John, I round the corners of mine off with an electric knife, then turn on Lamar mandrels in my hobby lathe. Hope this helps, Noel
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Steve, I cant comment on the whole not being parallel with the body, because I have never seen this. As far as the recess in the end of the seat, I inlet my handle into this space. I build my own handles so I just take down the area to be inletted and when glueing everything up I shove the seat onto the handle. I would scuff up any area except where the "exposed" section is into a
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In an earlier post Tom said the new issue is mailing today. Hope this helps, Noel
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In reference to Mr. James Gentz basically saying there in no way possible to get a thin finish with High Build. I can do it and have seen numerous others do it with no problems. Now Mr. Gentz i'm even gonna tell you how I do it....I put on my finish as usual just a little thinner initially, then as the rod is turning or you can turn it by hand, you lightly scrape all the excess finish off of the
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Curtis, If ALL the specs are the same there is no difference. Some manufactures/vendors list these in different places for someone looking for a "spinning" or "casting" blank. But any blank can be "cross built" to anything you want it to be as long as the specs meet your requirments. As far as a website to get info on the different blanks most of the sponsors here
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Dove, If you are really sure you were careful about the measurements then I would think that you didnt mix it enough. When your mixing and you've think you've mixed enough, mix some more and then more to be sure. Speaking from experience here.... How are you measuring your finish? I use syringes from Flex Coat and never had a problem. Also Flex Coat and i'm sure others recommend mixing at leas
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Pat, Yeah it would probably be ok to use just make sure you can get the grip and handle on before it starts to set up, which isnt very long!! I use the 2 ton epoxy which takes longer to start setting up. Like I said i'm sure it would work but just make sure you have your ducks in a row my friend if/when you try it, but I would recommend getting some 2 ton or rod bond. Hope this helps, Noel
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Levi, On my PacBay Rodsmith the top turns away from me, thats the way I taught myself so it was natural for me when I started using a power wrapper. Noel
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Ro, I get it too. I'm sure when all the upgrades and bugs are worked out of the new software this will all be cleared up. Noel
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Bill, I recieved my catalogs last week as well, and I think they are the best rod building catalogs bar none. Nice layout, in color, easy to browse and find prices in price sheet by the page numbers. Very well done!!! Noel
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Does anyone know how these attach to the blank? Are they like other buttcaps? Thanks in advance, Noel
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Does anyone know or heard when the new AmTak Titans are going to be available??? I have a rebuild standing in the corner waiting for them to come out. Thaks, Noel
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Dana, You go 360 degrees around the guide then around the blank and then 360 around the guide again and repeat for a total of three times. You dont make three consecutive 360 degree wraps around the guide. Hope this helps, Noel
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Al, Another option for removing finish is if you can get the thread started where you can "unroll" it off of the blank and most of the finish will come off with the thread. I would wear some type of glasses while doing this because there will probably be projectiles flying around looking for a place to land.....like in your eyes. OUCH!!! Hope this helps, Noel
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No Putter I havent made one yet either.........your probably the runner-up to the worlds greatest procrastinator I've got to be the champion, just ask my wife!!!
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Well guys I finally made one of the Quick Clamp cork clamps today that Mr. Ellis Mendiola and some others have made and I have only one thing to say...............why didn't I think of that!! I've had one of these Quick Clamps laying around the shop for a while now wondering what I could use it for rodbuilding wise and I'm proud to say it now has a purpose. Great idea and a whole lot faster and e
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I use 91% Isopropyl alcohol and it works just fine. Hope this helps, Noel
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Marc, This very subject is a new series in Rodmaker magazine now. Maybe Mr. Kirkman can shed some more light on this. Hope this helps, Noel
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Yeah I get it too now, didnt at first but have in the last couple days. Noel
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Thanks guys!!! Noel
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Hey guys, Can I spiral wrap using single foot guides after one or two double foots? Any problems with this?? Thanks in advance, Noel
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Hey guys, Can I spiral wrap using single foot guides after one or two double foots? Any problems with this?? Thanks in advance, Noel
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Kevin, You should everything covered then make long horizontal strokes to even everything out.Make sure you dont put too much finish on your wraps, which is the culprit to most uneven finish jobs in my opinion. Hope this helps, Noel
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I just finished stripping down a blank to rebuild for myself.....finally! I am gonna recoat with Permagloss and was wondering how many coats to put on? I"m thinking like two or three, is this right? Thanks in advance, Noel
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John, Do you see two pics on Andys page? If so its the dark stuff on the right hand picture. Noel
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Bruce, No problem about the misspost. You can buy some motors from allelectronics.com for a couple of buck a piece and make your own dryer. Yeah you can build it to use on your homemade wrapper, but a dryer is not needed. Alot of folks dry by hand. I use a motor from all electronics besides also using my Pacbay Rodsmith drying attachment. If you need more info on the allelectronics motors
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Lol I like the way you guys think!!! Two different prices...GENIUS!! lol Doug, I hate to say it but I think I could let my two year old do it and it look better. But I do understand that most dont have the knowledge or patience to do what we do everyday with this stuff so I really cant throw any rocks here. Noel
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I have just completed the worst repair job ever. I got a rod in yesterday that the guy broke three guides off of and attempted to do his own repair. He took the guides and wrapped with braided line then put on a lot and I mean lot of superglue on the line. Usually you can cut the thread or line in this case and peel it back off the rod, but this guy must've tied a knot in each wrap because I coul
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Thanks to all who sent me emails. Noel
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Andy has it fixed now. You should all be able to check out the new stuff. Noel
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