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12 years ago
ricky espenschied
split grip on a mb783 mhx
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12 years ago
ricky espenschied
fuji sk2 spinning with marble
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12 years ago
ricky espenschied
rx8 822.5 with alps triangle reel seat. little heavy but fit my hand well
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12 years ago
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12 years ago
ricky espenschied
areo reelseat split grip on a rainshadow mb783
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4 years ago
ricky espenschied
I'm doing one now and have done several. For me they are on the up side of light.. 6OR 8 LB. is closer. (imo) They are good blanks for the money.
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4 years ago
ricky espenschied
For glass blanks Batson SPG blanks are hard to beat
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4 years ago
ricky espenschied
contact cement. lot less messy than rod bond.
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5 years ago
ricky espenschied
I would not recommend Xylene to remove the Testors. As it may remove the paint on the blank also. If you use a solvent try it someplace you can cover if it takes off the paint. It is possibe you may be able to get it off by scraping it with a finger nail
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5 years ago
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I would not recommend Xylene to remove the Testors. As it may remove the paint on the blank also. If you use a solvent try it someplace you can cover if it takes off the paint. It is possibe you may be able to get it off by scraping it with a finger nail
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5 years ago
ricky espenschied
Congrats and Thanks
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6 years ago
ricky espenschied
Get Bit has them listed on their website
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6 years ago
ricky espenschied
Sorry to hear this.
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6 years ago
ricky espenschied
Not a Dobyns but I had a new GLoomis that the finish was extremely hard on. I used a hair dryer and slowly warmed it and finally got it all off. Called and emailed to see what type of finish they were using but no answer yet. Maybe the UV stuff?
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
thanks Norman and Ron
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
I'm. Going to watch. I can't. Find a. Size 6 that big Ricky
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
Jack the threaded mandrels are getting almost impossible to find. If you will send mean email I might be able to help. Ricky
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
Does Batson have any plans for a tip top with a size 4 or 5 or 6 ring that will fit these blanks. Thanks Ricky
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
If you use Fusion and you are going to top coat with permagloss or lumisel give the paint a week to completely cure. Ricky
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
Not sure but I think that is something new. May not be available yet. Ricky
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7 years ago
ricky espenschied
Get bit still shows the rx6 sb822.5 also for around 40.00 dollars. not as sensitive as some but still a good blank
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8 years ago
ricky espenschied
No expert but the cork handles I have coated I used Riley Rods finish. It's a harder finish and more durable. Ricky
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8 years ago
ricky espenschied
The Bateson spg 601 will also make a fun to fish short flyrod. It finishes out around a 4 wit. with a relatively slow action
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8 years ago
ricky espenschied
When I started online payment I was told I still had to mail in the paperwork. So that is what I do. Also note the confirmation number on signature page and also in your records.
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8 years ago
ricky espenschied
When I started online payment I was told I still had to mail in the paperwork. So that is what I do. Also note the confirmation number on signature page and also in your records.
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9 years ago
ricky espenschied
Most if not all the suppliers have a comment box on the order form. Leave a comment for them to size the checks to the blank were you want them placed.
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9 years ago
ricky espenschied
Epoxy works but next time use contact cement. LOt easier and not as messy Ricky
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9 years ago
ricky espenschied
Have not put a micro wave guide on a rod yet so can not say good or bad. What I am waiting for is someone to bring me one they stepped on and broke and I tell them what it cost to replace. Ricky
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9 years ago
ricky espenschied
My suggestion is to get the inserts that fit the finish bottles for the syringes. Ricky
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9 years ago
ricky espenschied
I think Matagi has what you are looking for.
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