I need to glue a ferrel back on a bamboo rod that came loose and don't trust my 5 minute epoxy due to the slop after cleaning it up, Has anyone used JB Weld before and if so is this a good alternative?
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Steve Parks Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Will the 3 and 4 jaw chucks from Pennstate > Industires fit the Jet and Delta Midi lathes? I'm > looking to be me a good lathe and wanna go ahead > and get the chuck also. Any other advice on tools, > accessories and different brands of lathes to > purchase? The only ones that I have heard of are
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I used garnet with sulky metallic gold trim but any color combo should look nice.
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I used garnet with sulky metallic gold trim but any color combo should look nice.
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tommy "Custer" Lindsay Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I thought that I could use flytying cement...maybe I personally use RooClear Glue and I really like it ... 5-6 drops in 2oz of water and you have lot. This glue is used for melamine. Check online for a local distributor. RooClearâ„¢ Multi-Purpose Adhesive RooClearâ„¢ is a ready-to-
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: > Both the email and the website have been checked and they are working fine. Tom ... I found the problem ... The "Subscribe" button on the side works. I was trying the one on the bottom and that one gives me the error message. I can now renew ... thanks!
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Both the email and the website have been checked > and they are working fine. > > You may want to clear your browser cache, reload > the page and try again. Did that and even tried another browser and I get the same message ... guess I'll try in the AM and see if that works.
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Tom ... was trying to renew subscription and my emails are bouncing to you and I get the following message: Not Found The requested URL /rmm0041rod/subscribe.html was not found on this server.
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If it works for you - go for it Thanks Bill ... since I'm still learning this hobby and the wife frowns on me ruining a $75 dollar blank (it's ok for the dogs or the grandson to puke all over the carpet) I'm always looking for ways to illiminate my tendencies to error.
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How do you set up your guides? After spining the blank I put the grip on then position my guides using a long wooden dowel to get as straight as I can. > If the reel has to be used in order to set the guide path but the > guides are on first ?? Then I make my arbors friction fit and mount the re
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you prepared your surfaces properly and got > your parts aligned where you want them, then go > fishing and don't worry about it. That's why the last thing I do is put the reel seat on. I do the guides and then when I'm ready I'm so annul I put a reel and line on the rod and string it up to make sure
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Remember when Cigaretes used to cost $ .26 cents? > Now that's old ?? LOL No ... never smoked ... but I can remember $ .15 cent hamburgers, $ .25 cents for a gallon of gas ... and to make it on topic I'm glad rod componets are staying low $$$ <G>
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Gerald McCasland Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I will wager $ that I am one of few that does > remember Black Jack chewing gum. You're that young too huh?
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William Cunningham Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I turned a handle out of Ziricote and put a coat > of Tru Oil on it. It will not dry! I don't know who (Tom?) to give credit to for the following but I'm pretty sure it came off this site. You cannot apply finishes to many woods in the rosewood family, as they are so highly resinous that nothing ca
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I have a couple of the A5 skeletons on the way and was trying to locate the specs so I could turn a couple of inserts this weekend. Any one know where I can find this info?
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Dan L Craft Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you have recently sent me an e-mail or an order or just > want to get back in my address book, please resend > your e-mail and or feel free to call me at > 541-782-4404. > Sorry for any delays or problems this may have > caused anyone. Dan ... did you get the info on my order? I re-sent
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I thank all you for your replys, I didn't make myself clear as usual. I was looking to make a maple hex tube for a new bamboo rod blank I'm finishing. Anyone else who may be interested can look here
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This may be off topic and if so I apologize before my hand is slapped. Does anyone know if there are any plans around in how to make a hex rod tube?
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While I'm also impatient depending on what part of the country you live in you can speed up the process. I put the green blanks in a zip lock bag and leave them on the dash of my truck. In Tucson it usually worked in a couple of weeks. I'm in Idaho/Wa area now and haven't tried it yet as I've not unpacked my lathe.
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>I got some of the Weldbond Universal Adhesive to try, but noticed on a test that when it gets wet the dried glue turns milky. Do you see any issues None that I know of ... if I get too much glue I just clean it up with a wet paper towel.
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>i just glued up some cork rings with titebond III and it's clamped. the titebond bottle says keep clamped for 30 mins, then don't stress for 24 hours. >how do most of you approach this? how long before you remove the clamp and start sanding/forming the grip? I usually wait an hour or so ... Titebond III is gerat stuff. >and a related question, does titebond III take wood stain o
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I've tried Future floor wax but not cork sealer. My latest adventure is using "ROO Glue" and specifically "RooClear" as a CP. This is a water based Melamine and Vinyl adhesive. I got a 16oz bottle at woodcrafters for under $6 I believe and I have a lifetime supply <G> I add 5-6 drops in 1oz of water and it has become the best CP I've ever tried.
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Thanks ... just ordered a 1wt in anticipation of a new 1wt bamboo blank that's coming my way.
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