Hello Tom & John. Now Tom, tolerance, just think if you go up on the roof you could make a mint re-selling the casting plugs. Keep em tween the buildings!
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Hello Jack. It's not the supports that need to be level it's the rod blank, you need to make the rod blank level at the center-line, that may be part of your trouble. Tight Lines.
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Hello Ken. Thanks for the info, info is always nice to have =(o-; ) Tight Lines and Straight Casting.
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Hello and WELCOME aboard Troy & Daughter. The search feature is very useful just rember to change the date to ALL Dates(Tom is there a way you can get it to start at all dates?). A lot of info in the Library and the Photo section, but for the Photo Section you need to register separetly from the regular forum. If you see a term you do not understand the Glossary will help.
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Hello Mike. Try hanging it from the tip with a heavy weight hanging from the butt (remember to keep it all straight). Good Luck & Tight Wraps.
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Hello Don. I (think) he means the person that buy's the finished rod from you pay's for it in the long run. James is that correct? Tight Wraps.
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Hello Chris. For that I would do like Fred said, wrap with white thread, epoxy, put on the decal and then another coat of epoxy(and as Bill said it may need cp, ask the mfr of the decal). Tight Wraps.
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Hello Chris. What do you mean by "PART" of the blank? For what purpose? Most likely just tape it off and spray it with dupli color or Krylon or some other spray paint but I can't tell for sure without more info, you might need do use a tinted PG or even something else. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Tristan. The ones in MudHole(pg. 98 top left corner "BHBNG") are the same 30-50lb class as the ones in Angler's Workshop. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Jim. When I go pier fishing I generally jig using a "Got-Cha" plug with the tip down and an uplocking reel the threads on the reel seat dig into the web of my hand between the thumb and forefinger but the "SK2" LOOKS like it would not do that but I can't tell fore sure, I have bought a few of these seats but have not had enough time to REALLY look at them. Have you
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Hello Tristan. Col & Chris are both right, with Chris's post and a(if my math is right) 52.91 lb class rod if the tip is a 10/64th or smaller I would not use a size 12 tiptop but if it is 11/64th or larger I would go with Col's post and wrap it. Thats my $.02 worth. Big fish big pull=strong stuff or else! NO FISH. IMHO. Tight Wraps and Strong Tips.
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Hello Tristan. Angler's Workshop has some BHBNG's and HBNG's in sizes 8-25 in thier catalogue on page 136 top left corner listed for 30-50# class silicon nitride II Boat guides. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Richard. I've been away, but yes volume 5 Issue 3 page 24. You are very Welcome! Tight Wraps and enjoy the adiction that is Rod Building!
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Hello Richard. The name of the book is "A Guide to Thread Weaving For The Custom Rod Builder". By James Upton. A lot of the sponcers on the left sell it. As far as articules written by Jim are 5/3-pg. 24 "The Wonder Weaver", 5/4-pg.10 "Introduction to Weaving", 7/4-pg.17 "Thread Art Glossary", 9/3-pg.14 "A Simple Weaving Jig", 9/3-pg.35 A d
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Hello Col. Thanks Col it's a great honor to have any rods in RodMaker Magazine, Tom took the shot at the EXPO, I had a series of rods(most like the yellow one) that I brought for the display case that is up front at the EXPO every year and he liked those two. The green one was built as a present to one of my nieces while the yellow one was part of the series. I'm afraid I did not get a cha
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Hello Gordon. Gudebrod may still sell "Electra Metallic Hologram Braid", which is sold as a 10 yard card or a 75 yard spool an is 1/8" wide and comes in 13 colors. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Bill. I would also like to convey my condolences and prayers at your loss, and hopes that she went painlessly and with good thought. Hope And Remembrances My Friend!
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Hello Jim. I put the marble down and the next day I put a medium thick clear coat on, wait two day's then sand it into a nice round then add whatever thickness I want.
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Hello Gordon. Col has talked me into doing some of the same tests on the more U.S. type "Rod" threads and since I have finely got the last of the tools and thread I intend to use for testing I hope to get started this weekend. Col maybe we can come up with a single chart and if Tom thinks it's a good and usefull thing maybe he will put it in RodMaker or in the Library or both.
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Hello Ray. Thanks for the information (good Info for retro). Tight Wraps.
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Hello Harry. There are two articules in 13/1 RodMaker Magazine, Fitting Ferrules and Assembling Integral Ferrules. I belive these are the ones Tom is speaking of, if not he will probably let us both know. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Mike. Congraduations see you there! Tight Wraps.
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Hello Kenny. "A" thread is good enough, I like the old standby, "Gudebrod" but that is just a matter of choice all the rod building threads have thier places, metal for trims, nylon for guides, and your braids and such for bling(if I missed anything someone should chime in). For drying I like anything from 9 to 18 RPM, again a matter of choice, like the thread try differ
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Hello Chris. You can use them, I've been using the ones from Wally World with no problems! Tight Wraps.
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Hello Lee. That's about it 3 choices. 1. Buy new. 2. Buy off an @#$%& site. 3. Build your own.(and if you want to build your own Roger is a very good source for any info on that). Good Luck. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Mike. I had an ablation surgery last year and I feel much better now, good luck with the surgery and hopefully when they get done you will feel much better as well! See you at the EXPO. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Col. Not needed it sounds pretty much like what I thought it would be. Thanks Tight Wraps.
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Hello Col. You Folks have a good time and like Billy say's take a lot of pictures. Tight Wraps.
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Hello Col. I have a scale on order and I'm going to check all my threads and make sure I have enough of each type, so it might be 2 weeks or more before I can come up with any numbers. (I still have a day job) I have your numbers and will use your gudebrod numbers to fine hone my technique till I match or at least come close to matching them. For your stretch test am I correct in assumin
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Hello Nuno. Your stuff in the mag is as always cutting edge and the workmanship top shelf congratulations. Keep up the good work and new inovations. Tight Wraps.
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