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Forum: Rod Building 07-19-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,679
Posted By Billy 40
Chris - Arthur KAplan who is from up your way did...

Chris - Arthur KAplan who is from up your way did the Demo 2 or 3 years ago in Coneticuit on turning these inserts. I'm sure he has some tips. I may have his contact info, if you need it let me know...
Forum: Rod Building 07-11-2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,159
Posted By Billy 40
I posted a response as well, now it's gone? ...

I posted a response as well, now it's gone?

AS for Japanese charging to much for tackle - why shouldn't they? They can afford it, and they do have much better products than what they send to us...
Forum: Rod Building 06-13-2003, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,679
Posted By Billy 40
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Thanks to John for allowing my to use the Logo for this rod.

http://www.fishingphotos.net/photopost/data/504/124Basssans.jpg
Forum: Rod Building 05-08-2003, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,779
Posted By Billy 40
Madeira Mettalix is good stuff. Been using it for...

Madeira Mettalix is good stuff. Been using it for butt wraps & underwraps for about 2 years now. I've got way too many colors, like 6 shades of Gold, 3 shades of Silver, 3 different Blues, etc.
...
Forum: Rod Building 04-26-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,837
Posted By Billy 40
Is that Silver, or Titanium? Nice matching...

Is that Silver, or Titanium?

Nice matching set of rods you got there 'Too.
Forum: Rod Building 04-22-2003, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,525
Posted By Billy 40
Which Madeira thread? Don't try and keep a...

Which Madeira thread? Don't try and keep a secret. Come of, fess up!!

In case you're wondering, the Superior and the Madiera metallix are very similar. Same stretch, Superior has a bit more...
Forum: Rod Building 04-21-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,525
Posted By Billy 40
I've heard a lot of things about tehse guides,...

I've heard a lot of things about tehse guides, except how they actually hold up in salt water. Is thre any way to test this guide frame side by side witha Fuji guide to see just hoe much more...
Forum: Rod Building 04-18-2003, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,895
Posted By Billy 40
Thse re the things you always kick yourself for...

Thse re the things you always kick yourself for because you didn't scribble them down. Or you scribble them down, and have no idea what the heck you were thinking when you wrote them.

That is a...
Forum: Rod Building 04-18-2003, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,895
Posted By Billy 40
Reverse Diamond. Burgandy underwrap. 2 Gold, 3...

Reverse Diamond. Burgandy underwrap. 2 Gold, 3 Black, 1 Gold, 5 Red, 1Gold, 2 Black, Holographic Gold, 2 Black, Holo Gold, 1 Black 5 Red, 1 Gold, 2 Black, 2 Gold, 2 Black, 2 Gold.

Or is it the...
Forum: Rod Building 04-11-2003, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,862
Posted By Billy 40
Bud8 - what kind of GReen thread is that on the...

Bud8 - what kind of GReen thread is that on the guide wrap? Is that an Amazin wrap? Nice job on the rod.
Forum: Rod Building 04-04-2003, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
Posted By Billy 40
I do my finishing in the basement and can tell...

I do my finishing in the basement and can tell you it varies greatly on ust how cold it is down there. I've been applying the epoxy at about 55 degrees now, and after 6-8 hours, I still cannot touch...
Forum: Rod Building 04-04-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
Posted By Billy 40
As John R said - "as long as you try to be as...

As John R said - "as long as you try to be as precise on the amounts as possible".

If you are off in your mixing, the epoxy will NEVER set up. Actually, depening on how much you mix, it will set...
Forum: Rod Building 04-04-2003, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,529
Posted By Billy 40
HEY!!! When did you sneak into my house and clean...

HEY!!! When did you sneak into my house and clean up my workbench?

Nice work. Someone's gonna be a happy Ditcherman.
Forum: Rod Building 03-31-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By Billy 40
Mike - any word on those colors. Is asking how...

Mike - any word on those colors. Is asking how much out of line here? I know Some On-Line don't like commercial stuff, so I hope I'm not out of line.

I'd like to see how it compares to Madiera.
Forum: Rod Building 03-27-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By Billy 40
Mike - can you list the colors by name? (I'm a...

Mike - can you list the colors by name? (I'm a ball breaker, sorry.) It looks like a few shades of Purple, Red, Green, & Blue.
Forum: Rod Building 03-26-2003, 06:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,382
Posted By Billy 40
If I were you, I'd keep it the way you like it. ...

If I were you, I'd keep it the way you like it. It looks good, and it is your idea. Answerring questions like this without offending someone is not all that easy, since we all have different...
Forum: Rod Building 03-25-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By Billy 40
If you don't have a lathe, the best way is to...

If you don't have a lathe, the best way is to find someone who has a lathe who will shape them for you. I'm sure you could do it by hand, but to get it even has to take a lot of patience and...
Forum: Rod Building 03-25-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,001
Posted By Billy 40
Chris - what Holo thread from Gudebrod did you...

Chris - what Holo thread from Gudebrod did you use? Do they have that single, flat thread, or is it a band/weave like HT braid?

What's the deal with not finding any Holland thread? How much do...
Forum: Rod Building 03-23-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,382
Posted By Billy 40
CB - I still haven't built one surf rod, so the...

CB - I still haven't built one surf rod, so the why on anything regarding anything to do with surf fishing, is pretty much a second hand answer on my part. I'm told the longer rod will allow me to...
Forum: Rod Building 03-23-2003, 09:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,382
Posted By Billy 40
You do know there are reel seats to match that...

You do know there are reel seats to match that blank, right? Fuji Cobra inserts, and if they are no longer sold, you can look for Tennessee handle material, and hope they have it in a size you need....
Forum: Rod Building 03-22-2003, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,382
Posted By Billy 40
LOL!! The bike in the background of the first...

LOL!! The bike in the background of the first picture. The 2 pedals (or lack thereof) looks like some sort of thread tension device. I was only kidding about that, sorry.

I don't thikn I like the...
Forum: Rod Building 03-21-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,382
Posted By Billy 40
I see that woven look in the first picture too. ...

I see that woven look in the first picture too. What blank is that? And what is that contraption in the background?
Forum: Rod Building 03-21-2003, 11:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,382
Posted By Billy 40
THat 2nd photo - is that a Tennesse Sensor...

THat 2nd photo - is that a Tennesse Sensor mateial (woven graphite) between the split butt grip, or just the way the blanks looks in the picture?

5" Foregrip for me is too small, my hand doesn't...
Forum: Rod Building 03-20-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,846
Posted By Billy 40
Unfortunately NOT! When i see other sewing...

Unfortunately NOT! When i see other sewing machine companies metallix, I'm quite dissappointed with Gudebrod's myself. But, Gudebrod does make a stronger metallic than anyone else, so maybe we need...
Forum: Rod Building 03-20-2003, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,829
Posted By Billy 40
Salt - I used visualwrap. When I referenced...

Salt - I used visualwrap. When I referenced CLemens catalouge, what I meant was the page which advertised teh Rodcrafter's Seminars - there were a few butt wraps there. I duplicated that pattern.
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