Chuck, Go to a industrial supply house and ask for: 3M SAFETY-WALK #310. Been using this product for a few years now, it's the same as what your looking for. I like it. It has a textured surface,not like sandpaper. A nice alternative to cork tape. You'll have to buy a full roll. I get mine from FASTENAL CO. No special account needed, open to the general public.
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Jan, Also, try VERSITEX.2'nd from the bottom on the left.
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Jan, I have gold frames in sizes 30, 25,& 20 only. Try Pac-Bay BBSG's
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Bryan, Why not offering to send the merchant a pre-paid mailer for your small items?
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I've been using a belt sander for about 5 years now, and wo'nt go back to files unless we have a power failure.
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Chris, CUI F-1 series glass Big Water blanks. Check these out.
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Joe, The name of the shop was Midland Tackle on old Rt.17. It was about the size of a boxcar and Woody,s right thier catalog was printed on newsprint stock.It was a great little shop and was a sad day when it closed. It was quite a trip up there from where I live but, always enjoyed the drive. I still have some of the old catalogs and post cards they sent when they were closing. Now, where did yo
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Rich, They pop up at fishing flea markets as was the case yesterday at the HI-MAR STRIPER CLUB event. One table had grips and blanks if you had a use for them. I did'nt! Dennis J. Danku (SAYREVILLE,NJ)
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Clyde, I just measured the ones on hand, its 1.035. Hope this helps. Dennis
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Bob, Mine is a CLASSIC VARIABLE CONTROLLER, made by LINEMASTER cat.no. 77SN7A, LINEMASTER SWITCH CORP. from WOODSTOCK,CT This pedal came with my RENZETTI when purchased new.
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Tom, I'm a life member of B.A.S.S. and I still have early issues dating back to NOV/DEC 1975. Unfortunately I just gave all of my past issues (except for my first eight issues) to one of the shopkeepers.Thats how I got into rodbuilding in the first place. After reading an article about how the pros use a slew of rods for different baits and presentations of them, I decided the only sure way to ge
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Withdraw $15.00 and get Toms book. It'll be the best money you ever spent.
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A bank book!
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Buzz, I have a Renzetti, 12' bed, 4 uprights,1/10 hp, and I also opted for the HD turning motor plus all the turning guides and supports. The reason I went for the turning motor was because I smoked up a motor doing grips on an old Rod Smith I had from the 80's. I wanted to upgrade my unit but did'nt want to chance burning up another motor. It runs at a constant 1500 rpm's unless you adjust the b
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Stan, I've had it checked and dated about three years ago by a guy that deals in antique fly rods. Basically he said the same thing as Tom,(1890 - 1905). He had about four on display in pristene condition and was only asking about $190.Mine has no markings or builders info on it and I have not seen another rod like it so I dont know its true value. I can post pictures if it would help.
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Stan, I've had it checked and dated about three years ago by a guy that deals in antique fly rods. Basically he said the same thing as Tom,(1890 - 1905). He had about four on display in pristene condition and was only asking about $190.Mine has no markings or builders info on it and I have not seen another rod like it so I dont know its true value. I can post pictures if it would help.
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Stan, I've had it checked and dated about three years ago by a guy that deals in antique fly rods. Basically he said the same thing as Tom,(1890 - 1905). He had about four on display in pristene condition and was only asking about $190.Mine has no markings or builders info on it and I have not seen another rod like it so I dont know its true value. I can post pictures if it would help.
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Thank you Chris and Jay,I did'nt think Netcraft would have something to replace those rings. I'm hoping I could stay within the period of creation for the hardware. Black and red silk I have. Again, Thank you to both of you guys and may Santa be good to you.
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Where can I get those rings. My brother gave me one of those rods about five years ageo. Its a 3pc,12ft, and has 2 tips.Needs to be rebuilt, its in rough shape.All pieces are held in a in a form fitted holder. NO case or sock.All the windings are frayed. Sorry I jumped in here, but this is the first i've seen on this topic.
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Hey Yash, If your hand reaming ,your gonna have to start small and step it up in about 3 or 4 sizes. It sounds like that stuff is really brittle or your too agresive. Three sizes of reamers cant do it all! If you have a lathe with a tool stock holder , get youself a set of boreing bits. Mark the depth and you should be able to knock it out in one pass. I you have neather, tr
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I could send you a picture if you unhide your E-Mail.
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No heat or chemicals. Use a utility knife blade held verticly to the blank surface and start scraping from butt to tip. Dont ever hold the blade as if you were going to slice into the blank. Try a scrap piece first to get the hang of it. You have to learn how much pressure it takes to get the finish off. Sometimes all you have to do is draw the blade across the surface and it will shread or flak
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I confess, I bought the chart and P.T. Brnum lives.
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Charles, Would the butt section be about 18" long including a Varmac RS4 with a 1" collett. Have many wood butts and Varmacs. The butt also has a chrome gymbol. N.O.S.
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Bill, From a 1980 catalog I have: BT 8420 is a boat blank 7' Med action Med Lt power 18 - 25 line test .800 butt size tip size #10 Weight 7oz. They came in brown or white. Regardless of power,all have light tips.
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Adam, Unhide your e-mail and send me a picture of one of the guides. I may be able to help you.
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Fuji now makes a 50mm Alconite so, thats a start. Take it from there in alconites.
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Gene, Cut the reel seat free of the old blank and bore it out to fit the new blank . Your arbor material is already in the reel saet.
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Tom, Were each of the breaks done at oposeing extreame tempetures?
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Chris, I been using PAC-BAY BBSG's on a 9ft bunkerspoon rod in these quanitys & sizes: 1#20,1#16,3#12, and 4#10 without failure. Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ) Ps: include a roller top
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