I tried cutting a few blank butts with my dremel and it was erratic. I took out my fine toothed hacksaw and it was alot easier. Dremel was better at the tip tops. Ernie
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Lamiglas, Seeker and Calstar Want to GUSA for a striper/Bluefish rod. Will build some kids rods on some Batson blanks probably. Ernie
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I see that most books call to put the unibutt ferrule on first and then move to the grips and guides. Is there any reason why this is recommended versus putting the unibutt ferrule on last? I would think it would be easier to wrap without the ferrule on it. Thanks Ernie
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Melton has good tackle - calstart blanks, Status blanks and of course Ian Miller Other sites.. My local tackle shop.. Ernie
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If you are new to weaving, get his DVD. In fact it is 2 DVD. It pretty much walks you from the start to the finish. Very detailed and his patterns are good too. I have 3 of his shark patterns and they a cool. Ernie
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Mike J; I am building a 50lb stand up shark rod and am using CP. Every layer of thread get both CP and epoxy. Then I am putting on a couple more coats of thin epoxy. I will know later this year if it holds up...lol.. I know Doc Ski uses a ton of CP and I don't think he has issues. Now you got me to thinking about my boomer jr rod I am going to start..cp or not... Ernie
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Anyone knows who stocks these blanks? I know mudhole did a few years ago. Maybe they are not in business like Cape Fear.. thanks Ernie
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Eddie's shop is run by his son, as Eddie passed away about 1.5- 2 years ago from cancer. If you are going up route 11 from Patten (Millinocket) towards Ashland stop in Alvin Therrieult (sp) shop. If you are into feathers, it is a great treat. He has many animals on the farm including Jungle Cock. Just look for the orange sign with huge Fly on it. I would also recommend stopping in at Cha
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Jay, I've used a fine hacksaw blade for the heavier salt water rods and no problems either. I use a dremel to start the cut though. Ernie
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Ok thanks, I read those articles in the magazine, but have been using the book as a guideline. So if I used the procedure outlined in the book, which calls for cleaning, what are the chances of the bond breaking down in the near term? I assume it is fairly low? thanks
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On the topic of Alchol wipes, you posted never to use them after scouring the surface..lest you loose the water break free, etc.. But..in your book you wrote to wipe the surface with alcohol after scouring (pages 19 and 24, I believe). This was for installing the grip and the reel seat. Maybe I am understanding this wrong? thanks Ernie
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Jay, Did you purchase a different drying arrangement for the offshore rods? Curious. Thanks Ernie
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Hi Guys, Thanks for the reply. What I want to do (copy) is in the link below.. See how the blue is right under the guide and is not interposed with the black wrapping thread..I think Raymond you hit the nail on the head and if I can just practice this correctly...! Ernie
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I am planning to underwrap my saltwater guides. I want under each roller/guide about 1-2mm of different color thread. I am planning on going from black to HT metallic for this. I know how to do this if I want to use the wrapping thread and an inlay, but my question is if I switch from the black wrapping thread to the HT mettallic and then back to the black thread, do I need to tie off the b
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Thank Fred, I tried that last nite and figured it would take me forever to do... I'm thinking of trying it again tonight while I watch 24.. I was going to try to make a PVC chuck and use my drill, but being of a non-mechnical nature, I sort of figured I would wreck the rest of the rod.. ernie
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Fred, et al.. My Hypalon is on the blank. I know now I should have tapered it before putting on the blank.. I do not have a lathe, so how would you recommend tapering the fit? I may just have to use it as straight grip. Looks a little funny, but not too bad.. Any advice is much appreciated. Ernie
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Does anyone recomend after you prep (properly) your black guides to seal the ends with black magic marker and a couple coats of CP? I was planning on double overwrapping the WO guides in D thread (each with a coat of CP) I was wondering if you did not use a magic marker the bare steel may offset the color of the overwrap? Thanks, Ernie
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There is a product called Micro Tinsel from Uni products that I use for fine tinsel on some of the flies that I tie. Ernie
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Tom, Are you saying to go with the 0.5 inch? thanks Ernie
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I have read Tom's book and FAQ section and did a search, but have a real quick question: I have blank where the end of foregrip is 0.8 (ID) and with the length on want it goes down to 0.64 inches (ID). This being said, it was mentioned on larger diameter grips (I am assuming 0.5 and above) it will stretch 1.2 to 1.5 its Inner Diameter. So if I use a 14inch grip with an ID of 0.5, I wil
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Thanks guys, Andrew - great idea on the spoons - I'll just take mine from the kitchen. Noone will notice..:)
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I know that you are not supposed to use the syringes and cups that come with kids medicine for thread epoxy due to silicon release. What about rodbond? I have so many of those damn cups lying around that I was curious? Also, do you have to be as precise as with thread expoxy? Thanks Ernie
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Red ,blue and yellow, but color is really a spectrum...about 400 to 700 nanometers. Just remember you perceive a different color if you add OBA's to the final product. OBA's are optical brightning agents. OBA's are seen in the UV sprectrum..measuring color with UV on versus UV off gives the person a flourescence index.. Enough on color theory, color is personal and I like the bright neon col
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Just when I got a plan together to go.... I will try to switch dates and be there. ps. to Billy, there is only one schedule to check and the Red Sox are in Tampa.. ernie
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