of the Convention Center. I
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What an odd lot builders are! I wonder what other site includes: Vistigial Prudent Bulbous in-utero Quotes from Robin Trower cna - Spelling from the Queens people who have spent time in Venice All the above when considering where to place a funny piece of wire on a limber stick. When considering that the task at hand is sniffing glue and twisting twine it really is an amazing webb
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The Boyz of the Swamp tip their Jerky to you sir. Finally there is some evidence that you do have a commercial bone in your body! I hereby place one confirmed order for one copy of each year in a binder! Will you accept pennies if they are rolled? Gon Fishn
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Rainshadwo IMB 782 - 783 - 784 - 785 works fine for flippin and for the New And Improved Blank Snapper Technique. With the 80 lb Power Pro the "dudes" can break anything when they are on camera! Boats Gon
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