Rod Building . org Message Board http://rodbuilding.org/list.php?2 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:51:10 -0400 Phorum 5.2.11 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342425,342608#msg-342608 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342425,342608#msg-342608 Bob Balcombe rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:10:56 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342425,342607#msg-342607 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342425,342607#msg-342607 Bob Balcombe rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:10:56 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342467,342606#msg-342606 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342467,342606#msg-342606 Bob Balcombe rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:04:24 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342602,342605#msg-342605 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342602,342605#msg-342605 Bob Balcombe rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:44:59 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342532,342604#msg-342604 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342532,342604#msg-342604
Tight lines,

JH]]> John M. Hernandez rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:42:40 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342603#msg-342603 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342603#msg-342603 I actually counted the number of rotations on one of my underwraps for a butt wrap...it was about 500. That is a LOT of hand turning for arthritic fingers.
I still do decorative wraps (and they are done by hand), but the power wrapper lets me count my production in rods per day instead of days per rod.]]> Gary Henderson rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:29:18 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342602,342602#msg-342602 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342602,342602#msg-342602 Isaiah Bumagat rodboard Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:23:49 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342483,342601#msg-342601 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342483,342601#msg-342601 -------------------------------------------------------
> I was told that the rx8+ blanks were the same as
> the legend.
>
> Bob


Nope. The RX8+ blanks are an OEM product built in the US to Batson's specifications. St Croix Legend (SC5/6) blanks are produced by St Croix for their explicit use/sale. IF I am correct, the original post actually pertained to the new RX8 blanks which are produced overseas for Batson. They do have an attractive finish for sure and offer a good value.

While I haven't built any of the newest Batson products, I can definitely state that the new SC5/6 blanks are absolutely wonderful pieces of engineering. They are SUPER strong and VERY light. The design provides a very high strength to weight ratio. They aren't inexpensive, but IMO they are priced fairly for cutting-edge technology with a strong pedigree.]]> Jim Gamble rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:38:24 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342600,342600#msg-342600 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342600,342600#msg-342600 Francois Larabie rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:23:44 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342483,342599#msg-342599 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342483,342599#msg-342599
Bob]]> Bob Hallowell rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:15:15 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,341616,342598#msg-342598 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,341616,342598#msg-342598 Brandan Martin rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:11:56 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342492,342597#msg-342597 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342492,342597#msg-342597 I was lookin for info on a rod that he built.
It was featured in a In Fisherman article.
I have a friend that wants one like it.
thanks,,'mikeb]]> mike burnette rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:40:01 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342596#msg-342596 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342596#msg-342596
It's strictly personal opinion but I never do underwraps and most of my rods are 7' or less except some musky rods and a fair number of greaat lakes trolling rods.]]> Mike Barkley rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:30:37 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342595#msg-342595 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342595#msg-342595 Phil Erickson rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:20:58 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342492,342594#msg-342594 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342492,342594#msg-342594 Eric Viburs rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:02:04 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342593#msg-342593 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342593#msg-342593 Ken Preston rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:32:29 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342592#msg-342592 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342592#msg-342592 Jim Gamble rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:13:57 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342510,342591#msg-342591 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342510,342591#msg-342591 Peter Douma rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:03:41 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342590#msg-342590 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342590,342590#msg-342590
Thanks
_pETER]]> Peter Douma rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:58:43 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342532,342589#msg-342589 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342532,342589#msg-342589 Peter Douma rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:16 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342512,342588#msg-342588 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342512,342588#msg-342588 Nice! I like that much better than the original aluminum]]> Ken Preston rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:43:15 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342585,342587#msg-342587 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342585,342587#msg-342587 Ken Preston rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:41:18 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342512,342586#msg-342586 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342512,342586#msg-342586
I've just posted my photo in the Tools...

~Mark]]> Mark J. Mire rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:33:42 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342585,342585#msg-342585 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342585,342585#msg-342585 Oh yeah, THANKS for buying the Abalone veneer today. Glad you guys got the chance to come over and buy the pick of the litter!!!
KEvin]]> kevin knox rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:04:22 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342552,342584#msg-342584 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342552,342584#msg-342584 Fred Yarmolowicz rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:55:03 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342552,342582#msg-342582 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342552,342582#msg-342582
It has a smell and heavier than water nature like nail polish. Small guide wraps near the end of the rod are back to normal color in around 5 minutes so you know if you have a problem ASAP. Smaller guides came out perfect. The two largest probably needed a third coat or my packing isn't what I thought. Scarlet thread over a dark grey blank is a little tough and we are taking a sliver of darkness beside the guide foot where the thread doesn't contact the blank. Might be good to mask around wraps if you value neatness as it is hard to wipe off the blank afterwards.

I thought it handled great and was very nice overall. No milky, cloudy, or little flakes problems. You knew right away if there was going to be a problem with color or tension. You could recoat in an hour or two as it dries nice and quick.

I'd say splurge and buy a bottle. I'd like to hear your impressions.]]> Russell Brunt rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:33:01 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342419,342581#msg-342581 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342419,342581#msg-342581
....................]]> Tom Kirkman rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:10:02 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342419,342580#msg-342580 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342419,342580#msg-342580 Thomas Wilson rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:04:19 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342124,342579#msg-342579 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342124,342579#msg-342579 bill boettcher rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:42:29 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342533,342578#msg-342578 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,342533,342578#msg-342578
The hood nut was a different piece, this "new" part just screwed up onto the LEFT OVER threads on the reel seat end.

Seemed real simple and kinda nice to me.

I did not buy one! LMAO!!! :-)

DR]]> Duane Richards (DR) rodboard Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:39:04 -0400