As I stated above if you put a wrap of the 60 side by side with the 40 it will be noticeably smaller. Do a test wrap and you will see. Beyond that have at it.
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Madeira Polyneon comes in three sizes, though you don't have the full color selections in 60 nor in 75 as you do in 40. To your question, are you asking if the Madeira can be used in conjunction with rod wrapping thread size "A" or "D"? Size 40 Polyneon used in conjunction with rod wrapping "A" will work ok just be aware the Polyneon is slightly smaller. Using Pol
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If you like Blue, the new Batson Eternity2 blanks are BEAUTIFUL !!!
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Seeker was sold to Eric Maulhardt and was moved to Oxnard Ca. If you go to their web site and get their phone number and call, I'm sure they will be happy to answer any questions you might have. wwwseekerrodsusa.com
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Only if you are changing from green to blue again, otherwise you are just bringing the blue back to the left. Always make your color changes in the same way.
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You might try, www.captainhook.net, I'm not sure if they sell to the public but you can give them a call. If nothing else the pictures will give you a lot of ideas.
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I would suggest a Black Paint Pen. Dries quickly and is better than the Ink in a Sharpie for what you are doing.
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Kevin; I built a whole new thread carriage for my Custom Power Wrapper (a lot like the bed on the AmTac). I didn't like the thread right in front of me and I wanted to use large spools of thread. I also don't like the sewing machine type thread tensioner. There is a picture of the conversion I made for my Renzetti in my Gallery and I think I may have a picture in one of my files of the carriag
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I would suggest that you build up the blank with cork tape and cover it with cold shrink. You can cap each end with what ever you like but you don't want a hard slippery grip.
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Look at the Super Seeker blanks. They are a composite and have the action you are looking for. The Inshore, Blue lightening blanks, wouldl also be a good choice.
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Adam; First off, if there are those with the wood working skills, you might see if they could make the rod wrappers. My suggestion to you, is that you make sure you have adequate light and space. Thread work is difficult in the dark. Overhead lights in a meeting hall aren't enough. So try out the classroom lighting ahead of time. Then, don't try to teach anything you haven't done a number of t
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Scott; send me an E-Mail to, jandjupton@earthlink.net, along with the picture of what you want. I'll try to help. The problem we will have is, I will not be able to E-Mail the pattern back to you unless you have the program I use to make it, so I will have to print it and mail it t
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Roller guides for trolling, Ringed guides for the bait rod.
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If you go to the web site for the boat you are going on you should be able to find a list of suggested tackle. Then get the blank numbers for the ones you want. Trolling and throwing bait will not be the same blank. I would suggest a Super Seeker 6463 XXH for trolling and a Super Seeker 1X3 for bait.
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.Clear coat it with Epoxy it will look the same as the rest of the blank.
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Jay; I work standing up and put my work bench at 37" rom the floor to the top. That puts the center of the lathe chuck at about 43". That's a comfortable height for me. I'm about your height so that may work for you but the lathe chuck may not be as high as mine. I use a Renzetti.
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Check your reel spool to the stripper distance. Its important that it not exceed the recommended 19 1/2".
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Contact Decal Connection (on the left) and see if they are able to accommodate you.
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Take the time to give Lance at Swampland Tackle (on the left) a call. He'll get you set up with what you need.
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I would think you could put a shelf above and/or below the one your lathe is to be mounted on. So really, you only need enough room to accommodate the lathe on the shelf. everything else can go above or below.
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Lay out your pattern on graph paper, in color. Write the Left list in color as you transfer the thread numbers to the list.
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Hard Merchandise is using, Seeker Wicked Tuna Blanks, built by Sato Rods. Wicked Tuna Blanks are available from Merrick Tackle if you are interested.
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Suggested spacing for stripping guide, transition guide and running guide: Measurements made from the lip of spool extended out to its furthest point, toward the tip of the rod to the primary ring of stripping guide, transition guide & first running guide.(Measurements in inches) Stripping guide = 19 1/2 " = 49.53 cm Transition guide = 30 1/2 " = 77.47 cm Running guide = 39 7/8
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Tyler; I think Batson had a "How to" on their web site awhile back. You might look there and see if you can find it. If you do, I think it will answer most of your questions.
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You can get it from Mud Hole.
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Seeker makes a series of "S" Glass blanks for Swampland based on the Richard Forhan rods. Contact Swampland and they will help you pick the right blank and build configuration for what you want.
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Read the article in the library on making that kind of repair and see if you can repair it. I have done several in the manner Ralph describes and it works just fine.
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The book is available from Mud Hole, Renzetti Inc. and Anglers workshop, all sponsors on the left side of this page.
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Adolfo; It is a process explained in detail, in my book "A guide to thread weaving for the custom rod builder". However, remove the thread from its slot in the loom or jig on the left and drop it in front of you then take all of the threads out of the loom or jig on the right side, pick up the color you want to change to, separate it so when you lift it there are no threads between it a
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Squidco, Fisherman's Landing, Chark Bait to name three. All have web sites I think. I'm not at work so don.t have the addresses handy. If you can't find them E-Mail me at seekerwarranty@seekerrodsusa.com and I'll get them for you.
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