OK need a little help here please . In Dec. my son asked me to build a rod for my four grandchildren. Instead of going the high end he decided for me to build on a kit blank. So I ordered four Forecast SP-842 7' 6-12 lbs. Wanting to build on the straightest axis. All four blanks has a slight bend up close to the tip. Is it correct to put the bend up at the tip for a spinning rod ?? Thanks in ad
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Keith. Did you see the whole plank in zebra ? For Mud Hole has a product called Rod Skinz that you apply to the blank, and they have it in Zebra . Go to the left to the sponsors and click on Mud Hole and check it out .. Hope this will help you out ..
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Steve your email is hidden, click on my name and shoot me an email, I'll send you some information how I set my Grizzly up ..
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Being a hobby builder myself, and not a lot of room I went the Grizzly route . I mounted it on a 1x6 for easy storage . When needed just set it up on my carport and have no dust in my work area .. It fits the bill for me and enjoy using it ..
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Thanks for the replies, Since the grips or handles was already wrapped with butt cord ,Im thinking I'll go with the permagloss or urethane.However I do have another smaller pair that don't have anything on so I'll give the plasti dip a try .. again thanks for your help. <<<<DON>>>>
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This may be a little off topic (kinda), so here's my question. I found me a real nice 11" pair of neddle nose pliers at a yard sale.The grips are wrapped with butt cord.The cord cleaned up real well,but it had some kind of coating that was pretty much worned off. So I'm asking what would be the best coating to recoat the cord ??? All replies appreciated <<<<DON>>>>
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Albert: This might help you out some, at the top of the page you will find Buy/Sell click on that .When the page comes up click on for sale , there is an add for Rod building videos for sale( Ray M azza) .If you check this page out each day ,you can find some real good deals that can get you started .. Hope this was of some help to you ...
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Berry ! Just curious, with the the picture you posted with the fly, could it be possible to just heat the epoxy around the fly a tad,and then use a shop vac to suck him off, then re coat ??
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Thank you Walt, that is the link that I was looking for. I came up with some other information,but the link you posted is the one I was really looking for .Thanks again....And Bill I will be checking into the link you posted.It looks as it could be some pretty good stuff... " Happy Thanksgiving"
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Ok disreguard the last two post. Sorry for the double post .. I just realized that I was spelling Ricks last name wrong in doing the search . I done another search with his name spelled correctly and came up with the information .. Thanks
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Thank you Tom and Bobby for your replies. Tom I followed the link you posted, read most of them , however what I,m looking for is the post with the instrctions on how to apply paint with u-40 perma gloss by using an airbrush. Ok, Bobby thats the post that I'm looking for . Was able to pull up the pictures that he posted . Although I still came up enpty doing a search for the post Rick Hiel post
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Thank you Tom and Bobby for your replies. Tom I followed the link you posted, read most of them , however what I,m looking for is the post with the instrctions on how to apply paint with u-40 perma gloss by using an airbrush. Ok, Bobby thats the post that I'm looking for . Was able to pull up the pictures that he posted . Although I still came up enpty doing a search for the post Rick Hiel post
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I done a search on the fourm, but came up empty handed..So maybe somebody or even the person who posted it could help me out . A quite awhile back a gentleman post a post along with three pictures of him painting a rod plank with an air brush.he also explained how he did it. He had a pretty nice set up with a real nice back drop. Does anybody remember this ?? That can help me out ? I done a searc
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Yep ! I use the slip clutch on my Pac Bay wrapper, however I do have the upgraded jaws.And like Steve said, it does have a tension screw in the center. It was a bear at first,with carpal tunnel in both hands ,until someone on the fourm advised me about the screw. Purchased mine from Mudhole ....
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Jim : Anytime I have a rebuild that I have to deal with tarnish and corrosion.I remove the guides and soak them in nothing more than distilled white vinagar.Let the guides set in the vinagar for about 5 minutes or more, swish them around in the solution a few times .Them remove them and rinse them real well with luke warm water . Set them on a paper towel and let them air dry. Then I'll take toot
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Marnie, Check out Mud Hole tacke site, a sponsor at the left . They sell stackable thread boxes with openings to allow the thread to pulled out of the box .. Hope this hels !!
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Thank you for the replies.Now scout the house and shop for that issue, was doing a pretty good job keeping them organized ,but got lazy !!
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Good evening rodbuilders . Can anybody direct me to the issue of Rodmaker that had an artical of a rod build that has two functions. It can be used as either a fly rod or a spinning rod . Thanks in advance .. <<<<DON>>>>
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Yep! Use the same set up as Berry. I'm very well pleased with the set up.As stated won't turn wood, but handles eva and cork real well. Have mine mounted on a 1"x8"x4' board so it's portable. I do all my turning out doors to keep dust out from my work area.
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Hal: I own the Grizzly Hobby lathe. As just being a Hobby Builder it has served me very well. As Tom stated it is well suited for cork and eva . I mounted mine on a 1x 4 4' long and added a resep box and on /off switch. This way I just plug my drill in the resep and turn the on/off switch to run the drill. With this set up I don't have to keep locking the drill tricker.. It was well worth the mon
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Mud Hole has the cups your looking for . They have 125 ct. -2.5 oz. for $6.95. Hope that helps!!
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Jim: This is how I got started some 22 years ago. It was laid upon my heart that it was time for me to start giving back before it's to late. I have yet to find a craft that is so generous in passing on the wealth of information and tools of the craft as the custom rod builders. I thank you all ever so much for your sharing and giving.. I want to thank Tom Kirkman for this well organized RodBuil
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Nick, first thing is for you to unhide your email address. As the folks on this fourm might want to email you direct about a post you may have put up . The second thing is for you to do is send me your mailing address . I will send you FREE OF CHARGE a fex coat hand wrapper with a American Tackle single rod dryer with motor . I also have a light and magnifier to attach to the hand wrapper .. J
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Okay!!!! I know this has been posted several times here , and I thought that I had put it into my favorites. However I can't locate it . Have done a search here on the fourm and come up nil,nothing.. My question is , I'm looking for a company that sells the saw used for cutting cork for checkerboard . The one that don't remove to much of the material, that fits the cutting jig.. I know that i
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Gee ! Billy, thought that you was the Wizward , what did you do misplace your wand ???? A few more days and it will be the new year, and you can put this all behind you. Hope you'll be up and running soon. These darn computers !! Take care of that hand . Happy New Year !!
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No problem Berry. I'll just study the photoes . Looks as though a large dowel was turned down to a smaller size to fit the slot .. I'll figure it out, but it might take a while. Just though you might of had plans and dimentions.. Just tired chasing my tape down.
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Seen the tape dispenser you made on the photo page. By chance would you still have the set of plans, that you could pass along ?? Thanks <<<<DON>>>>
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This is going to be my first time to attend the the Expo also. Have had my reservations made at the Best Western for some time now. How far out from the show do you check on your reservation ?? I don't want to wait to late and end up without a room. I have heard that has happend.. Had told my Oncologist today that I'm going to attend the 2011 ICRBE in High Point NC. That I would not be making m
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I have used CRC Knock'er Loose penetrating solvent, it is made to dissolve rust and corrosion . I have had good results with it . Like Tom said give it plenty of time to work. Don't rush it... You might have to us a couple of applications.I have used this on my boat all the time to free up parts from salt water corrosion . It has worked for me.. Good luck.. <<<<DON>>>>
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Thanks, will check it out !!! <<<<Don>>>>
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