Tom, i don't think you can go wrong with the Blanks you are considering. Two years ago i purshased a Batson RX7 ISJ782, i was so impressed with that Blank that i purchased 4 more of them. Yesterday , on the many recommendations i have received on Mudhole's MHX Blanks. I threw in one MHX SJ783 with the order that i placed on Friday. Hope this is of some Help Tom...Cheers!!! Wayne
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Andrew, John...Thanks for the heads up. They do look very good in Andrews Photos, thanks Andrew for posting!! most appreciated. Cheers Fella's....Wayne
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Hi Fella's..can anyone speak to the Quality of the Custom Rod Builder series of EVA foam split grips sold by Mudhole. Specifically item # RSG4T-EVA and RSG3T-EVA. Thanks in advance Guys...Cheers....Wayne
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Bill, my pleasure, glad i could help!! Wayne
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Bill, the Lower Clamp [ Vertical ] support is 1/16'' Flat Bar 3 3/16" High, 1 3/8" Wide. the slot in the bracket is 1/4" Wide and 1" High [ vertical travel of slot ] . The end of the 1/4" x 1 " slot starts at 11/16"of an inch from the Bottom of the vertical Bar. Hope this makes sense Cheers....Wayne
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Ken...Good stuff!! Have fun with the Weaves, something i have to try myself in the near future. First order of Business is to purchase the Loom. i had best get my act in gear and order it!! L.O.L Nice talking to you...have a great Weekend....Wayne
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Kenneth, i missed your last post Friday night..sorry. all i did was "Google" @#$%&" and Wham!! got connected directly to thier site. hope this helps.best regards...Wayne
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Kenneth, i just tried it .got in no problem. i don't know nearly enough about computers to help you. but everything on this end allows me access to the Picto Weave site. Im certain one of the Lads on this site can help you.Cheers!! Wayne
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Gary, i just got Home and noticed your post on the board. i sent you an e-mail. i am more than happy to help you out. all the Best...Wayne
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HI Guy's...just got back from my local Rod Building supplier. When i noticed 6 bottles of Gudebrod #111 Colour preserver under one of the display counters. it is amber in colour and are in glass bottles. im familiar with #811, i have used it. The young Lad behind the the counter was not familiar with it. [ part time student staff ]. just curious if any of you Gentleman are familiar with Gudebrod
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Roger, John... thanks guy's im going to protect the frame with rubber and gently twist the frame with fine needle nose pliers.The Ring is not twisted Roger, it is the frame itself, that in relation to the foot is not quite perpendicular. i will be certain to make the correction down close to the foot when i twist the frame a wee bit to square up the Ring. i don't want any torque near the Ring.
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Steve, that is correct. i am hesitant to twist the frame for fear of compromising the structural integrity of the ring at that area where it sits in the frame. i take it i should keep the bend down low on the frame near the foot. Ellis.. thanks to you as well. i have dressed the underside of the feet. i always do. However they all have a slight flange on each side. which, that along with the fact
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Hi Fellas, i need some help. Occasionally i will get single foot spinning guides,in which the guide foot is slightly off center in relationship to the actual guide ring. here in lies my problem . after i center the guide foot on the blank, and center the guide ring as well. the guide ring is no longer 90 degrees or square to the blank. it is slightly twisted. i have purposely " Thrown"
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Merry Christmas to all of my Custom Rod Building Brothers and Sisters!! Have a great Holiday, wishing you all a Terrific New Year as well!!!! Cheers!! Wayne
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Paul, Lee Valley Tools carry a 150 mm extension for Forstner bits. www. leevalley.com hpoe this helps a bit. Cheers!! Wayne
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Donna, look at Batson Rainshadow [ sponsor on the left ] Model IFT904, IFT 905.7'-6'' med.fast actions.RX-7 graphite. also their Forecast RX-6. 7'-6''., FT-905 . IFT 904 has med.heavy power, the IFT 905 heavy power. just a start Donna, hope this helps, Cheers!
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Mark, i have to agree with Roger. i have NEVER!!! met a Spincast reel that i liked! i realize that does not help you much. However i would try to teach the'' Wee Bride'' to learn to love spinning reels. just my two cents worth, Cheers!!!
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Hi Guys!, can anyone tell me where to purchase Corian for use in turning grips.. i can only find sources for Kitchen countertops!!! thanks in advance!!...cheers...Wayne
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Thanks Thomas, i'll check Mudholes site. i appreciate your reply ! ....Cheers!
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does any one know if Matagi manufacture trim rings that fit Texalium tubes from Lamiglas? thanks in advance gentleman!
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HI Brian, check out Golden Witch Technologies.they specialize in Bamboo fly rods and components. great web site.
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God Bless ya' Tom for stepping up to the plate. many others as noted dont. im with the boy's, mine will be very proudly displayed on the back window of my truck!!! cheers, Wayne
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Gary, check your e- mail i have sent you the info you need to contact Joe Fehr, in order to subscribe to Rodmaker magazine. cheers !!!! Wayne
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Hi Guys!, would any of you happen to know of a source where i can purchase 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 or 2x2 turning squares of Burl Walnut? i have looked every where and cant find a source. any info would be appreciated. thanks in advance.note to Mike Barkley, Diane intercepted me on the way to the UPS store.she can have that package i have promised you shipped from her office. Mike i apologize for the delay
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Tom, i certainly understand and appreciate the financial risk that you personally take in order to put on an event of the size and scope that is the ICRBE.i can only speak for myself, and bear in mind im not familiar with the financial aspects of what it takes to put on an event like this. however in my humble opinion an $8. entrance fee for such an outstanding event is to say the least dirt chea
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Hi guys! a good buddy of mine approached me on the weekend asking me to build a walleye rod for him.one of the things he requested was a nickel siver butt cap with his initials engraved on the cap. my question is what , if anything could you coat the cap with ? surely the area engraved will tarnish or otherwise oxidize.any one dealt with this situation before? any suggestions would be greatly app
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Hi guys !! i want to take this opportunity to thank Tom Kirkman, Joe Fehr, Dave Orr and Robert Tignor at Fishsticks 4 U. Joe contacted Tom inquiring if it were possible to bring Rod Maker back into Canada.Joe put forth time ,expense and a lot of leg work im sure to get the ball rolling on this.Tom ,im certain, had to put forth valuable time and effort to facilitate this. Dave Orr got in touch wit
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Bill = god bless ya' , that young lad will NEVER forget what you have done.i know he will treasure that rod forever!!!! so a VERY merry Christmas to you sir and terrific new year. and to all the rodcrafters out there,merry christmas ,and a great new year!! seasons greetings from the great white north
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Hi Fella's! this is a long shot ,but i will ask anyhow.my buddy bill from work has two 10 foot fenwick factory spinning rods whose model number he does not know. both rods have had thier tip section broken in transit on the way to a fly in trip. he tells me they broke approx. six in. from the tip.he wants to know if there is a source for fenwick blanks out there.something i could not answer for
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Duane, i couldnt agree any more!! i sent an order in to fishsticks,my first and certainly not my last!! robert not only put the order together he shipped it 5 days BEFORE!!! my money order arrived at his end,it sure doesnt get any better than that!!! i suppose i should not be surprised after having read previous posts about thier customer service.actually im not surprised im blown away!!!!! chee
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