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3 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
Herb Ladenheim Wrote:
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> Bruce,
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> Two possibilities:
> 1. Whole reel seat broke loose from the arbor.
> What kind of arbor did you use?
> What kind of epoxy did you use to glue the seat to
> the arbor?
>
> 2. The reel seat hood became unglued from the reel
> seat barrel?
> What kind of a reel
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
63. Reel foot Hood
A guy called me and told me the the reel foot hood pulled away from the cork ring on his fly rod. He was landing a coho. It appears as though all I need to do is to re-glue it for him. Is that correct? It seems too simple a fix. Am I missing something?
Thanks
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
John Cates Wrote:
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> Our disposable brushes are great. Disposable
> doesn't mean bad quality. Roger Seiders designed
> our brushes to have fine bristles that are tightly
> packed and cut to 3/8". Here is a video of them
> in action with our spin wave technique.
>
>
I do use Flex Coat brushes. My pos
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
I only build about two fly rods a year, now, and I just use the cheap throw-away brushes. I think I bought a big pack at a Dollar A Store.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
With a rubber one I sliced it apart with a razor blade, put in on, and you couldn't really notice it was cut. I know how you feel, though. When I first started to wrap rods it would be a big deal to wrap one over for a fix. But, as I got better I don't hesitate to remove a guide an re-wrap so I'm satisfied. You got good advice here, as always. We all make mistakes.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
I also use TM Lite and apply 2 coats. That's plenty for me. I never had to scuff the first coat either.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
John Cates Wrote:
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> Here is that video I promised...
>
>
Thanks, John, very good lesson and refresher.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> The key to getting good results with hot-melt glue
> is to make sure you get some glue inside the top
> so you have adhesive between the tip-top tube and
> rod blank. If you simply smear some on the rod
> blank and then push the top on, most if not all of
> the glue will simply be pushed down th
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
74. Re: Call-out
I've been a member for a long time and the generosity of the persons on this site is wonderful. They've never let me down with their knowledge and helpfulness. Thanks to all.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
You are very talented, Mark. Everything looks outstanding.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
Thanks, all. I am thinking that if I can get an o-ring snug against the second locking ring that should do the trick?
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
Hey Phil, where to you get those O rings? I have two locking rings on my favorite fly rod and both of them are backing off. Any ideas?
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
I've always used denatured alcohol. Is it the same thing? I was taught that it was the safest.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
I don't put them on all rods, but I'm fine with using a hook keeper, too. To me it doesn't make much difference.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
Isn't St. Croix making rods anymore? I didn't know. Geez, that a favorite of mine.
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
I used to mix my Threadmaster Lite finish and then place the container in hot water. My finish was setting up too quickly until I figured out it was the too hot water. I found lukewarm at best works.
Forum: rodboard 5 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
A guy near me builds on them and he says they're nice blanks, but he sells them so I don't know for sure. I'm looking to build a Czech nymph rod, too.
Forum: rodboard 5 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
Boden Russell Wrote:
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> I've built a handful of "euro nymphing sticks" in
> the past year or so ranging from lower-end to
> high-end.
>
> A few questions on your build that may help
> determine a decent blank:
> - About much are you wanting to spend? Lower end
> I've seen for about 50$ and higher en
Forum: rodboard 5 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
I have no experience with Czech Nymph blanks. I'm asking for recommendations on a blank I can build on for myself. I appreciate your help. I'm looking for a 10' 3 or 4 wt.
Forum: rodboard 5 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
87. Glue Gun Glue
Is the glue stick used in a cheap glue gun the same as what we use to attach tip tops? Just curious. I have a glue gun and glue sticks.
Forum: rodboard 5 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
88. Color preserver
What are the pros and cons of using color preserver on thread wraps? I never use it and some guys say they use it on every build. Doesn't it just do what it says, preserve colors?
Forum: rodboard 5 years ago
Bruce Tomaselli
89. Re: Quik Bond
Is that the same hot mail glue that's used in a glue gun? Seems like if it is, it would be easier to squeeze glue on to the tip with a glue gun. Any thoughts on that?
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