What are the finishes that can or cannot be applied over this new CP?
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Thanks, I have seen them.
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I have quite a few AllStar rods. I am trying to find out the guides they used on their TS series rods. It has a blue ring and smoke or gunmetal grey frame. Also their AC series rods produced this year.
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Terry, what kind of paint did you use?
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What about FC Lite Coat as well? Does the first coat need any kind of prep for the second?
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spools with labels that stay on and have the color name, not just a number is very important to us mutants!
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Chris, don't feel alone. I have color blindness. It causes me a real problem trying to match a rod color to a set of thread colors.
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Guys, I not looking for a business. I'm just amazed at what is being done in this field.
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Bob, I'm not looking for a business. I wondering what kind of fishing market generates enough demand for builders and sponsers of this site to maintain a business? Is it East/West Coast driven? Fly rod business? Are there other markets outside the US that generate sales?
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I counted almost 50 rods in my shop. Going back to when I was 14. I'm now 52. Fished bass tournaments since I was 16. I've stepped on and broken my share of rods, guides, etc. from either slamming a rod locker door on a rod, my big feet or who knows what. I went to buy some new rods a couple of months ago. Decided to look at building a rod. I had an old Cabela's hand wrapping set up..
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Never used PermaGloss. I read quite a few post and have picked up the following. -Bad vapors, open the windows. -Plastic caps bad to break. Try Testors 1/4 oz. paint thinner caps. Invert so liner is wet and sit back upright. -Moisture cured finish -Saw photos and comments on number of coats. What is the general suggested method of applying PC to a.) Threads b.) refinish for old rod ?
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If you use Andy's cp are you limited to the manufacture of finish?
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Michael, I took Tom's advice for my last 2 rods and the result was great compared to my first rod. I hand turned then used a 4 rpm motor for drying. I hand turned the rod for about 40 minutes after my last guide. I was advised that too much finish is a problem. That seems to be the case. I have used a spatala for all rods. On the last rod I used a very narrow spatala for the last 3 guides.
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I knew rayon was a no no. Forgot about the silicon. Thanks.
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Is rayon and polyester thread the same thread or are they different? I'm looking at quilting thread advertised as outdoor thread.
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Any suggestions for filling gaps on cork grips. Either because filler used for production rods have come out or because of a hungry mouse in a rod locker.
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I have started out repairing and rebuilding my bass rods as well as my buddies in a local bass club. All types from flippin stiks, crankbait, spinner bait, ect. Both Casting and Spinning. No flyrods. I have not yet started a new rod from the ground up. Could I get some comments on the size of thread you might consider? I really apprcreciate your comments on some of my earlier dumb ques
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Robert, I noticed on your site that you have a DVD set of Dale Clement coming out. What is the status of this set of DVDs?
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Looking for a DVD that gets into building cork handles. Any comments?
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Tom Thanks for all of your comments. The wealth of information that you and all the others who have commented on my novice questions has paid off big for my results. Again, thanks.
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What is your favorite technique for handling small scratches? Such as the result of removing old finish from a broken quide. Scratches outside the limits of your new wrapping. Minor blemishes...
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Does anyone have a feel when Andy Dear's product will be out?
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I've been using FC , CP on regular thread, size A, . First coat is fine but I have noticed some inconsistant absorbion with the thread. I apply a second coat and will get, what appears to me when it dries, a white film. I assume the thread will not absorb as much as I applied. After it dries is there any way to remove the excess? Other than me learning not to apply too much on the second coat
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Thanks for all of your comments.
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For Flex Coat users who have used both the high build and lite formulas, how would describe the self leveling properties of each?
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Tom When you hand turn the rod, how much do you turn it? 180 degreed, 90 degrees, etc? What do you suggest for removing excess finish?
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Thanks, that's all it need.
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Pardon my ignorance, but who or what is Andy Dear?
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Thanks all!
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No DNA Thanks to everyone for your comments.
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