Thanks everyone, and Roger Wilson, I think those are going to work. Lots of other choices as well. thank again r
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Can someone direct me to a place I can get a Ford decal for a build I am working on? Thanks r
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I have my wrapper on a bench with 4x4 blocks under it. I put all my tools in that space, also I have my foot control there, and operate it by hand, moving it along as I progress down the rod. Works for me.
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Thank guys for the information. Sounds like Billies book is the one I need. Fred, email now not hidden.
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Being new to this hobby, I am constantly amazed at the unbelievable thread work that is out there. All the different patterns are simply amazing. I have only built 6 rods, and I completed a cross wrap on one of those, with just two colors. It was simple, and turned out good. I was pleased. What I am wondering, is there some resource for cross wrap patterns with instructions on how to cr
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Thanks guys. rp
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Is metallic thread suitable for guide wrapping by itself? Rods would be salt water inshore, medium light to medium heavy 8-20 lb. line. thanks r
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Great, thanks Mike. rp
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I just finished my second build, actually coated it Wednesday. Inside the house it all looked good. So today I take it outside for the first time and in the light, there are places that need more epoxy. Enough so that I think everything needs a coat. Can I just re-coat now without doing any kind of prep? It has been 4 days. Thanks, rp
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Thanks guys, I can now continue! Ron, those look good. Thanks for posting the pictures. rp
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Can I cut down the Winn grip straight taper to fit the size 16 Aero with out destroying the Winn grip. Thanks in advance rp
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Thanks guys, for all the help. I will have to get some more arbor material for the seat as the one I have is not long enough to do the whole thing.
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I thought of that as well. Sounds like maybe the cleanest way to go, as you would have to slide the real seat over the glue for the upper part of the seat and then over the arbor. Did you use a full length arbor or short one, just filling the openings and a little more?
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I have a Fuji TVS reel seat with the carbon fiber insert. Not sure about the installation. Looks to me like I should glue the arbor on the blank, then the rest of the seat. Should I glue the seat to the outside of the arbor? Where it doesn't show? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks rh
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