Added a spring to put reverse tension on the thread if needed
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Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page. The photos on the top half of the page do not change when you hit the next page key on my screen.
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Poker chips make excellent spacers, lots of colors and very easy to sand.
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Thanks - The horizontal bars have a slot machined in them that matches the width of the upright bar. Once put together, a right angle with always be maintained. I used ball bearings in the wheels - # R3ZZ.
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I made these several years ago for my lathe - still working great.
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Topic title is Squeaking guides
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Gates #3M315
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RodMaker Magazine Volume 10 issue 5 has full plans for a full length foot pedal control mounted under the work bench.
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There was a vendor at this years Rod Expo that had a source for them. Don't remember his name but I have his card somewhere. I'll try to locate the info for you.
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I have used a lot of Klass Kote to put a protective clear coat on re-painted lures, jig heads and spinnerbaits. It is easy to spray and little practice is needed to get a glass like finish. The cured finish is very tough but I do not think is flexible once it has cured. After a 7 day cure, it is very hard to leave a impression in the finish with your fingernail. I have never tried to apply it on
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I turned down a short piece of 1/2 inch aluminum rod to 1/4 inch diameter -- I left a flange 1 inch from one end to butt the cork rings up -- threaded the short end -- I then made a aluminum ferrule to fit the inside of the butt end then drilled and threaded it then glued it in. I have made fighting butts in several different lengths for different applications on these rods. I will add some
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Here is a photo of a butt I made for the Alps triangle seat
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Check out -- I have bought Fuji guides from them that are not available in the U.S.
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The drive belt is made by Gates -- do a search here for the part number -- you made be able purchase one locally.
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Fuji gold IG guides are available from several tackle and rod building dealers in Japan.
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The chuck can be cleaned to almost new condition. Take a allen wrench and remove the three aluminum jaws first ---- easier not having to work around them. I would use a wire brush first then move on to a medium emory cloth with a light machine oil. You should find some machine marks/lines that go around the chuck -- you will remove more rust and crud if you brush and sand following the lines
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I have a Daiwa 500 spool that measure 1.43 inches and a 1000 that measures 1.65 inches
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Here's one ----
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Dayton makes a 1/10 hp thats looks the same --- you can see a photo of it on Grainger's web site.
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Count me in too.
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Is the finish on the " Ion Gold " guides suitable for constant use in saltwater ?
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Click on the Photo link above - go to the equipment section. You will find several lathes that use the 80/20 for a base.
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All guide sizes are listed on the Japanese site -- takes a lot of searching but they are there. www.fujitackle.com
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I use 1/8" masking tape to wrap the syringes at the 1cc and 2cc marks.
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The difference in both pulley sizes should put your drying speed around 10 revolutions a minute.
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Pick up a syringe from a veterinarian, pet supply store or farm supply store -- the ones used for large animals have larger needles and will work the best.
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I have used several Alps seats on fly rods - like them a lot. Here's a photo of one.
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