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5 years ago
Craig Strickland
It has been almost 3 weeks since the finish went on and it is still slightly tacky to the touch. I can't tell it has gotten any less tacky in the past week. I think the problem was some bad hardener. It was very thick and dark (almost brown) and very difficult to dispense from the syringe. I should have discarded the mixture. For the record it was ProKote medium build in the 12ml syringe
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5 years ago
Craig Strickland
Well I have my first rod where the epoxy finish did not fully cure. I have searched the archives for solutions to the problem. There seems to be two thoughts. 1. Strip everything off and start over. 2. Put a thin coat of properly mixed epoxy over the existing epoxy. The second option (recoat) sounds more appealing, but I have a question. Do you just end up with a hard shell over a soft
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6 years ago
Craig Strickland
I want to try my hand at a Tiger Wrap. I am using a black rod and wrapping the guides with black thread with gold trim. I am not sure what color combinations will compliment this. The plan is for the Tiger wrap to be in front of the fore grip. Any ideas, or suggestions would be appreciated.
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6 years ago
Craig Strickland
Gentlemen, Thank you for your tips and info. I think I know enough now to be dangerous.
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6 years ago
Craig Strickland
Going to try my hand at a spiral wrap on an 8 ft medium (15-30#'s) salt water rod. Looking from the butt end, does the spiral go clockwise or counter clockwise? None of the literature I have read says which way to go. What is the group consensus on the number of guides to go from 0 to 180, not counting the butt guide or the first guide in the 180 position?
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9 years ago
Craig Strickland
My sister, the scrapbook guru, said 1/2, 3/4 & 1" punches are available from Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Craig Strickland
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10 years ago
Craig Strickland
Terry, Please unhide your email, or email me. I have some questions about the MRF System. Thanks
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10 years ago
Craig Strickland
Just got back from the 2014 ICRBE and it was a great experience for a first timer. One of the vendors was showing an adjustabe teleoscoping butt. It looked like a great idea for kayak fishermen. Short butt for handling and casting, and longer, if needed, to fight a fish. What are the thoughts of this group on this application? Craig Strickland Morehead City, NC
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