Roger: I was able to get a vaccum pump and vacuum jar at a yard sale, I mix the rod finish ( Flex -coat) for 2 minutes in a plastic cup, and put the cup in the vacuum jar for 3-4 minutes, the vacuum pump removes most of the bubbles from the flex-coat. I then pour the the finish on to a flat tinfoil surface, and with a straw I blow on the finish spreading it out on the foil. The finish is now al
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Sid: I never tried ultrasonic, to burst air bubbles, i use a vacuum pump, and it works just find, my finishes never have any bubble issues and never have a stickey finish. Rich Kline CR
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Bill: Looked them up on internet, looks like they produce inexpensive off-shore rods, the rod sells for about $59.00. Doing the repair as a favor for my neighbor. The reel seat had friction tape as a bushing, will repair with arbors, and use a Pac-bay gimbal. Rich
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Solid aluminum gimbal, while repairing a EATMEY Off -Shore trolling rod, with a loose reel seat. The gimbal had to be cut-off, it was a solid aluminum gimbal with a .094 ID to fit the blank. Never saw a gimbal like that in all my repairs, Does any one know where to get one? Rich Kline CR
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Tim: unlocked my e mail address, thanks for any info you can supply me.
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Tom: Is ther anyway I can obtain your article on Spiral wrapping that appeared in Rodmakers Vol.6 issue 5, this volumn is no longer available. Thanks Rich Kline
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Tom: As usual you are right on target, I think many rod builders have this problem, I know I have this happen from time to time. Rich Kline C.R.
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Bill: Pilobond or DAP Weldwood Contact cement work well, you can pick-up DAP at any of the Home Improvement Centers Rich Kline CR
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I agree with Jim , I have been using NCP thread for years the only difference I notice its a looks a little dull when epoxy is applied. Rich Kline Custom Rod
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