Thanks Guys I think I will just wait for my order to come in before I apply TM finish. I never thought about the scuffing problem but I was thinking that I might compromise clarity. Good points all and again thanks I'll wait A. Lynas
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I am waiting on an order of Threadmaster Finish and have a little Flexcoat Finish left. I just did a butt wrap and was wondering if I could seal it with the Flexcoat put on some diamaond pattern wraps over top of butt wrap and then seal it with the Threadmaster when it arrives. So simply cna you put threamaster finish over Flexcoat, are there any disadvantages to doing this. A Lynas
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I know that a fire and complications with insurance put Richard out of business for a while, but does anyone know if he is back in business yet or what the plans are for the future. I try and link to his site and I have no luck. I have not been able to communicate with Richard directly for some time. Richard's geography here in Ontario, Canada made him my best source for rod components so I ho
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I am a beginner rod builder who lives in Canada. In Canada I was just beginning to establish a business relationship with Richard from Richard's Rod and Reels when he had a fire and his business was put on hold. Since then I have been using Mudhole for many of my rod builds and I can only say that they are with out a doubt a quality outfit. They are always quick to answer my newbie questions a
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I posted this question about female ferrule repair several months ago and follwed this advice with success. As you mentioned, open up cracks as far as you dare. I used Flexcoat Rod Builders Epoxy Glue and worked into crevises. Then with a little wax on the male ferrule I put the two pieces back together. Once they were together at a spot where none of the cracks and crevises showed I snuggly
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