I wish I could dip it. I didn't intend to put anything on it . Now the client wants a glossy shine on it. Handle ,seat, and ferrules are fitted,lapped and epoxied on, ready for guides. Will go with the Marine Spar and put it on by hand. Thanks guys.
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Ok. Thanks Tom.
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Building a Bamboo fly rod (8 ft 3 pc 5 wt). Customer wants a glossy finish on the whole rod. Will Threadmaster 1 be flexible enough to use ? I would use only one coat I think. I have never used this finish. I don't want to use PG or Varnish. Both dry too fast.
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I have an AT machine with the upgraded chuck. I had the same problem even with a perfectly level rod. I cut pieces of rubberized cork (1/4" thick) from a sheet I got from Walmart and epoxied them to the plastic jaw covers. I then cut the rubberized cork on an angle ,front to back.. thickest part on the forward edge of the jaw,,thinner part to the rear. Then with a dremel and a little drum
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I use it quite often and love the stuff. I have found that burlap does an excellent job of removing the mess.
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Thanks Robert. I knew I had read that somewhere but couldn't remember where. That's exactly how I did it. Worked perfectly.
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Do I need to apply an adhesive to EVA before installing the heat shrink tubing ? I couldn't find any info on the subject.
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Thanks Don. And also I found what I was looking for in the Library. Should have looked there first. Thanks Tom K.
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Am building 2 rods to give away to a local High School Bass Team. I remember seeing a Tutorial a year or two ago on proper rod care and handling. If anyone has a copy of that, please e-mail it to me ( jbhunt@logantele,com). I would like to give a copy of it with each rod.
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I will definitely try that. Thanks Joe.
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I am building a MHX CCB865 for a client. He wanted an ECSM seat. The largest I have on hand in a size 16 is 14 mm and it is too small. Will a 15 mm ream out to fit this blank ? Where it sits , it measures 16.5 mm. I don't want to go to a size 17 if I can keep from it.
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Sorry, misunderstood the question. Burnish as Bill said and finish. I never have a problem with it. Two coats of finish will make it hardly noticeable.
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I found Krylon Fusion works great if you can find the colors you want.
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Thanks guys. I will get a new one.
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After the first coat of finish is dry, trim off the nubs with a single edge razor blade.
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Can U-40 Cork Seal be rehydrated ? I don't use much and it appears to have almost dried up in the container.
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Peter; I installed a Top with the braces welded on top of the tube, the rod came back with the reel full of tiny slivers of Mono. I will never again use a Top with the braces welded on top of the tube.
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Hey, Bob is very photogenic . I like it.
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Tom, it wont harm the blank. I'm sure Chuck made a typo. It works on paint and varnish. Wont harm the fibers or resins of the blank.
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Citra Strip is the best way to get it off. I never have to scrape the blank with a blade. Like Chuck said, a paper towel to clean it off. I also found Burlap works great also.
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Anyone have any idea what the first 2 items are on the " Most Recent" Buy / Sell page ?????
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I build just about all of my Crankin rods on Popping blanks anymore. You can get them in various powers. My guys love them.
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Use Tite-Bond III instead of Epoxy on regular cork. And also pay close attention to what John Powell said.
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I bought a 4' section for mine. The base extrusions did not match up very well. The rod stands won't slide past the joint in the base. I am considering cutting it in half and mounting the chuck and motor on the half section.
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Good reading. I was curious about other builders experiences. I am getting a lot of repairs in with guide rings popped out. It appears the majority are being stepped on while laying on the boat deck. That's all part of being a Bass tournament fisherman I guess. I don't mind fixing them if they don't mind breaking them.
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Will the PacBay Minima micros stand up to Braided line without grooving ?
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I use a Rainshadow IP840 and throw an 1/8 oz jig and tube at least 90 ft. If it will do that , it should throw an 1/8 on Rooster tail just as well if not better. I think the IP series will load better than an SJ series. Of course this is just an old Crappie fisherman's opinion.
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Would something like this work ? You can strap it to the arm.
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I can see Timberlake jumping all over this one. Would be neat on a butt cap.
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Frank; after you are satisfied with the cleaning job and the guide wraps are finished and dried , use Lemon Pledge sprayed on to a soft cloth, wipe down the rod and buff it with another soft clean cloth. She will look brand new. BTW , I cut up worn out "T" shirts into 6 or 8 inch squares just for polishing rods.
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