I just wanted to thank Dan for the hospitality and a great time meeting with everyone. Some truly remarkable builds on display and an informative lecture by Micheal Sledden on micro guides on bass rods. Those of you not attending missed out on a great educational experience but also the best darn pulled pork sandwich known to man. It was a great experience. I brought some antique bamboo rods just
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Thanks Harry, I will be in touch with more info. Sincerely, Jeff Leonard
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My wife's uncle purchased some bamboo Hardy fly rods back in the 1980s when visiting England. He has since past away and now his wife wants to sell them, she has no paper work that she can find. She has been told that they are worth around $300.00, I am not real familiar with fly rods but I would think that they would be worth a little more than that. They have never been used and are in perfect
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My subscription does not expire until 16-2 and I have gone through this before, extremely frustrating to have to send an email for not receiving my issues on time and end up getting them much later than I should. Thanks, Jeff Leonard
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Could anyone please inform me of what is the most current issue of RodMaker that has been sent out. The last I recieved was Volume 12 Issue 6. Thanks a lot, Jeff Leonard
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Thanks for the info gentleman ,from the looks of things I have a lot of experimenting to do and I am good with that. I will try my best to use all of your advice. What a great resource you gentlemen provide. I will have to spend some time practicing so I feel comfortable displaying my pics. Thanks to all of You, Jeff Leonard
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I have never sent a pic to the photo page and would appreciate a little advice on camera setting and best way to photo a rod build. Camera newbie, but would like to begin sharing some pics. Thanks for any advice. Jeff Leonard
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Vern, I am just guessing without knowing what you are particularly having a problem with, I am assuming it is with the finish on the reel seat hoods. If that is the case you can use a dremel tool to polish the reel seat hoods using one of the scotch brite attachments ( I don't recall the exact name for it). I have used it to remove the Tich finish to give a nice silver finish to the hoods.
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Josh, I have been using brass wire (28) gauge to attach micro guides with out a problem. It will tighten just enough and still allow a little movement. Once you have the threads tie down the guide foot use nail clippers to remove the wire. To each his own, good luck. Jeff Leonard
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Thanks so much for the advice gentlemen I will put it to the test. Billy, I think I would rather spend the money on the flight and crack open a beer with you, my treat of course. Tight wraps. Jeff Leonard
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Guys I normally tie off and then apply U-40 color lock 2 to the entire wrap. The problem shows up with the long lengths of closing threads between the crosses which are pretty much anchored, yes I do pack and burnish before applying CP. Everything looks good until CP goes on and then the threads just want to puff up and look a little wavy. My best guess is the wrap is not tight enough but I can't
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Thanks guys I shot an email off to them to see if they can get the model guides I am looking for, neither have them in stock on their site. Jeff Leonard
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I have this problem with elongated closed cross wraps on small diameter blanks when I apply CP the threads puff up on me. I can't seem to be able to wrap as tightly as I would like and hold the threads in there position. I was thinking of maybe adding a dab of CP during the wrap but that would inhibit the ability to move and pack threads as needed. What advise do you have to offer? Thanks, Je
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I am looking for a sponsor that handles PacBay guides series XM and BF but I can't seem to find anyone carrying these if someone could lead me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Leonard
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OK Billy, I give up, what does it look like I don't see it! Buy the way it maybe five hours for you but believe me I have just a few more minutes in it than you might. Thanks, Jeff Leonard
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Thanks Tom, Only problem is I don't have a good color ncp beige, the one I have is to light, I will just have to pack'em tight and cross my fingers. Jeff Leonard
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I am currently working on a closed wrap with the center design containing some bright orange thread, to close the wrap I will be fading dark brown to light beige. My concern is that the underlying orange will show thru the beige and yes I will be using cp. Should I attempt to color the orange with a sharpie before closing up the wrap or is there a better way of doing this? Thanks All Jeff L
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Tom, The email address I was using was the contact email on the Rodmaker website ([email protected]) and my servers kept sending a message that there is some sort of problem. Maybe it is just me but I wanted you to know. Sincerely, Jeff Leonard
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Tom, I did not want to use this forum to address an issue with my subscription to Rodmaker but I have yet to receive the last issue 12-6 and my last three emails to Rodmaker contact failed to go thru. The address label on my last issue states that my subscription expires with issue 16-2. Please advise. Thank you. Sincerely, Jeff Leonard
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Thanks Tom, I will go back inside and warm up. Jeff Leonard
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Should I have received the 12-6 issue by now? It is really getting cold standing by the mailbox. Jeff Leonard
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Gentleman, These chips are sanded smooth to remove the decorated faces and I have used them in the past with cork and wood without problems. Jay, I will give the vinegar a shot. There must be a contamination of some sort working here, quite possible a small speck of wax from the mandrel getting into the bond. Thanks for the help. Jeff Leonard
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I have to agree with you Tom, the adhesive did not fail it is the bond. The adhesive appears to have bonded with the aluminum but not with the plastic. Both had been deglossed with 400 grit paper. Thanks for your replies gentleman. Jeff Leonard
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I have been trying to glue up a handle which includes aluminum trim rings and poker chip trim rings, the adhesive used is rod bond. The bond between the aluminum and poker chip has failed for the third time. I have properly cleaned the surfaces and even drilled small holes in both with no success. I am at a loss on what to do. Jeff Leonard
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Sorry for the duplication! Jeff
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I am looking into purchasing a tool sharpening system and would appreciate your feedback. I have a limited budget and was wondering if anyone has experience with the Grizzly T10010 or the Woodturners Sharpening Kit from Woodcraft pros or cons on both. Thanks so much. Jeff Leonard
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I am interested in any feedback or opinions on tool sharpening systems. I have a limited budget and was looking into the Grizzly T10010 wet grinder or the Woodturners Sharpening Kit from woodcraft. Anyone familiar with either one I would like your input as to the pros or cons of both. Thanks so much for your time. Jeff Leonard
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Dan, Thank you so much for your hospitality, I truly had a great time meeting so many nice people, I only wish I had known about these gatherings years ago. So much lost to years past, but so much to do in years to come! What a wonderful group of people to get to know, those of you that have not attended a gathering such as my myself, maybe because you may have felt intimidated Don't., you tr
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Thanks Kevin, I did need a starting point to work with. I work primarily with walley and musky blanks. I did not want to start out with a situation that would turn sour right off the bat. Jeff leonard
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I was thinking of trying my hand at applying the adhesve backed abalone and was wondering if there is a general rule of thumb regarding the minimum size diameter of rod blank this material becomes difficult to work with. Thanks all, Jeff Leonard
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