Rod Building . org Message Board http://rodbuilding.org/list.php?2 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:44:36 -0400 Phorum 5.2.11 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387225,387225#msg-387225 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387225,387225#msg-387225
Am I doing something wrong or using an incorrect thread. Its like the thread is so thin that you can see everything under the wrap.

I looked at a couple rods I did years ago and could slightly see where the end was pulled, but nothing like what im getting today.

Any ideas ??]]> Casey Abell rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 23:51:10 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387216,387216#msg-387216 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387216,387216#msg-387216
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Hope you all enjoy it, especially then ending.



Let me know what else you would like me to try to put together]]> James(Doc) Labanowski rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 22:33:47 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387210,387210#msg-387210 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387210,387210#msg-387210
The blank tester is a great wall mounted tool for comparing the actions of two blanks side-by-side, check them out at:
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Mud Hole is also offering the Backlash Tools Threaded TK Mandrels. These are great for your wood grip project or any projects that don't have a snug fit and need to be able to tighten things up to turn on the lathe. The Threaded TK Mandrels comes in four sizes 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, ½. Check them out at:
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Mud Hole is also carrying the Backlash Tools TK Mandrel 14-inch Stainless Steel Mandrel. These high quality precision mandrels are designed and specifically made for turning cork, EVA and wood grips. These mandrels are 14” long with a shallow shoulder cut 1” long at one end and will accept a 60 degree live center at the other end. Click below for more information:
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We will be adding more Backlash products as they become available in the near future.]]> Mud Hole Custom Tackle rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 20:35:30 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387202,387202#msg-387202 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387202,387202#msg-387202
I am getting ready to do a build in which the user will utilizing a new Chronarch E... I am looking for suggestions of the closest matched thread to the body of the reel.

Thanks,
Tom]]> Thomas Kaufmann rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 21:08:14 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387197,387197#msg-387197 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387197,387197#msg-387197
I am using double foot strippers and double foot snake guides for the build.

After looking at some other resources I have calculated that the normal sized guides for this rod should be 20-16-4-4-4-2-2-2-1-1 with a 4 or 4.5 tip top. (He wants to two larger stripping guides so it is similar to the TFO rods)

Will I see any benefit from increasing the guide sizes? If so what sizes should I use.

Any help would be greatly appreciated]]> Bill Hansen rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 23:04:55 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387184,387184#msg-387184 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387184,387184#msg-387184
I was thinking about possibly using some type of electromagnetic clutch out of a copy machine. Just not sure how I would do it.

Anyone run into this issue in the past.]]> Casey Abell rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 23:47:19 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387167,387167#msg-387167 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387167,387167#msg-387167 Forrest Peters rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:30 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387161,387161#msg-387161 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387161,387161#msg-387161
Now I can't wait to use a nice long rod... but it's broken clean apart 71cm from the tip... almost exactly 1/4 down the rod. I suspect this is a region that sees a lot of flex, so the repair might be a bit daunting.

I need advise from a seasoned rod craftsman about what to do with this rod.

Here are pictures of the damage (yes, on a crappy camera but it's what I had at the time :P)



One end:



The other end:





Tip was also damaged, but my grandfather improperly repaired it years ago, he didn't know any better unfortunately :(.

]]> Michael Verdi rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 20:03:06 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387155,387155#msg-387155 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387155,387155#msg-387155 Dave Wylie rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 16:25:30 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387149,387149#msg-387149 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387149,387149#msg-387149 Dave Wylie rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 09:41:36 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387146,387146#msg-387146 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387146,387146#msg-387146
Just wondering if anyone knows where I can order Pink Winding checks and trim parts for a rod I'm building. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.]]> Brian Bishop rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 09:24:54 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387134,387134#msg-387134 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387134,387134#msg-387134 The ngc guide system puts my choke about 13" from the tip, and with only three reduction guides between the reel and the choke, there is a significant amount of space between all of them. They all line up like a bulls eye great when sighting down the rod, so I feel confident they are spaced correctly.
My issue really is only that the space between the last reduction guide and the choke seems farther than I like to see when static testing. also I am ending up with 6 or 7 guides depending on whether I decide to go with three or four runners, not sure if that's too few.
What do you more expierienced builders suggest? Add another reduction guide? Move the choke?
The blank is a st croix 3S68MXF
Guides are byag 25, 16, 8, then blag 4.5' s to the tip.]]> Jeremy Johnson rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:45 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387090,387090#msg-387090 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387090,387090#msg-387090
Does anyone have a suggestion for me. I like my ultra light rods to provide me a sense they are being use to their maximum limits. Again I am not looking to break the bank on this blank I use it twice a year.

Thanks]]> Steve Lynas rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:42 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387080,387080#msg-387080 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387080,387080#msg-387080 Steve Mcleod rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:25 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387077,387077#msg-387077 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387077,387077#msg-387077
I ordered a rod wrapper and dryer from him from the @#$%& site last November but never received anything. Mike claimed it was lost in the mail and was promising to ship another as late as the middle of January but I haven't been able to get in touch with him since. What bothers me the most is he is currently @#$%& off more of the same wrappers he never sent me. I would just like to clear it up and either get the products or receive a refund.]]> Chris Bauer rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 23:19:41 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387068,387068#msg-387068 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387068,387068#msg-387068
Anyways I used the masking tape method that I thought was fool proof. Well apparently its not as my piece was not anywhere near the size I needed. I had a pretty large gap which I thought was unacceptable.

Any hints to cutting the stuff to the correct size?]]> Casey Abell rodboard Wed, 16 May 2012 23:43:03 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387060,387060#msg-387060 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,387060,387060#msg-387060
Three styles are available with a matching butt cap:
Two Tone EVA or Two Tone Cork
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Regular Cork or EVA
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Matching Butt Caps
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Maybe it will help someone else if it works. I'd like to hear from some of you who have repaired rods what you think. It looks great, and doesn't seem to affect the action. I guess the first big redfish will be the test. My biggest concern is whether the plug was too big or too small, or whether it will even hold right in the power section of the rod.]]> Rich Gorden rodboard Tue, 15 May 2012 21:14:11 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386993,386993#msg-386993 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386993,386993#msg-386993
More information later next week on the hotels and room rates. These are both exceptional hotels, both top of the class of their respective companies. Please do not attempt to book rooms this early, however, as the special rates and fulfillment policies will not be in place for a few weeks yet.

Sometime next week the RodMaker blog will have full details on accommodations and pricing. Thanks.

................]]> Tom Kirkman rodboard Tue, 15 May 2012 22:28:41 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386992,386992#msg-386992 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386992,386992#msg-386992 Bernie Wojtasik rodboard Tue, 15 May 2012 20:54:01 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386990,386990#msg-386990 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386990,386990#msg-386990
specifically i seek the single piece back bouncing blank:

BB965 GL2 8'0" 1 15-30 2-8 MOD-FAST 7.0 0.660 4.25 HEAVY

does anyone know where i might get this blank?

thanks,

tws]]> Marc Forrest rodboard Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:59 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386971,386971#msg-386971 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386971,386971#msg-386971
DR]]> Duane Richards rodboard Tue, 15 May 2012 09:03:50 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386963,386963#msg-386963 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386963,386963#msg-386963 I'm interested in possibly building my own line guides with agate inserts. I see where agate inserts are advertised to be sold separately. Does anybody know...

A) Are agate inserts bonded and / or crimped in place in the lineguide frames? And is there special tooling available to do this?

B) Does anyone know a source for purchasing the frames only... to install agate inserts into?

C) Does anyone know a source for someone who does custom work... where I could specify size and material to get a matching set?

D) I'm also looking for a source for gold plated casting rod tip tops (no agate), titanium frame casting rod tip-tops (no agate), nickel silver casting rod tip-tops (no agate), to match existing agate line guides commercially available. (The tip top can be with or without an agate insert; just looking to create a set with matching frames). Typical tube sizes are 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0

Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!]]> Brent Holland rodboard Mon, 14 May 2012 12:25:21 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386953,386953#msg-386953 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386953,386953#msg-386953
I wonder if anyone has tried painting a guide in bright gold finish.

My problem is thus: I have some nice gold plated SIC boat guides but no matching tip. This color on a sturdy boat tip now appear to be unavailable out there.

Soooo....I'm thinking get out the rattle can and get to work. Any other tips/experiences out there? Words of caution?

Whit]]> Philip Engle rodboard Mon, 14 May 2012 15:04:31 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386949,386949#msg-386949 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386949,386949#msg-386949
Thanks!

Scott]]> Scott Backholm rodboard Tue, 15 May 2012 08:23:38 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386937,386937#msg-386937 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386937,386937#msg-386937
Can anyone provide some feedback on the difference between the Fuji MN versus the LN frames please? I'm going to build some bait casters and was thinking of going for the TLNSG ones on one rod but also like the ICMNSG and ICLNSG guides so may try a few sets. I might even go for the CMNAG. will the ICLNSG or TLNSG be strong enough for a 25 lb Barra bait caster? are the Titanium guides worth the extra? Weight comes secondary to corrosion resistance in this case. I'm just looking for some top quality guides with a shiny frame that don't rust.
Thanks.]]> Mark Gwynne rodboard Tue, 15 May 2012 07:27:27 -0400 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386932,386932#msg-386932 http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,386932,386932#msg-386932 tom mcfee rodboard Mon, 14 May 2012 17:51:24 -0400