Congratulations! What a great turn out. Good Job Don Bill
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Every thingI heard about not useing CP causes me to put one coat under and three on top prior to epoxy. Bill
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Tru Oili s my choice with cork seal as #2. I have used epoxy but was not satisfied with the high glossy look. Bill
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I use the throw aways also. Small artist type for guides and 3/8`` acid brushes for butt wraps. I just bought some today at .13 cents each.
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Butt plugs?
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Butt plugs?
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That is a great idea. Thanks Roger. Bill
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I do the same as Ken. When glueing more than 1 ring I do turn the seams when I put them back on the rod. I don`t know if it matters, I just think it is better if they are not lined up.
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That was a great tribute to Tom. I am really glad it turned out so good for you with the distance you had to travel. Bill
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I always cp any decal, it helps to seal around the edges. Bill
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`Testors` has a product called `Dull Coat`. It is a flat Laquer over coat #1260. This may work for you. Bill No promises
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Sam, Send me an e-mail and Tomorrow I will take a picture of one I used. I have no use for it anymore and you can have it. just pay the shipping. The drill is not included. Bill bkcustomrods@yahoo.com
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I think his key board is going bad, He actually typed, ``Next year, when we do this again``. I hope. bill
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If you plan ont turning wood buy a couple of GOOD gouges and skews. Cheaper ones will not hold a sharp edge for long Bill
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Bill, I attend the Expo every other year, not so this year. I enjoy the pictures, (Thanks Tom) however Idon`t feel like I was even in the same country as the Expo. You need to expierence it to believe. Save your pocket hange and you will have enough go. I never lived in Califorrnia. I spent a week there and could not wait to get back to Ohio. Of course that was Southern Cal
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Friday night seems better to me, it gives builders time. To socialize. Saturday late afternoon and evening can be spent with our wives if they come. For me, the extra night stay would not matter. Traveling from Ohio I would come on Friday anyhow.
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Mike, even though I was not in attendance this year, I know what you mean. I really missed talking and laughing with everyone. Many friendships grow from the Expo and this forum. Everything you said Is so true if not magnified a few times. From a non attenders. I. Still say thank you Tom. I will be there again. I hope. Bill
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Sorry, double post Bill
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Alex, when I first met you at our ORBs gathering I knew you would be fine. Congratulations and I hope you continue to do well. Bill
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Now I am really sorry I was not able to go. Bill is a special guy and I enjoy talking to him. of course, he can sell snow to a snow man and always talks me into something extra. Sorry to have missed you Bill. Bill. Eshelman
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No grit will be on my reamers. I severly scratched two blanks when a bit was imbeded in the cork grip. Bill
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Or, cut your blocks into a "V" and use these magic sliders. The adhesive on them is not strong enough. I used rod bond. they work very nice. After cutting out my notch I used the cut out piece and pushed the glider into the cut out area and clamped it with a bar clamp Sorry, I wasn`t able to get the picture of the package. they are available at all hardware stores Magic Sl
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I had to cancel my weekend at the I.C.R.B.E. That leaves a vacancy at the Embassy Suites if it is still available. I hope everyone has a great time. Bill
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I feel Bob and Brook have handled the situation very well. I have placed many orders from them and never have had a problem that was not resolved. They are a great supplier for me and a help to sponsor a good many rod builder events. I say thank you to them for the way their company is run.
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Yes, scuff it up with a scotch brite pad and re-coat with epoxy. Bill
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I Once sent Roger an e-mail asking about his past. I surely thought he was a retired teacher as he is always eager to teach all he knows on this forum, I was wrong, He isn`t, but he is. Bill
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The last ORBS Gathering was smaller also. Still the quality was great. We had one new builder and two fairly new. We had 12 in all and will work hard to build from there. I`m glad ypu had a good time Bill
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Geez Dave. Some guys have all of the luck.even when you do something wrong it comes out right. Good for you
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I have a room at the Embassy, I tried to upgrade to a two room suite last week and they were sold out then. The 40 rooms at the Marriott should go quick also.
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Rick, We, (Ohio Rod Buiders) have a monthly breakfast just South of Canton the second Saturday of every month. Normally there are close to a dozen builders coming together talking rod building. If you are able please join us. Dave is a part of our group. Send me an e-mail for more details. Bill bkcustomrods@yah&
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