Tom. Why should the first ten get tip-top gauges, why not the last ten? I'm in, send my gauge to the boys in Irak. Dennis J. Danku
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Kinh, Using Rod Bond and drywall tape, I would sleeve 18" of the butt with an alumnum tube of a lesser dia. that will fit the gymbol, slick butt , and reel seat when assembled.Let rod bond dry for 24 hrs. under sleeve. Then again using Rod Bond and drywall tape, fit the gymbol, slick butt, and reelseat onto the tube making sure the reelseat and gymbol are aligned. If you were using Stewart T
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Derrek, If you fish out of Keyport or Seawarn ask Duke to give you a lesson in bucktailin' for Fluke or just watch him. He's in the money on most days. His blank of choice is a St.Croix 2S70HF2. I take 9 inches off both ends.He likes Fuji alconites set up for casting gear with a split grip. All black he likes the Stealt look. And thats it! It's his design and he's happy.
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Get a large O'ring, twist it into a figure 8,replace your drive belt with the figure 8 and it will run in reverse.
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Don, This is what I come up with. SH 1081 = 9ft. Fast,1/8-3/8 lure wt., .735 Butt , #6 tip, 1pc@3.5oz. SH 961 = 8ft. Fast,1/8-3/8 lure wt., .655 Butt, #6 tip, 1pc@27/8oz.
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Ridge, After a boo boo like that, I dont beleve not one of the gods that responded can help you. How many gods do you have anyway, and are they all online just waiting to be called upon? I think you should be careful calling for gods assistance on a rodbuilders fourm,after all, there are false gods in rodbuilding too! Sacrafice the lamb and start over. It will make you a better rodbuilder, teach
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Dave, I can probly help you at no cost if you will E-mail me some more info. There are different thread pitch on some reel seats. Thanks, Dennis
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The next time you restring your guitar, save those old strings. They come in real handy for cutting grip material and in different gauges too! Like when you need to trim a blank, use the heavy gauge E string.The spiral outer winding acts like a saw and cuts cleanly without any burs or splinters. Give it a try.
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Scott, How about a solid cork the size of a golf ball,Perfectly round with a flat belly that you can bore to size? If your interested, E-mail me. Dennis J. Danku
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Oops! Its St. Pats Day ,should be Green. Now where did I put that church key! Happy times to all.
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Creatxex Auto Air #5119 ORANGE. Comes out looking like a new car right off the showroom floor.
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Greg, I attended that show last year and met a guy that was showing/selling his rods that belonged to a club that was colled Tri State Rodbuilders. He was just over the river in Pa. and invited me to come to thier meetings if I wanted. If your looking to get together with other builders look him up when you go to the show or take up Billys offfer and plan to attend a NERBS event.
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Its about 20 mins. from Sayreville. There most likely will be some shops that build but dont expect to see much of it going on. Like Billy said, it,s a big place and the parking lot overflows so you know its going to be packed. Plenty to look at and people to talk to. A good way to kill an afternoon. Oh yeah, bring cash! Dennis J. Danku
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Billy, How true. As long as its Green and White and sez JETS, Its a Jets rod!
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Bob, If you can send me some pictures I might be able to help you. Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ)
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Barry, I did a boat rod for someone this past Christmas using Gudebrode #6779 in E and it came out right on cue. I still have quite a bit left of a 400 yd. spool, your wecome to it. Dennis J. Danku
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Hi Jeff, Thanks for the info, Like you I'm an underground wrapper too and was always fighting the dust problem. At one time I bought a filtration system but it was too big to hang and sent it back. I'll check into what have and see if it's good for my shop. Thanks, Dennis j. Danku (Sayreville,NJ)
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Jeff, What make and model did YOU get?
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ROD BOND
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Terry, Check your E-MAIL
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Dave, American Tackle (GBSF) @ Mudhole
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Jim, Also multi spool thread carrage and 4oz.spool bobin attachment.
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Jim, $1300.PLUS 12ft. bed, 2 motors, 2extra rod holders,tool rest, end stock, center boring jig. If you want to do it all,youhave to get it all.
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Derrek, The most economical way around this situation is to take a hands on approch, and this is how I would do it. Attend some of your local upcomming fishermen flea markets. You'll find alot of rodbuilding items (new /used) that can be inspected right on the spot with prices that end in a whisper. Another thing you can do while your there if your budget
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Jeff, E-mail me, I can help you with those guides. Dennis J. Danku(Sayreville,NJ)
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Jeff, Please post a picture or mic the rind for its gauge also frame style, bracing and color. A little more on point now. Dennis J. Danku
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Well Tom, If your gonna go stem to stern on rodbuilding in your new book it most likley will be a condensed version of specific topics for advanced builders. RodMaker hardcover? Just a thought, Dennis J. Danku(Sayreville,NJ)
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Tom, With all thats new in rodbuilding since the turn of the centry (2000) I dont see how you can fit all of that info into one book for $25.00. I was thinking more in the way of a 26 volume encyclopedia @ $25. a vol. I'm on board for whatever you pen. Good reading, Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ)
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Ted, From my rewrapping experience Red and Yellow is correct. Dennis J. Danku(Sayreville,NJ)
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Tom, I have'nt received mine yet but, I will be asking for more to be displayed at the shops I service. I for one think its a great idea.The symbol will bring recongnition and respect for the craft. Thank you, Dennis J. Danku(Sayreville,NJ)
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