I think RodMaker may soon be availble on CD
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The 24 hour rule applies for me.
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I am also a fridge guy like Bill. Pour out what I need into a shot glass. Beware of using a plastic cup/container to pour it into as Permagloss will eat up certain plastic and you will end up with a mess. Bob Crook La Pine, Oregon
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Andy, You might check out Golden Witch They used to be a sponsor here but see that they are no longer on the list? If you plan on making one from scratch it is a long, long process. You might be better off getting a blank and starting from there. If you get a blank get one that is already ferruled, IMHO, cutting the ferrule stations is the hardest task. Good luck. Once you get sta
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Gil, I don't think blanks are available, but I could be wrong. I suggest that you contact Tim Rajeff Sports in Vancouver, WA , the US distributor for Echo, and I am sure they can tell you. Bob Crook La Pine, Oregon
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Buzz I appy 1 coat of Minwax oil base stain, let that dry overnight and then 1 coat of Satin Minwax Spar Urethane. Let that dry overnight and then buff with #0000 super fine steel wool. The final texture does not seem to differ much from that of the cork without any finish and it doesn't rub off or stain the hand. I use this method on all the fly rods I build and have never had a problem
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Here is a photo of 4 colors of Minwax stain that I tried a couple of years ago, I think the dark stains are just to dark, but that is just my opinion.
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Gudebrod Classic Twist black/yellow If that is what you are looking for one of the sponsors might have it or could order it for you.
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Eric makes a good point. If the guides and reel are on top of the rod when casting and retreaving the line would contact the rod, with the guides and reel in the bottom/down position the line during casting and retreaving contacts only the guide rings. I have seen many first time fly casters pick up a fly rod and try to cast with the reel on top and it didn't work very well Bob Crook La P
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Sounds to me like the spacing of that one guide may be off by a little bit. Did you test cast the rod before you wrapped and finished the guide?
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Thanks Bob!! One does not realize how much they depend upon something until it is gone. Bob Crook La Pine, Oregon
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Steve, Spar varnish has been used for many, many years to finish both the entire rod and wraps on bamboo rods. It along with spar urethane has special oils in it that help the finish expand and contract. Using spar urethane for guide wraps on graphite fly rods and as a blank and guide wrap finish for bamboo I have never had any evidence of cracking or spalling. Spar urethane also contains
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I have been using Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane on all the rods I build, both graphite and bamboo for about 2 years now and find it produces great results with 4 to 6 coats on guide wraps. It is easy to apply and requires no measuring or mixing.
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Just got the latest issue today, great as always. I was really impressed with Emory Harry's tutorial on " Cord Wrapped Handles". Thanks again to Tom for the best magazine in rod building. Bob Crook La Pine, Oregon
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You might consider Delta Ceramcoat acrylic artists paint. I have used it with a pen to write on blanks and then coated it with Permagloss and it works, no adverse reactions, but have never tried it on a whole rod blank. If it were me I think that if I wanted a pink blank I would get one from Andy at Lamar.
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Or you can make your own. I have been making my own for a number of years. Here is a link that tells you everything you need to make them, it has multiple pages just open each one. Bob LaPine, OR
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You can also us spar varnish applied with your fingers as is done with bamboo. I use Helmsman Spar urethane and it works well for guide wraps also but takes 4-6 coats.
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As a last resort you can always glue the chuck onto the shaft with Rod-Bond. I used Rod-Bond to glue one on and it has been holding for 2+ plus years and a lot of rods. Bob La Pine, OR
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Tom, What date are they put in the mail? I got mine on April 25th and was wondering how many days it was in transit from High Point NC to Central Oregon. I seem to always get mine before a lot of other people. Bob
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This link is from one of the bamboo sites . I have been using this method and it is easy, requires no special tools and works well. Bob
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What email address are you using for Dan? I use: danfisherman@earthlink.net and have never had any problem getting ahold of him, however as others have stated the phone is the best way.
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Spar Varnish. Here is a link to a tutorial by Ken Preston that will help you out Bob
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Here is a link to an eariler post that contained a like to a place in Maine where my wife used to get bark for many craft projects, it did not have a high oil content. look at the one with my name
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Ditto again. I have been putting wooden handles ( grips) on all the fly rods I build for almost a year and everyone thinks they are great. Bob Crook La Pine, Oregon
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Another great issue arrived today. The cover photo Antti's birch bark handle along with the how to article was awesome. Also the article by Jim Ellis, "The Art of Decaling", answers all the question that many have about the application of decals. For those of you that visit this site that do not subscribe you should not waste any time in subscribing. It is by far the best magazine
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You might try Rod Bond, I bet it would work. I have patched holes in my waders, both breathable and neoprene and it has worked great, also broken china cups and all all kind of Honey Do projects around the house. Never know till you try it. Bob
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Kieth, Should look nice when finished. I guess orange is orange, was thinking of attaching a picture of a Beaver, orange, sweatshirt to your email? Have not tried Threadmaster yet so can't be of any help there but from what I have seen poated here it is great stuff. Post a picture of the rod when it is finished. Bob
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Kieth If you are building a Beaver rod??, find something with the OSU orange and email along with your order. Bob
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duplicate
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Your thumb nail is the perfect tool for removeing thread and finish after you have made the cut on top of the guide foot, so let them grow, also works good for packing the new wrap.
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