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Forum: Rod Building 03-13-2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,426
Posted By wfmdfm
area

Where are you located? There are a few other shops around.
Forum: Rod Building 03-12-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,426
Posted By wfmdfm
CMS didt do any this year- They claim they didnt...

CMS didt do any this year- They claim they didnt make much $ on purchase of the materials from past classes. They still have the best selection for my area.
Forum: Rod Building 03-07-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,918
Posted By wfmdfm
weaving

That was my first shot at putting on the initials. I know I need some more practice doing those but it does add a nice personal touch for the rod holder.
Forum: Rod Building 03-07-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,918
Posted By wfmdfm
BY HAnd

No these were by hand. I wish I had it on these long salt water rods. Still putting some fininshing touches on the wrapper. Thats for my next project. Wont be long now that we can try out these...
Forum: Rod Building 03-07-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,918
Posted By wfmdfm
Latest Projects

My lates projects. This is my first attempt at making matching rods. Its more work than I thought to try and get them the same. His and hers. They are fluke jigging rods.
Forum: Rod Building 03-07-2008, 05:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,316
Posted By wfmdfm
Lathe

It will take a little work to set this up but looks like it may work.
http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17926
Forum: Rod Building 03-02-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
Very nice !!

Very nice !!
Forum: Rod Building 03-01-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
Sorry for the delay. I just found your question....

Sorry for the delay. I just found your question. The blank was a Lumiglass 7ft 18-30lb 1-3oz. I built it fo Blues and stripers but I should have used something lighter. I just made one for my son...
Forum: Rod Building 02-20-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,115
Posted By wfmdfm
I agree to cut off the old grip with a razor but...

I agree to cut off the old grip with a razor but try not to kick into the blank. Then I would try asetone to remove the exopy and any of the grip. If that doesn,t cut it I would sand and scrape but...
Forum: Rod Building 01-30-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Posted By wfmdfm
Very nice! If thats your early rods your recent...

Very nice! If thats your early rods your recent must be great.
Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
Not many reconized it as a auto part- at least I...

Not many reconized it as a auto part- at least I knew it was part of the front end. Not bad for a electrical worker. Where the end link passes thru the wood is there a bearing or bushing or just a...
Forum: Rod Building 01-28-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
Is your shaft a front end stabilizer?

Is your shaft a front end stabilizer?
Forum: Rod Building 01-26-2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
Here are a couple of othere pictures of the wrap....

Here are a couple of othere pictures of the wrap. I realy dont know a Cheveron from a Chevy but maybe these will give you a better look. Regardless the rod itself still s#^&*.
Forum: Rod Building 01-26-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
taJon on your wrapper did you use a bearing or...

taJon on your wrapper did you use a bearing or just a hole drilled in the wood on the motor side of the chuck? I am starting to assemble some of my junk to make one.
Forum: Rod Building 01-22-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
I dont know its just me messing around with...

I dont know its just me messing around with thread.
Forum: Rod Building 01-21-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
One I made for me- I cant stand the cast I get...

One I made for me- I cant stand the cast I get from it. Next.
Forum: Rod Building 01-21-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
One of my lates- a christmas gift for my son.

One of my lates- a christmas gift for my son.
Forum: Rod Building 01-21-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
My first

My first a few years ago.
Forum: Rod Building 01-21-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
This is what I use for my drying. It is a old...

This is what I use for my drying. It is a old rotisairy motor from my grill. I also only make 5 or 6 rods per year and hand wrap them. After seeing some of these pictures I may mess around making a...
Forum: Rod Building 01-13-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,924
Posted By wfmdfm
Your a very clever man!

Your a very clever man!
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 01-09-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,954
Posted By wfmdfm
Check out this link. It has alot of pictures. I...

Check out this link. It has alot of pictures. I also have a book about the history of the "Canal" that has some great constuction photos. The Cape Cod Canal by Robert H. Farson...
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 01-08-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,954
Posted By wfmdfm
The "Canal" when it was a ditch.

The "Canal" when it was a ditch.
Forum: Rod Building 01-08-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,543
Posted By wfmdfm
Looks like you have a good area to work in. I...

Looks like you have a good area to work in. I find comfort makes it go much better. My work area has many function. Some times I am able to multi task while working there.
Forum: Rod Building 01-08-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,543
Posted By wfmdfm
Very nice butt wrap!!

Very nice butt wrap!!
Forum: Rod Building 01-05-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,543
Posted By wfmdfm
Lighted Maginfing Glass

I wrap with a lighted maginfining glass. When you mess up under glass it looks like crap and you fix it. Then take away the glass and it looks like its painted on. Just my 0.02. Nice project and I...
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