Hydra Fishing LLC, Who brought us some very nice door prizes last year just gave me a shipment date for this years door prizes. Also, Anglers Resource has let me know what they are sending. We will have some happy builders! Bill
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The gathering is just 4 weeks away, and here is some of what we have planned; Tables will be set up and manned for a couple of hours. After that you will just have to grab the person you need information from. Greg Hromiko will guide us through basic rod building. This will be good as we have two new builders coming and we will build a rod from start to finish. (Well, actually minus the fin
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I mix mechanically so I seldom have bubbles, If I do, I use the Bubble Buster from Mud Hole. It is inexpensive and it works good. If I were to use a flame, I would hold it to the side of the rod and blow on the flame towards the rod. Bill
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I would say: MA-TA-GI. like MA-TA-GE, How ever you pronounce it, those that know what you mean will understand, Those who don`t know, don`t know the difference. Bill
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Thge ORBS Gathering in Canton, Ohio is drawing near, just 51/2 weeks to go. We currently have 15 builders coming to this event and we still have rooom for ten more.. The door prizes have started arriving from MudHole, Flex Coat and more promised from Hydra-Fishing LLC, Swampland, American Tackle, Rod Dancer Products. and J. Stockard fly tying. You are bound to go home with more than you came
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I agree with Don. Don`t let that deter you because it is worth the time and the effort it takes. After it is over you realize every one had a good time and they all went home with more than they came with. New ideas, New builders who may get together more often, plus may other benefits. My third one is coming up in November. I`m not good at it , but everyone seems to enjoy them. Sen
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Lorenzo, I certainly go along with a down payment to cover your cost. I also like the balance paid before doing any personalization. i.e. labels or names penned and epoxy applied on top. If for some reason they would not accept the rod this will prevent you from having to strip it down to sell to others. Bill
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See if you can find some one in your are that does wood working. Drilling any other way is a risk as far as I`m concerned. How would everything stay perfectly lined up? I bought an old Dunlop lathe thinking I would be able to put a chuck on the tail stock. Now I find out that I cannot. I bought a Rockwell at an @#$%& all set up with a three jaw chuck, face plate, Center spru and 1/2 inch chuck
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You`re off to the right start by adding your signature behind your name. I wish more would do that. There are ten of us from a five county area in Ohio that get together once a month and it was all started by a couple guys noticing where I was from, or I saw where they were and contacted them. Two I found at tackle shops. You have to ask if they have any one repairing rods for them, if so
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Col. Good job at getting this all together. One thing I have learned with our group is Rod Builders make good friends. Keep up the good work. Bill
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Nov. 3rd is the day for our 3rd Multi State Gathering. Our first two gatherings drew builders from 5 states This one should do the same. It will take place at Gullivers travel Plaza 3 miles South of Canton on I-77. I know it doesn`t sound to eloquent but we checked out the banquet room and it will be very good for our needs. This way there will be no charge at all. Lunch will be on your own at
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We were very fortunate to have Mark as our guest at tthe first gathering of Ohio rod builders (ORBS). Mark demonstrated his Technique. It still worries me, but I do it with great results. I`m sure at least a few of the sponsors to the left carry his book. If any one does not have it, you are really missing out. Bill
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Chad, I feel I have learned almost as much by hanging out with other builders than at any of the seminars which have been excellant. The coffee and lunch area is a great opportunity to just pull up a chair and start talking. In the hotel lobby for hours after the show or before breakfast there is always some one talking rod building. I have never been kicked out or ignored with any group
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John, I would like to have the supplies for carbon grips, also seeing your work is always a treat Col, Where will you be staying? I would like to meet up with you somewhere.
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Oooops,double post
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Hi Don, I will keep you posted via e-mail notices. It will take a couple of weeks for more details. Bill
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Good, that is close. would you like to meet for breakfast one of the next Ssaturdays.? You can e-mail me back as your address is hidden. Mine is : bkcustomrods@yahoo.com or call at 330-705-6574 Bill
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Where in Stark do you live? We have a few builders in a five or six county area that meet for breakfast once a month today was the day. There were eight of us.That is when we decided to have another gathering
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The 3rd Ohio Gathering of Rod builders will be held Nov. 3rd, 2012. This will be held just South of Canton in the meeting room of Gullivers Travel Plaza. We are just now in the planning stages. Any interest in attending, or demonstrations send me an e-mail at bkcustomrods@yahoo.com. B
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Mike, Sorry you have to wait another week. In my opinion, You are rod builder info. Bill
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GOOD LUCK BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill
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Keep watching the bye/sell column above. Sometimes one will show up. Bill
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Thanks guys. I finally was able to get a hold of the seller, it does not have the taper but I bought it any how. The price was very good. Bill
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I ran acrossa Dunlap lathe for a good price but have not been able to get ahold of the owner. Does any one know if it will accept a jacobs chuck? Bill
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Are you talking about butt wraps? I`m with the Col, just a little un-sure what you mean. Bill
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Try the Ohio Rod Builders site. look under tutorials Bill
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With 6 coats, I would sand it being sure to use a sanding block. starting with 100 grit and progressively using a finer grit going to 400 grit. Use a clean cloth to wipe down and apply a thin coat of epoxy. The scratches will dis-appear when the epoxy is applied. Just be careful and you willnot have to rewrap. Bill
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MudHole, or any of the sponsors to the left can tell you exactly what you need when you order the blanks. Just let them know what you would like to do. Bill
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That`s Great ! Thanks to both of you. They should make for good reading. Bill
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I second the pit Paste. I have used it and it is much better than any other. IMHO Bill
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