Thanks Tom, that sounds like a good plan to follow.I think that I'm going to try using the single thread run. Thanks again!!
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I need some advise from all the great Rod Builders out there. I have a rod in my possesion that need a guide replaced.The insciption reads USA Hand crafted,5'5" 20-50# . The guide that needs replacing is a 30mm.All the guides are double foot, double wrapped on an under wrap. My question being, I have never double wrapped any guides before. My thinking is that you wrap up the guide then jump
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Thanks Tom, I was affraid of that. This is the first time I've seen a fly rod of this nature. My first thought was it must take two men and a boy to fish with it. My second thought was it would make a good gigging pole for frogs. My search goes on?? <<<<DON>>>>
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A gentleman brough by a 11' all aluminum telescopic fly rod that is in need of two guides.Althought I have never seen a fly rod of this lenght. Not only that, but the guides are not wrapped on with thread. The feet of the guides are bent down and pushed through two holes in the rod,the they are bent back straight to hold the in. My question is , this rod is in need of the stripper guide,10mm and
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Philip: I'm glad you asked that question. I have wonderd that myself for quite some time,but have never asked. I guess one will never know unless they step up to the plate and ask !! <<<<DON>>>>
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Thanks guys, it was worth a thought anyway.Will have to do a search on Tempo Marine Paint and see what it calls for.Like you say Tom ,maybe it don't need to be top coated. Thanks for all the help.<<<<DON>>>>
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Tom, The paint used is Tempo Marine outboard motor paint. There was no lables on the cans when I bought it at a marine store going out of bussiness. Th only thing I know is that it's Yamaha Metallic Silver. Since the post had said hard as rocks, thats what I'm looking for!! Thanks Tom: <<<<DON>>>>
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Hi All: There was a topic on Helmsman Spar Urethane a while back. It was stated that it is mild and dries very hard. That's recommended for marine use. My question is and maybe off topic ( sorry ) , I just repainted my boat motor and was wondering can it be used as a clear top coat?? Thanks in advance for replies. <<<<DON>>>>
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I have the Grizzly Hobby lathe.Have had it for about as long as Mike Barkley, for he is the one who put me unto it. I use it for cork, eva, and reel seat harbors. It has served me well for a hobby builder. Have mine mounted on a 4'x1"x 6" with a on/off switch.I do all my turning out doors,so I don't have the dust around my work area. Have not heard why Grizzly don't handle the drill for
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John- If you take a picture of the type thred and post it on the photo page,maybe somebody just may have a spool of that type thread collecting dust on a shelf . So if you might have to rewrap,someone just might be able to help you out. <<<<DON>>>>
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Russell Brunt, in Hollywood Fl. would you please email me. My email is not hidden. Thanks <<<<DON>>>>
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Billy, I can enlarge a photo on the photo page to 150% by going to the lower right hand corner of my computer screen and hit the plus symbol. Don't know if all computers have it ? I use Windows.
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John, That will be of great help for sure. It's a lot easier to just click to find what you'r looking for, than have to look through all the magazines.
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Yes Tom!! Thank you that's the one.Took me awhile to search the house,but I found it.Thanks again. Is there a way to search for an artical without haveing to go through all of Rod Maker or post on the fourm?? <<<<DON>>>>
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Sorry for the confusion !! The artical that I,m looking for is on (USING CORD TO WRAP HANDLES AND FORE GRIPS ) !!
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I'm thinking there was an article done in Rod Maker,have looked in the ones I have handy and couldn't find it.Have misplaced a couple volumes. If there was such artcle can anyone tell me what one ??? <<<<DON>>>> OOPS!! Thanks Berry. I blame that on medication. The article I'm looking for is using cord to wrap handles.
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Bill,that was my plan to leave the under wrap alone,but the customer wanted a different color thread.Thanks for your tip. <<<<DON>>>>
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Hey John and Russell that you for the valuable information. The information will help in the repair plus in new builds that may come about. <<<<DON>>>>
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I was asked to replace all guide wrapps due to cracks and water damage on a short stand up boat rod..When I removed the first guide,the finish came off fairly easy,with a little heat from my blow dryer. The hard part was trying to get the finish off the under wrap,It was hard as nails, and would not soften up with a little heat from my blow dryer. I had to chip and peck at it until I got it off.
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Chack out the Eco Wrapper, it's tops for sure. A well planed out hand wrapper. Check out the vidios at The Rod Shop sponsor to the left. Very well done. I have eliminated all my back pain I use to get from hand wrapping with my other hand wrapper. Good luck with your decision.
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An error message came up on the reply feature also, put however I see that it came up twice.I thought that there must be problems.
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Bruce, Yes please do that. It seems as though I'm always a day late and a dollar short. In this case it probable be more. I would of emailed you direct but your email is hidden. Thanks have a great day. <<<<DON>>>> OOPS!! Sorry for the double post:
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Bruce, Yes please do that. It seems as though I'm always a day late and a dollar short. In this case it probable be more. I would of emailed you direct but your email is hidden. Thanks have a great day. <<<<DON>>>>
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Good evening all. My ex-boss is calling in on one of his markers. Stopped down to the shop to see the old gang and to borrow a hoist to put my motor back onto my boat. Everytime I need something and take it back I ask what the charges are and my old boss would always say no charge.He would also say someday I'll need you to do a repair on one of my rods.Well today was the day. He handed me a 7'
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Yes,congratulations!!! I do enjoy my wrapper. I'm so glad that Tom is hosting another ICRBE in Feb. Looking forward to stopping by your booth to say Hello. <<<< DON >>>>
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Walt: I have 28 wooden spools that would spool size A thread.Your welcome to them if you want them. Just email me you address and I'll send out to you. <<<< DON >>>>
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Col: Just go to the left side of the page to the sponsor's list and click onto Mud Hole, after their site comes up click onto Equipment, then click onto parts and upgrades. I think you'll find what you are looking for there. I'm sure they'll be able to help you out,great people to deal with. Hope this will help you out. <<<< DON >>>>
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I just posted a picture on tools and equipment on the photp page, of two scrappers that I use to remove the finish down to bare blank. You don't have to worry about cutting into the blank, like you can with a razor. With this tool it don't take long at all to remove the finish.( I do use eye protection ) when useing this tool. Be safe than sorry. <<<< DON >>>>
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Ok I hooked up my rheostst to per the diagram that Walt provited ( thanks Walt ) and worked like a charm. So smooth!! Roger-- that is what I was hooking up to, a sewing machine motor. Thanks for the advise,that was good information. <<<< DON >>>>
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Yes Walt, I do believe that's what I'm looking for. Will give that diagram a try tomorrowAlso I want to thank you for your thoughts and prayers on a previous post. I tried to email you direct but it kept coming back. Is the email address you have posted in your profile correct? Thanks again,have a great week end.
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