Hi, I use a Russell International Utility knife # P94807. It can also be called an offset knife and also a sandwich knife. The handle is offset about 40* from the blade. This has a serrated cutting edge. I lay the flat of the knife on the blank and saw my way thru the grip. Then I use dry wall grid #80 that I cut into 1" strip from a full sheet to remove the left over grip materia
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Skipp Hi, To the best of my knowledge you have the 3 that Dale wrote.
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Hi gang, We just picked up a 6th "old RodCrafter' to join our group. A shame we can't all travel together but we are coming from NY, and Ma.
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Hi JB, Rod varnish is what they used. I would dip my finger in the bottle and then rub it into the wraps. We would redo this every so often. As a young boy my father would fish with linen line. At the end of the trip he would rinse the line in fresh water and then spool it on a line drying spool. When the line was dry he would respool it onto the reel. If he did not do this the line w
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Hi Russ, I have hundreds of those wooden butts, mostly longer ones. Will you believe that I have lots of the wooden hosels they used? The ones where you wrapped the thread up on them. They will probably end up in my casket for ballast, ha,ha!
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Hi, These rods were sold around the 1950's in the New York area. Many rods like that were 2 piece rods. Someone else may be better able to pin point the date better.
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Bill Batson Hi Bill, I had to come to the ICRBE so I could meet you and your team,. My only chance to do so. I am hoping to come back with a couple of new model blanks for my The Long Islander Series of rods. Neil
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Hi, Just received a phone call and now our group is up to 6 attendees. keeps getting better and better. Capt Neil
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Hi Bill, Thank you for the invite. Now we know where to go. (actually we are always being told where to go, ha ha) Just had my bowl of oatmeal for today. Ha,ha! Hey, while at the Show I hope to find an eatery that serves a great plate of creamed chipped beef on toast. Old Navy habits die hard! Hi Tom, I have been following this Show since it started. Have spoken with many atte
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Hi, I use 2 coats of flat white paint. Then 1 coat of Fex Coat color preserver. This coats the white paint with a hard coating. Now the pull thru string will not pull white paint off with it. HTA pearl or white nylon A shows up pure white. Capt Neil
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Hi, By all means go to the show. You will meet the greatest people and learn from them. You will see products, see samples of custom rods built by some of the best custom rod builders ever. I love RodMaker mag but also love to hold the things we see in the mag and talk to the guys who had the idea. AND, I have yet to go to the show. I base this on all the seminars that I have travelled to
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Hi, I am sorry to hear about your friend Artie. A few years ago I had the pleasure of talking with him on the telephone several times about rod building. I enjoyed those chats and learned much. Thank you Artie and may you rest in peace. The custom rod raffle is a great tribute to your friend. I would be interested in purchasing tickets in order to help his widow. I hope the info will b
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Hi, Looks like I am finally going to THE SHOW!!! Yeah baby! Just got my reservations for Fri, Sat and Sun evenings. Anyone have good ideas how to get from the Raleigh airport to Hi PT. Southwest Air will bring me to Raleigh. Thanks. Capt Neil Faulkner 631-567-8049
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Hi, Always an interesting topic. I was told that Diawa offered spiral wrapped rods for a couple of years in the late 80's. I did not see them so I am unable to confirm this info. Anyone remember these? I love it when guys on a party boat try to realign my guides thinking they are helping me out. And this is a one piece rod. People with health issues are more open to what a spiral
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