Hello Everybody, I need to shape a graphite arbor from 14mm down to 13.5mm. What and how do you sand/shape the exterior of a graphite arbor to your fittings? Thanks, Tony a.k.a. CHUY
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You can not beat the service, selection and pricing of Mark and Colleen's @#$%&. They are AWESOME and have anything you would ever need to build a rod. Thanks, TONY a.k.a. CHUY
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Hello Everybody, Thank you for all of your wisdom. What do you feel is the best Epoxy/Adhesive for a blank exposed reel seat? What are some ways to keep the blank section that will be exposed clean of as much expoxy/adhesive as possible and/or what are some tips to clean it up? Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, I'm still new that this fine art of ours and keeping seeing posts regarding "Dryer Boxes". What are Dryer Boxes and how do some of you have your built? What are the important key elements to have in a successful Dryer Box? Does anybody have pics or plans for one would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need my email. I don't know why it's hidden.
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What are some ideas for a homemade or store bought thread tension other than the the FLEXCOAT one that everybody sells because that is pinching my thread and giving me "SPIKEYS"? How is the PACBAY dual thread tensioner caddy? Thanks, TONY
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I think it might be bad thread because I got a roll from @#$%& and it looks fine. Thanks, TONY
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I just got my DVD from TOM in the mail today and one word........................WOW. Kudos to the production team. I'm about to sit down with the wife tomorrow to talk about next years show. If I thought I was in debt now. Wait until the show.............WOW.. Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, I keep wrapping my guides and having "Spikeys" pertruding out of my finish once I apply my finish. It happens with all of the finishes, too. I look closely before I apply the finish and I noticed it's microscopic slivers of thread. I try to remove them but they still show up. I wrap mostly freshwater rods so I'm trying to stay away from applying more than one coat of
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Matt, You might want to look up the following website. www.cobrahandle.com I think that's what you're looking for. Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, How do you determine the proper length of the rear handle of a split handle rod to fit a customers needs, specifically on Freshwater Bass Technique rods? ( i.e. Dropshot, Carolina Rig and etc.......) Thanks, TONY
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I saw the post regarding the RapidOGraph and did not notice this question asked. What do you use to write fine line details of your information on your rods? Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, I guess according to Andy at Lamar. The finish is fine. The LITE formula is suppose to be this way. He said if I'm look for a chip resistant finish then I need to go with the High Build. Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, It's been over a week now and still the same. I mean if this is normal then I can accept that. But if it's not I don''t know what else to do. HELP................... Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, It's been over a week now and still the same. I mean if this is normal then I can accept that. But if it's not I don''t know what else to do. HELP...................
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Hello Everybody, Sorry to bother everybody with another question about this subject but this is really bothering me. I have layed out three wraps on my "TEST" blank to test out my new batch of Threadmaster Lite that I got from Karen at Bingham and the finish as been on the bench for 5 days now and the finish does not seem to be hard like my flex coat and Diamondite. I mean I can
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Actually Billy, Our good friend DOC taught me to test new material on "testing blanks" which I am. I have not applied finish to my final rod. This is what is happening to my test rod blank. TONY
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Hello Everybody, I just got my first batch of Threadmaster from Karen at Bingham. Side note: AWESOME customer service and very fast service from Karen. Wife told me that she had no problems ordering from her. Thanks Karen. Tested out my Threadmaster Lite Finish and CP on some Red thread that came in the kit. I only put on one very thick coat and then applyed the finish. My read has some blo
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Saw this on another site regarding the ICAST show here in the West Coast and thought I would post it on here and ask your opions. I have no affiliation with this company. Just thought it was very interesting and might be something some of you might want to chime in on and say what you think. Thanks, TONY
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To be honest, The site loads up just fine for me but when I try to got somewhere else on the site like a sub page it gives me that message. It happens on both my home computer and work computer at multiple times that I have tried to visit the site. That's why I prefer WIN2000NT over this XP stuff. Maybe because of my field. Thanks, TONY
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I don't know if I'm the only person getting this message. But every time I got to "Mudhole" I keep getting the following message" 503 SERVICE UNAVAILABLE Sometimes if I'm lucky I can actually get the Home page. But then when I click on a tab on the left side I get the above message. I know IT stuff due to my line of work and have never come across this problem on any other si
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I would like to fit some rod with metal winding checks and would like to know how to sand/fit them to the blank so that there is no gap? What are some of the tools and techniques that some of you might use? Thank you to all that helped, TONY
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Tom, Thank you very much for your input. I might be looking to apply to this concept to my next rod, jerkbait rod. Thanks, Tony
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To Everybody, THANK YOU very much for all of your help. Tony
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I am new to rodbuilding and see alot of talk on the boards regarding "micro guides". Just wanted to post some questions to help me understand some things about "micro guides". What is the basic concepts and reasoning behind using "micro guides"? Does it really make that much of a difference especially on rods such as Freshwater Bass rods? What are the gener
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I am a newbie at these handles and at rodbuilding in general. How slick/slippery do these handles come out? Is there a way to make them more "grippy" or "tacky"? Do you think if I added strips of "X-flock" to the handle that it would cut down on the sensitivity? Thanks, TONY
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I just wanted to get all of your inputs and opinions on this. What do you think are the lightest and strongest that you have or would build on a dropshot rod? What do you think of the "Recoil" spinning guides, Pros and Cons? Thanks, TONY
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I just wanted to get your inputs on what you or your clients prefer and why. Jerkbait and Crankin' Rods - Fiberglass or Graphite and why? Thanks, TONY
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Hello Everybody, I have seen alot of board members suggest the SW967 as a good swimbait rod. There is a local here in California that is notorious for catching MONSTER bass on swimbaits. He has a custom made SW967 and he does not suggest it to be used on Huddleston's. The following is the reasoning: "The SW967 has a parabolic action. This action is great for hard baits like MS Slam
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You might also check out "DOC SKI's" video on rodbuilding. Check out @#$%& for more information. By far the best video and the nicest guy you will ever meet on the subject. Thanks, TONY
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To Everybody, Thank you to everybody that helped me out with the Ice Jigging Rod Blank Suggestions. I really appreciate the suggestions and helping me to understand. I am looking to place some "Matagi" lightweight butt caps onto my rods and would like to ask your assistance and input on how to install the female screw portion into the bottom of the blank? How do you install t
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