I`m getting a little confused so I will not bring up the possibility of a blank having three spines. Bill
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You are not just learning at the age of 69 but you are still teaching also. keep up the posting and Happy Birthday it is nice to have people with your maturity around as I am only 67. lol Bill
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Don, I am staying at the Embassy. I like to stay as close as possible. I know it is going to be much more expensive but it will be my only trip for the year. Besides, I think my wife will be happier there. I am arriving Friday and leaving Monday am. be sure to come to the reception for a great time and awesome door prizes. Bill
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Don, I am staying at the Embassy. I like to stay as close as possible. I know it is going to be much more expensive but it will be my only trip for the year. Besides, I think my wife will be happier there. I am arriving Friday and leaving Monday am. be sure to come to the reception for a great time and awesome door prizes. Bill
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Don, I really can not begin to describe it, this will be my third year and I get more excited each year. I hope to meet up with you. Bill
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I agree with Tom and Ken. Make sure the fibres of the blank are not splintered prior to adding the new tip. Bill
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Use it as a fly rod. lol You may be able to sand it out, but be extremely careful. I use an emory board for this. It has happened to me also. Bill
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I had one but it was the next one down in price. I finally took it apart and kept the head stock and use it soley for a sanding disc. You get what you paid for. Bill
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Col. Good job! It sounds like it is all coming together for you guys. You have a lot of positve feed back to grow on. Keep up the good work. Bill
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Kevin, It looks great, especially for the first build. Keep checking in here andyou will keep learning. Bill
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I use foam arbors when ever possible,if I run out I use dry wall tape. It is a bit messy though you need to keep a lot of dna very close by. I certainly would keep away from most of the above post. I` m not saying they can`t work, I just would not try them. Bill
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I use bumper paint from the local auto paint supply store it is made to flex. Also, I use a product called Bulldog. It helps the paint to adhere to the blank. Bill
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Did you scuff the blank with a 3M pad prior to painting?
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Every one at the Ohio Gathering received one also. I will try it on my next build. They look like they should be great! Thanks, Bill
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Bob, I`m glad you made it home safely and thank you for the kind words. It was nice to meet you and Maggie. She waited very paitently. Being as attentive as you were, and dertermined as you are, I think you will ba great rodbuilder Thanks for coming, Bill
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Today was the day,and what a good day it was! We buit a rod, did static testing, Dec.wrapping, Prism guide wraps, decal design and application, several different grips, fly tying, and a display of vintage flies dating back to the Civil War. Our presenters were all novices, you couldn`t tell. They came very well prepared. WHAT A GREAT BUNCH OF BUILDERS !! Thanks to all of you: Joe Vanfossen, Ro
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My first rod was a 6` 6`` spinning rod kit from Cabelas for $49.95. I was very happy with it. If it wasn`t so ugly, I would still be using it. Bill
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Hole size 5/16th, I think. Bill
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This coming Saturday is the ORBS gathering in Canton,Ohio. Those of you who did forget, this is your reminder. Those of you who did not forget, well, Good for you. November 3rd. 9:00 - 4:00 or there abouts. 2320 Faircrest St. Canton, Ohio 330-484-8400 My cell: 330-+705-6574 Bill
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I also use the large lighted magnifyer glass.I have three benches with one clamped to each bench. My head band type just rest on a peg board hook seldom getting used Bill
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I use a Dremel and keep it in a Dremel Vise on my bench. It works great. Bill
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Denny, This is out of the norm. It is still a great forum when every one takes their meds. Bill
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I`m right there with you, every issue but the first two. It runs through my mind Tom had said the first two issues have never been available to the consumers. They were published only for advertisers to look at to see if they would take a chance buying ads in a new magazine. It also runs through my mind that some of the first advertisers to buy space in RodMaker Magazine are still with him today.
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Col, It certainly seems as if you are on the right track. The easiest way to find new builders is by doing exactly what you are doing now and that is let them find you. You, myself and a few others use their home town as there signatures. I`ve had several contact me that way and two of them are part of our group which meet monthly. The other way is by holding these gatherings and talk them
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Richard, Noooo, but if you talk to the right people they can be. Bill
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Hi Col. Thanks, it seems as if these groups are popping up all over.and that is great. I think most rod builders are starved for the knowledge and to be around other builders. We have a group of 8 - 12 that meet monthly for breakfast.. A lot of information is shared. I hope your group continues to grow and you build not just rods but life long friendships as well. Bill
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Joe, Sorry, I have you down as de-sinning. Which is good, It should be designing which is good too. Bill
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LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE OHIO GATHERING. Goodness how time flies. Currently 21 rod builders are signed up for a day of learning, sharing, and fun. We still have room for a few more. If you would like to be with us we can still accomodate several more builders. Reserve a place for you by sending an e-mail to me Bill Eshelman at: bkcustomro
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I sent you pictures of the 4 I have but your e-mail came back. send me an e-mail : bkcustomrods@yahoo.com and I will try again Bill
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Scott, I may have one, send me a picture of it and you can have it s a match. Duhhh, I will send you a pic in the morning of what I have. Bill
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