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Forum: Rod Building 04-28-2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,909
Posted By Billy 40
What ever happened with this idea?

What ever happened with this idea?
Forum: Rod Building 05-29-2005, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,584
Posted By Billy 40
"a Gearbox butt section" Salt, can you...

"a Gearbox butt section"

Salt, can you expand on this further?
Forum: Rod Building 03-14-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
Posted By Billy 40
New Board

Looks great!!!
Forum: Rod Building 02-18-2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By Billy 40
I believe that's not a trigger seat, but a...

I believe that's not a trigger seat, but a Palming seat. YOu're not supposed to split your fingers around it, rather put it under the back of your hand. Like hte Palming seat from Fuji - looks...
Forum: Rod Building 02-02-2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By Billy 40
I broke a blank while spining, and have this to...

I broke a blank while spining, and have this to offer to the already good advice given:

When flexing a graphite rod from teh tip, whether it be finding teh spine, lifting a fish into a boat (I...
Forum: Rod Building 01-27-2005, 06:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,941
Posted By Billy 40
MY PM's are fine, I gave you guys the wrong...

MY PM's are fine, I gave you guys the wrong e-mail addy to reply back to me with (the correct one is vivonab@colsonservices.com) - I wen tand changed teh e-mailon this site, and screwed up my PM box....
Forum: Rod Building 01-20-2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,819
Posted By Billy 40
Salt - The lubricant they use is Silicone, which...

Salt - The lubricant they use is Silicone, which is why the epoxy doesn't adhere. You are 100% correct, CP will take care of this problem, sometimes 2 coats are needed. I suggest NOT using Glass Coat...
Forum: Rod Building 01-20-2005, 01:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,819
Posted By Billy 40
Interesting post. For a quick update, as if...

Interesting post. For a quick update, as if anyone cares - I dumped all my Madeira and am replacing it with Sulky, YLI/Fishhawk & Superior metallic threads. I've used each one of these companies, and...
Forum: Rod Building 01-17-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,400
Posted By Billy 40
DOn't take this the wrong way, but I'd prefer to...

DOn't take this the wrong way, but I'd prefer to have thread kept in Plano boxes out of any light where UV can fade & dust can weaken the thread. My own opinion. Still an awesome set up.
Forum: Rod Building 01-14-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By Billy 40
Besides it looking like a man, I wonder why...

Besides it looking like a man, I wonder why people are so intrigued by pictures of women. If it ain' t yo' chick, why sweat it?

http://www.fishingphotos.net/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=4903 (A...
Forum: Rod Building 01-12-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By Billy 40
Too many questions, sheesh. SOmeone else gotta...

Too many questions, sheesh. SOmeone else gotta know the answers in here besides me? lol.

The fingernail imprint goes away. I haven't experianced cloudyness one bit, nor have I heard of any...
Forum: Rod Building 01-12-2005, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,400
Posted By Billy 40
THat's very nice. Too nice - what are you going...

THat's very nice. Too nice - what are you going to do when you spill Acetone on it. How are you going to remove epoxy droplets?

WHO CARES!! THat's a sweet set up you got there.
Forum: Rod Building 01-12-2005, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,712
Posted By Billy 40
For $1000 you can buy a brand new Clemens or...

For $1000 you can buy a brand new Clemens or Renzetti, a Wood lathe to shape grips, and you might have enough to buy all the colors of Gudebrod 1 oz spools.

He's gonn have to go through his...
Forum: Rod Building 01-12-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By Billy 40
I've tried AMTAK Hi & Lo, and it seemed like the...

I've tried AMTAK Hi & Lo, and it seemed like the same as FC.
Pac Bay Rodsmith - this was actually pretty good, easy to work with, very clear - I would use this if it weren't that I like GC &...
Forum: Rod Building 01-11-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By Billy 40
Aftcote at 85 degrees will set up in about 5 or 6...

Aftcote at 85 degrees will set up in about 5 or 6 hours, but it will take a lot longer to cure. I have a test sample of Aftcote, not he Production version, which I understand sets up a little harder....
Forum: Rod Building 01-11-2005, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By Billy 40
Re: Guides, finish coats and met. threads

First, here's how to understand what the Fuji guide code means: http://www.visualwrap.com/cgibin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=12;action=display;num=1050441514

THe MN's are heavier. What blank are you...
Forum: Rod Building 12-22-2004, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By Billy 40
You'll have cold hands & a runny nose, but teh...

You'll have cold hands & a runny nose, but teh rod will perform the same. I don't believe that cold weather breaks graphite thing. I always sy the same thing - Loomis's break just teh same during the...
Forum: Rod Building 12-20-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By Billy 40
orings.com - I've never ordered from them, but I...

orings.com - I've never ordered from them, but I will need to shortly. 10 lifetime supplies for me and all my friends, lol.
Forum: Rod Building 12-10-2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,941
Posted By Billy 40
Tlap - "Supposed to be done". Nah, everyone does...

Tlap - "Supposed to be done". Nah, everyone does things their own way. Something like this will give you more ideas on how to figure it out for yourself, hopefully you'll pick up a couple of tips...
Forum: Rod Building 12-08-2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By Billy 40
Have you read Custom Rod THread Art by Dale...

Have you read Custom Rod THread Art by Dale Clemens? That book is a must to do more complicated patterns, imo. Yes, you can get by without it, but if you are looking to really get into it and were...
Forum: Rod Building 12-08-2004, 12:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,941
Posted By Billy 40
He did mention it was FREE, right? No NERDs dues,...

He did mention it was FREE, right? No NERDs dues, or fees - that's BS - just a whole lotta fun, eating, and Thread Wrapping.
Forum: Rod Building 12-08-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,941
Posted By Billy 40
I'll be coming up there, should be a great time....

I'll be coming up there, should be a great time. Were gonna try to cover everything from start to finish, if there is enough interest and levels of skill, we're gonna attempt to do split up into a...
Forum: Rod Building 12-08-2004, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By Billy 40
I use it all the time, I've given Demo's at...

I use it all the time, I've given Demo's at seminar's, answer questions via e-mail, PM, message boards, and I've even had a few guys call me with questions from around the country.

I'm biased...
Forum: Rod Building 12-01-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By Billy 40
THEre are quite a few blanks from every...

THEre are quite a few blanks from every manufacturer that will fit teh bill for this type of a rod. I lean towards the FW Bass rods which are used for heavier Spinnerbaits & jigs/pig's. Rods rated...
Forum: Rod Building 11-28-2004, 12:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By Billy 40
What kind of Fluke rod are you looking to build?...

What kind of Fluke rod are you looking to build? Ocean, Bay, Bucktailing, heavy sinkers, silver bullets, 7', 6'6?
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