Jonathan... Add Batson to that list as well...some of thier Blanks are made in the U.S
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Jonathan.. Im afraid your Instructor is mistaken, as Graphite [ Fibres / Cloth ] are produced in a number of Countries throughout the World. It is not something exclusive to NASA. As for U.S based manufacturers..St. Croix, Sage, Lamiglas, Loomis...just to name a few.
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Wylie...Check your e-mail...Cheers!!!....Wayne
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Duane...i just did a dry fit for you ,,, the Keyway on the Batson HEFGA EVA16C is approximately half of the width of the Key on the American Tackle Aero hood. Nor is the Batson key quite as high as the Amtak. There is too much play, i personally wouldn't go with this set up Duane...too much slop. Cheers!!!....Wayne
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Ron... my pleasure...Welcome to the " Addiction " my Friend. This site is a Treasure trove of information and the People even better.You likely won't meet a nicer group of Folks!!... Enjoy!!!!
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Ron, i just received the same non-water based Casons formula. I used it on Guide wraps last Night for the first time. Really nice product, i have not used it on Inlays however. I have always used Flex coat for Inlays, it works well for me. i will try the Casons on some scrap feathers and see how it works out. Cheers!!! ....Wayne
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Bill...i agree with Tom, i have had a power wrapper for years and rarely do i ever use the motor / power feature. i find wrapping by hand to be more accurate. Just a personal observation...Cheers!!....Wayne
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Hey " Doc ", i would be more than Happy to take the Sun off your hands for a Day...or a 100 or so!!! ...Cheers Doc, ...Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your Family. Have a Great Holiday...Cheers!!!....Wayne
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of the Custom Rod Builders out there everywhere!!!!...Cheers from the Great White North!!!! Man...i just gotta' get down South this Winter...Brrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!!!
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Nick...check your E- mail...Wayne
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Nick , where do you Live???...im in Toronto
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Steve...Janns Netcraft have them. I Know... i purchased a bunch in July for the ACS, Click on their Winding Check category. Scroll down the page a bit, you will find them. Fit both 16 & 17 mm seats. Cheers!!! wayne
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Gentleman...Thank you for all your input, it is most appreciated!!!! Casons Crystal Clear is now on my "shopping list ". Cheers Fellas!!!...Wayne
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Would any of you Gentleman, who have used Cason's " Crystal Clear " Colour Preserver in their non- water based Formula. Be able to tell me if the consistency of this product is thin??. Or is it more " glue " like, an example .... the newer version that Gudebrod came out with for their 811. Which i did not like at all. Most accounts i have read on the Gudebrod 811 version, we
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Slightly different Twist on the same subject. One Saturday morning my Wife opens the Door leading to the Recreation room, my Shop being located seperately and off to one side. She Hollers "Wayne, Paul is on the Phone!!! ". So i decide to take the call upstairs in the Kitchen. Shoot the breeze with my Buddy for 10 minutes, hang up, go back down to my Shop. Now i spend the next 20 minutes
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Darrin, Thank You so much for your response. My Question has indeed been answered. All the Best Darrin, ..Cheers!!!!
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Jeff, the largest Agate Guides available in nickle silver that i know of are avaiable in 14 mm only. The supplier is a non sponser of this site. You can e-mail me for the suppliers name, if you can live with the 14 mm size. hope this helps a bit... As to whether there is a source out there for 16 mm Agates. Someone else may know ..Good Luck with your search Jeff...Cheers!!
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Jeff, the largest Agate Guides available in nickle silver that i know of are avaiable in 14 mm only. The supplier is a non sponser of this site. You can e-mail me for the suppliers name, if you can live with the 14 mm size. hope this helps a bit... As to whether there is a source out there for 16 mm Agates. Someone else may know ..Good Luck with your search Jeff...Cheers!!
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John..you can absolutely apply CPover the Blank, without any issues. No worries.
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Would any of you Gentleman happen to know the difference in the height, if any. Between American Tackles HTRLC casting / stripper guides and their HHRLC casting guides. As there are no dimensions provided in American Tackles new catalouge. Thanks in advance Fellas...Cheers!!!...Wayne
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Jay...Welcome to the " Addiction ". You are on the right track Jay, as you simply will not find a greater group of Folks who so willingly and in such an unselfish manner share their Knowledge and ask nothing in return. So Welcome Aboard!!! By the way... there are no Dumb Questions!!. it's all part of the learning process. Cheers !!....Wayne
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Nick...i have been wanting to try "Crackle Paint" on reel seats myself. Can any of you Gentlemen recommend a "Brand" or Manufacturer if you like. As i have only used Metallics on reel seats. More specifically.... in my time spent in stores purchasing Metallic spray paint, i have only seen "Hammered or Textured " finishes as anything other than Metallics. Thanks Fella
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Greg..look at St.Croix 3S70MF-F or Mudholes CRB series IS7OM both available in that Colour...Cheers....Wayne
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It must be a REALLY!!!!! Cool Idea...'cause Mike ain't Talkin' about it ...L.M.A.O !!!
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So Mike, Gettin' ready to wrap , then post it on the Photo pages ???? L.O.L !!!...Cheers Kid!!!!
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Wayne... if you don't mind me asking, who's Colour preserver do you use on Maderia??? Thanks Wayne
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Isaiah, Hopeless search on Painting Blanks?????? Take your own advice hit " All Dates " on the search feature. I tried it, and got 17 pages of info!!! Dating from 8 months ago to 9 years ago!!! By the way im not trying to be a Smart @##. im trying to help. Check out the search function again .There is a great deal of info on the subject. Cheers My Friend!!
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Matt, i just completed a St. Croix SC111 for a customer who is using the Shimano C14. between the split grips i used Gudebrod Metalliic Red # 9326 Metallic Silver # 521 Metallic Black # 9001 and a touch of Metallic Gold # 9000, the Gold picks up the Gold Lettering on the Reel. The Match was excellent Matt., better than i imagined. Hope this Helps a bit ...Wayne
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American Friends and Neighbours. In Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. [ Oct.11, 2010 ] As Ken stated, thanks for this Forum and the great people associated with it!!! Cheers Everyone!!! Have a great Day!!! Wayne
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Mike, Mudhole carry Snakeskin. Sold by the inch. i purchased 16" of Diamondback from them in July. Very nice Quality. hope this helps...Cheers!!! Wayne
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