In case anyone was interested...a "connector bolt" has a larger diameter head that is very thin and can sit in the recess of the slicing jig. It is typically used for assembling furniture like that you find at IKEA. I like it because it is one piece.
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Great info. Thanks to all who responded.
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Thanks for that confirmation. I just got off the Coastal Tool web page and have ordered the 10-2410. That model is impossible to find in stores (WoodCraft, Sears, etc.)
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I knew there had to be other factors involved here. Thanks again, Mark! Thanks everyone for their ideas. I may try a coping saw as well. Cheers and Tight Lines.
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Hey, Mark Griffin. Thanks for so much info.. That Shark Saw sounds great, but isn't 19tpi a little "coarse" for cutting cork? Of course, I must admit that I am assuming more teeth means better, and not allowing for other factors that you may know more about. Thanks, Tony
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Darrin - Thanks for entertaining all my questions about guide sizing and placement. I also appreciate your letting me borrow your product display so I could pick out hardware and thread color. Tony Scott
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In regards to those silver cork slicing jigs... Has anyone found a "hobby saw" with many teeth per inch that is "deep" enough to cut a cork ring the whole way through? The "hobby saws" I am finding always have a "spine" that gets stopped by the edge of the jig and prevents you from cutting down to the bottom of the cork ring. I have to pull the cork ri
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Thanks for those ideas, guys.
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So, I bought one of those simpler cork slicing jigs that were on the table over at Custom Tackle (silver, for cutting across only, not making pie pieces). Just curious to see what implement people are using to push the rings out of the jig. There is a recess under where the cork ring sits. I have been using a bolt, putting the threaded part through the hole in the jig, allowing the head to
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Thanks to all who replied. What I got out of all this was that I should stick with my standard 7". I make all my grips and they are indeed larger in diameter than "factory". Fighting butts are standard in my world as well, but I think I will get a bigger one this time. Fish on! Hope to see y'all in High Point.
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I have never fished with or built a fly rod larger than an 8 weight and have standardized on a 7" Full Wells handle copied from the grip used on the St. Croix Legend Ultra. Should I use a longer grip for a 10 weight rod, 8' 6"? The blank is an All Star Austin that I believe was designed for Tarpon fishing. I may use it for that, but much more often will use it to throw heavy sink
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I have started building a Batson RX7+ in 7 weight and have had two experienced rod builders tell me that I would be happier if I built it and fished it as an 8 weight. I was very surprised by this because while I do believe some of the very fast action rods (ex. Dan Craft FT) can and do perform better with more weight, I do not consider the RX7+ "very" fast. Maybe more like a "m
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Tom - Do people ever talk about lines that match up well with certain blanks in this forum? I have been learning that the slightly overweighted lines such as Rio Grand or Scientific Angler's GPX are the line of choice for people that use the FT. For good reason. Tony
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Tom - I am in awe of your 8 pound Smallmouth. That is truly awesome. I agree that 7 weight is a bit much for Smallmouths. I jumped into this discussion to talk about line weighting on the Dan Craft FTs, which is of great interest to me. I also have a good 5 weight story for you. I will send you a photo separately. Let's just say that one day while fishing for Sea Trout on the flats o
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Thanks, all, for chiming in. There are definitely opinions about using different line weights. I spoke with Dan Craft yesterday and asked him about all this. He confirmed that the FT is correctly weighted, but because of the "fastness" and the reserve power of the blank, it can easily handle a heavier line. He also confirmed my belief that a short powerful casting stroke is well
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Tony - What weight line do you throw with your Dan Craft 7 weight? Tony
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Herb - You have four Dan Craft FT's in 7 weight? I have two. You are my hero! It's an interesting story, but I ended up with two - one having H&H snakes and the other, H&H single foots. I have not cast them both around the same time as to get an impression of any differences. Given they are what I would call "tip action", do you see much difference at all in their ac
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Yep. I am the froth master.
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Thanks again to all who replied. Dave Orr, you and I stir the same way. I did not mix ENOUGH once and I will never, ever have that happen. I can live with the froth now that I know about the foil and the straw.
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Sorry, I meant FOIL. Foil is also good as a hat liner to protect you from rays from outer space.
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A lot of great responses. Thanks, guys. Foli kept coming up as one way to release bubbles BEFORE painting onto the wraps. As well, I can tell you that the problem has been greater since I started mixing in the plastic cups that have the volume markings on the INSIDE of the cup. Probably, a bad design as the bumps inside the cups help to create bubbles. I am sure I am still using too much ep
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I tend to "overdo" everything and mixing epoxy is no exception. I tend to get lots of tiny bubbles (no relation to Don Ho song) no matter how slow that I stir. These bubbles translate onto the wraps that I paint. The bubbles go away when I blast them with hot air from an embossing gun (little heat gun). However, I am wondering...if I just let the blank turn, will the bubbles dissi
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Best ask Todd Vivian at Lamiglas. He is listed as the contact for Lamiglas in this forum. I could toss in my .02 and tell you that they have also used REC seats on some of their rods.
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I concur! The article was exactly what I was looking for. I also ordered a set of spatulas from @#$%&. Their little marketing ploy at last year's show worked well. (Where they handed out spatulas). I now make a simple association between spatulas and @#$%&. San Dimas High Scholl Football rules!!!
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More interesting than WHERE to get a spatula, does anyone have any good instructions on HOW to use one? Mudhole and @#$%& both offer a set of spatulas, but someone please tell me WHAT to do with the spatula shaped like a garden trowel?!
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As a newbie who stepped into all this last year at Charlotte, I can tell you, these shows are invaluable for anyone who really wants to improve their skills. I was inspired by a lot of what I saw and I learned a TON of things - from applying epoxy (thank you, Ralph O'Quinn) to applying decals (thank you, Jimi Ellis). A huge thank you to Tom Kirkman for making all this happen, year after year.
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A thank you to Ken Preston for teaching me everything I know about rod building, since I met him at the last show in Charlotte. He epitomizes the spirit of the show and RodBuilding.org which is to share the knowledege with those who ask for it. I was honored to attend this year's show as part of his entourage.
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Good stuff, guys. Thanks to all who responded.
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Freshwater - for Lake Trout. However....I would like to know that I could jig the same exact spoons in the Pacific Northwest for Rockfish.
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While living in Central Florida, I heard about a rod bulder who invented what is called the "Joy Stick" - a very short fly rod used for casting in mangroves. You may want to contact its inventor - Joy Dunlap - and ask him how / what blanks he uses. This information is openly listed on a number of public web sites, so I have no problem presenting this on the board. Destin Fly Co.
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