I was told by Abu Garcia that they make there own guides. So I agree with Joe. That many sic, Ti guides on a rod in that price range ?? Ricky
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If you go to Batsons web site there is a step by step in the tips and trick section Ricky
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Jim like the equal butt diameter feature. How much of the butt section is equal diameter. Is it based on a % of blank length or just x length. Thanks Ricky
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Lessons learned are a good thing.I learn a little on every build or repair RICKY
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If it is not to noticeable and not big gap between the cork and blank you can leave off the check and just do a wrap in front of the foregrip.If there is a gap the finish should draw in to it. Or you can cut off the foregrip and start over. Ricky
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give Lance at Swampland a call. Castaway BB1 or BB2
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For a gl3 replacement my first thought would be either a rx7 batson or a mhx from mudhole Ricky
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Batson spg fiberglass are in expensive Ricky
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Agree with Roger a1power popping blank would work well for you. Ricky
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That worked. Thanks Steve Hartzell Ricky
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Just a shot in dark but could it be your brush or what you are cleaning them with? Ricky
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Maybe one of batsons spg fiberglass blanks or a rx6 sb blank. The trouble with looking at ultralite will be with lifting power.imo Ricky
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We all make mistakes. Hopefully we learn from them. Ricky
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The pigments are mixed in the finish. The best way I can explain it is to look at mudholes video about it.Also doing a complete blank this way would ruin it. Imo Ricky
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From reading your post did you mix the paint in rod finish ? Ricky
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Mudhole also has there MHX panfish&crappie blanks. Ricky
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A 50/50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid in a spray bottle has worked for me. ( but I have not used on a rod) Ricky
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Yes they were and thank you again. Sent you mail today let me know if it does not show. Ricky
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Thank you Dennis,Tom,Bill and Roger. Ricky
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Sometimes it is not about money Ricky
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Thanks Mr. Kirkman I will try to contact Mr. Danku Mr wilson I need to stay as close to original as possible Mr. Boettcher my eyes are tired from web surfing If it matters I posted the wrong measerments.The broken guide is around 21mm tall and 14mm od. I will keep looking. Also thanks to everyone that looked at the pictures.
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I have a Garcia 2110t rod to repair that is in need of a white agate guide. It is approx, 18 mm tall with an od of approx. 10,5. I loaded a couple of pictures in the misc.catagory. Any help will be greatly appreciated Thanks Ricky
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first # is ring size( second is tip size)
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Just a guess but insert material say Batson/Alps
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I wonder how many builders got there first building supplies from Cabelas? Ricky
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Not the cold. if its a frost free fridge very little moisture in it ricky
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x2 on thread. Also just a regular pencil erasser will work Ricky
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The Batson grips fit well. I think anglers workshop,swampland and get bit carry them. Give one of them a call and check to make sure ricky
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there is a turtorial on single turn trim bands in the rod builders library
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Mick,Russell and Terry gave god advice. Only other thing is every time I have moved away from black and white under wrap I have not gotten good results. You might try black and yellow with the purple.The bottom wrap does need to loose enough to brunish in differnt direction . Also it seems the more finish coats on the bottom wrap the better the effect. Ricky
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