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MFF US Northeast => New York => Topic started by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2017, 06:06 AM
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I need to cut about 4" off the butt of this rod without ruining it..
Any suggestions from you or anyone else?
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chainsaw.
;D
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wondering why???? also of it's a good rod why not her a new reel seat and handle and rebuild the lower end instead of cutting and messing up the bal of the rod
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I've used a hacksaw with a fine toothed blade in the past to do exactly that, Raq.
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If you feel the need to cut it a hacksaw will work , but a band saw would be smoother and then just glue on a butt cap , Just my .02
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I need to cut about 4" off the butt of this rod without ruining it..
Any suggestions from you or anyone else?
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Very fine Saw like a coping Saw Dom. Take your time, a little sanding and a new grip cap. Send it to me if you're not comfortable doing it.
I have a very fine cut pull Saw for finish cuts.
Bob
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Like this.
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Lowes.....$20.
Japanese finish Saw. Hack Saw is too rough.
Rg
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I own two of those!!! Badass for cutting door jambs and casings from doors!!! If you buy one Dom.... don't use the rough teeth!!😁
Best hand saw made since sliced bread!!! You can even slice bread with it!!😜
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Or like this Dom -
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I own two of those!!! Badass for cutting door jambs and casings from doors!!! If you buy one Dom.... don't use the rough teeth!!😁
Best hand saw made since sliced bread!!! You can even slice bread with it!!😜
Can't believe you don't have an ocellating Saw Larry. Although, I know you're a bit of a perfectionist like me.... ;D
They have a mini version too. I use it for making finer cuts on just about everything.
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Rg
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Chainsaw and Gorilla Glue .....eh Mac? ;D
Rg
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I bought this Sunday morning just to set it up for top water with braid line.. Its 8'6", i have 2 others set up for TW and there 7'6" and 6'6'... This works great except the butt extends past my elbow and I dont like it..
Can I just epoxy the end after I get my chain saw out? ::)
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I bought this Sunday morning just to set it up for top water with braid line.. Its 8'6", i have 2 others set up for TW and there 7'6" and 6'6'... This works great except the butt extends past my elbow and I dont like it..
Can I just epoxy the end after I get my chain saw out? ::)
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I would think so. Like I said...a little sanding and it'll look like it was born that way.
Rg
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Can't believe you don't have an ocellating Saw Larry. Although, I know you're a bit of a perfectionist like me.... ;D
They have a mini version too. I use it for making finer cuts on just about everything.
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Rg
Taking a bit more time on detail... keeps the customers calling!! 😊 Does Lowes carry that smaller saw.... or, did you order it?
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On the shelf at my store. $12 or so. You'll like it👍
Rg
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Chainsaw and Gorilla Glue .....eh Mac? ;D
Rg
boom!
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Can I just epoxy the end after I get my chain saw out? ::)
see Bob.
8)
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On the shelf at my store. $12 or so. You'll like it👍
Rg
Found it!!😁
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Well I didn't cut it yet, but after using it today it's getting cut....
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Found it!!😁
I was using mine today. Whipped up a couple bird feeders out of some scrap stuff I had laying around.
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Cut it Dom! You know what you like to fish with. It's just a rod!
Rg
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I was just thinking Dom, you might want to shorten it with two cuts. Cut the end cap off first, then cut it to the length you want minus the salvaged end cap. Sand both sawn ends clean and glue the end cap back on. 8)
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Good idea Bill but it dosnt have a plastic cap , it's cork on the end....
Nice feeders Bob....
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Yeah. Saw off that cork end and glue it back on. ::)
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Now I see... ;)
If it works I'm buying 2 more and do the same thing to them for other lures.
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Dom, if you have to reinforce the end cap a bit, drill it out a little and fit a piece of wood dowel into the end cap and blank. Some 5 minute epoxy, a little sanding and you're done.
Rg
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Ok I took all of your advice and thank you..
I measured and cut it several times till it felt right...
A little sanding and it should be good to go....
Now to get out and try it... ;D
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Good job. It looks "factory" from here! ;D
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Looks good from here too ;D
Rg
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It still looks 1/2" long to me. :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
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On which end? ;D
Rg
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Add 1/2" back on Dom!!! ;D
Good work on the feeders Bob!!😎