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mr.clean

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #30 on: Mar 23, 2019, 10:42 AM »
Very nice gift,the colored resins add a nice touch to the rod handle . Looking at the photos posted here and on Ice Shanty by rod builders there are some very skilled people making rods the fancy guide wrappings due add to a rods look but really do not afeect how the rod will preform.
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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #31 on: Mar 26, 2019, 08:12 AM »


   
I know it's a float rod but is that kinda the style handle your looking for Greg?    I did this one for a buddy this past fall

Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #32 on: Mar 26, 2019, 10:03 AM »

   
I know it's a float rod but is that kinda the style handle your looking for Greg?    I did this one for a buddy this past fall

Hey!

GTF outta my deal with Greg.

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SizeMatters

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #33 on: Mar 26, 2019, 08:07 PM »

   
I know it's a float rod but is that kinda the style handle your looking for Greg?    I did this one for a buddy this past fall
Yes, obviously sized and more tapered at the top for a light panfish rod.  In fact, if Dad can do that on the rod he's making me some day, i'd be happier yet.  Great looking float rod.  If I figure out how to cast my center pin some day and actually catch fish with it, I'd be interested in one like that.  Nice work!!!

Hey!

GTF outta my deal with Greg.

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Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #34 on: Mar 27, 2019, 06:22 AM »
Greg
I think you will like these blanks I’m using for panfish.
They are a fast action.
Medium wt.
The entire blank is pretty thin and the tip is VERRY sensitive.
When it’s finished decide.
If it’s not what you want/need let’s look at another instead.
But these blanks were super cheap at the expo.
Hence the $35 I’m charging.

We did 4 handles last night.
I will probably get them and the reel seats epoxied to the rod blanks tonight.
Then I can begin wrapping the eyes and the finish work.
Your rod is one of these 4
My goal is to finish all 4 in the next couple weeks.

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #35 on: Mar 27, 2019, 08:04 AM »
Greg
I think you will like these blanks I’m using for panfish.
They are a fast action.
Medium wt.
The entire blank is pretty thin and the tip is VERRY sensitive.
When it’s finished decide.
If it’s not what you want/need let’s look at another instead.
But these blanks were super cheap at the expo.
Hence the $35 I’m charging.

We did 4 handles last night.
I will probably get them and the reel seats epoxied to the rod blanks tonight.
Then I can begin wrapping the eyes and the finish work.
Your rod is one of these 4
My goal is to finish all 4 in the next couple weeks.
I'm sure it'll be fine and I'll have a lot of fun with it.   ;D
Bigger isn't always better but Size definitely Matters!

Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #36 on: Apr 13, 2019, 07:06 PM »
I've been really busy at work and other things the past few weeks.
So the rods took a back seat.
But today I glued up the handles on the next 4 rods.
Greg - one of these is yours.

Tomorrow I will begin wrapping the guides on them while I watch the Masters.
However, I need to go to the trailer as they are moving it back into place at 10am.
So I will miss a bit of it.
Hopefully not too much.

SizeMatters

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #37 on: Apr 14, 2019, 04:45 AM »
I've been really busy at work and other things the past few weeks.
So the rods took a back seat.
But today I glued up the handles on the next 4 rods.
Greg - one of these is yours.

Tomorrow I will begin wrapping the guides on them while I watch the Masters.
However, I need to go to the trailer as they are moving it back into place at 10am.
So I will miss a bit of it.
Hopefully not too much.
8) 8) 8)
Bigger isn't always better but Size definitely Matters!

Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #38 on: Apr 14, 2019, 07:28 AM »
8) 8) 8)

Today, I wrap guides.
But cannot wrap the butt sections until later tonight.
The epoxy needs 24 hrs.
No matter.
I have 4 end sections to wrap first.

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #39 on: Apr 14, 2019, 12:05 PM »
Modified my spool tensioner with a short pc of ice fishing rod.  I’m waiting for the 5 minute epoxy to harden.  Been 15-20 minutes and it’s still tacky.  Lol
It’s ok.
Tiger is playing.




Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #40 on: Apr 14, 2019, 06:12 PM »
Got 2 top sections wound and the first coat of epoxy onto the wraps.
On the rotary driers and I’ll put on the 2nd finish coat tomorrow night.
Then on Tuesday maybe I’ll get working on and finish the butt sections.
Hope to get both these rods complete by the end of the week.  These 2 are purchased rods for my friend Jon and my better friend Greg.
These are super little rods.
The first one I built cast really well and it had excellent sensitivity.  A really good all around rod for anything from panfish to bass and walleyes.  And it has enough backbone to handle an occasional midsize pike.




rgfixit

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #41 on: Apr 14, 2019, 06:53 PM »
Throw that lighter away and get an alcohol lamp.

Rg
If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #42 on: Apr 14, 2019, 07:58 PM »
Throw that lighter away and get an alcohol lamp.

Rg

I have an alcohol bottle.
The lighter Is used to light it.
It also heats the eye before I stick it into the glue stick.  That fixes the foot to the blank and holds it while wrapping.  Easier than masking tape.

Effin rookie!

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Mac Attack

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #43 on: Apr 16, 2019, 09:57 PM »
Doing pretty well on these 2 rods.
The top sections are finished.
And I turned the handle on one butt section and got the eye, hook stay, and winding check wound and epoxied with the first coat.
The 2nd rod I got the winding and epoxy done but still need to turn the handle.
I'll turn that 2nd handle tomorrow night and put the second coat of epoxy on both and they will be finished Thursday night.
Maybe some last minute cleanup and finish work on them.
Then they go to their new owners.

Let me know how we're going to do this Greg.

BTW, I'm getting better.
But it will be a while before I'm as good as Jeff.

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Re: My First Rod Build
« Reply #44 on: Apr 17, 2019, 05:22 AM »

 



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