I have only made a couple of ramps, but I do as Chris. After curing I mix up my epoxy and do a little marbling. Very easy and looks good. Bill
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Sounds like a great time. I wish I could be there. Have fun. Bill
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Although I have never been to one of your Gatherings, I too would like to thank you. These gatherings are a lot of work and very rewarding for all who attend, and that makes it worth the effort. Thanks to all of the presenters and all of those who sponsor these different groups for stepping up to make all of this possible. Sometime I would like to join forces with you and have an Ohio/and tha
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Try it on a Carbon Fibre grip. it should give you the results you are after.
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Thank you for all of the replies. The customer does not want to go with the expense of re wrapping 5 guides so here comes the Thread Master.
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I had a customer drop off a Duckett Rod which he bought two weeks ago. The first five guides from the butt up have a crack in the epoxy. Do you think it is OK to put another coat of epoxy on top or should I strip them all down?
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That really sounds like a good time! a Yankee going down amongst the snakes and gators ooooweee! And good food to boot! You guys will have a blast. Good Luck and keep Billy from being hurt by the critters!!!
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The Micro Wave is the only guide train I push to sell. I love them and I like telling people about them.
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Steve, Very well put, and I agree with you 100%. A spiral wrap can not be beat in my book.
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I sure hope I can make it next year.
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I have used masking tape, dry wall tape and I find the best is the Foam Arbors. Unless you have a very little gap to fill then masking tape is easier.
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Most of the sponsors to the left can set you up with exactly what you need, Batsons, Bingham Enterprise, ,MudHole, Swampland, Utmost Ent. etc. Tell them The Ohio Rod Builders sent you. Bill
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Dave, You got a lot of useful information, I can only add that you get off the floor as soon as you can. Not just for comfort and quality of work, but wait until your wife steps into that little puddle of epoxy you dripped! If you get down to Canton / North Canton area give me a call and I will show you my set up with a sewing machine motor. send me an email for my phone number. bk&
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Good idea Mark, Can you e-mail me some contact Info to bkcustomrods@yahoo.com? Bill
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You had a nice presentation John, thanks for coming and sharing your knowledge!
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Also Thanks to Joe Azar who is always there to help in any way needed. You are a big help to me. Bill
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Also Thanks to Joe Azar who is always there to help in any way needed. You are a big help to me. Bill
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Thanks for coming Dave, it was good to have you in the bunch. Wait until you see next year. We are going to grow!!! Bill
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Jim, Thanks to you for making the trek up here yesterday. It was really good to see you again, I wish I had a little more time to be with you, and thanks for the kind words about the gathering I agree our sponsors did very well for us and I would like to thank Mud Hole, a first time builder went home with everything she needed to build her first rod. Our demonstrator Greg Hromiko went out
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When putting epoxy on the threads of the female end, be careful NOT to get epoxy inside of the ferrule. If you want, you can ask me how I know. But, I prefer if you don`t. Bill
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When putting epoxy on the threads of the female end, be careful NOT to get epoxy inside of the ferrule. If you want, you can ask me how I know. But, I prefer if you don`t. Bill
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When putting epoxy on the threads of the female end, be careful NOT to get epoxy inside of the ferrule. If you want, you can ask me how I know. But, I prefer if you don`t. Bill
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I have a scrapped one that I show to people by beating it on the edge of the counter. You have to hit plenty hard to even begin to put a dent in it. Yes, very labor intensive. Riley Rods will sell you some very nice grips. He is listed on the left column. Bill
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Tom, Thank-you, The package arrived to day and I`m sure it will help those interested in The Prism wrap. Bill
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John, Thank you for doing this. I`m sure it will be a benefit to many. Bill
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Well to each their own, personally, I am against using them. Bubble Buster works just fine for me.
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See you next year then. Bill
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Mark, If you want to come this year we will squeeze you in. Just let me know by sending an email to bkcustomrods@yahoo.com. Bill
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Don, You guys are great, Thank-you again> Bill
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The Ohio Rod Builders have just run out of room. This is our fourth and largest gathering and we have maxed out. I already have an idea where we will be for our next gathering. it is about five times the size of this current hall. I will be looking for presenters, demonstrators, and vendor reps. I expect it will be about this time next year, or possibly in the early winter depends on which i
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