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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 11-13-2003, 08:36 PM   #1
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Drying motor

I want to try building my own rods. Is this drying motor ok for me to start out with?...http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...rch&hasJS=true

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Old 11-13-2003, 09:27 PM   #2
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You should decide on which kind of finish product your gonna use before deciding on the # RPM. The time a finish coat takes to dry will determine RPM's, some finish's set faster then others. If your finish sets fast then a higher RPM is recomended and visverser. I'll be experimenting this year too.
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Old 11-13-2003, 10:45 PM   #3
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My friend used that motor it lasted about 8 rods.
To use that dryer you put elastics on the silver stud around the blank to another stud. Repeat
It will center it's self but make sure the rubber bands are good and strong. If any of them break the finish will sag.
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Old 11-17-2003, 05:17 PM   #4
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Get the flexcoat drying motor. I like 18 RPM.

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Old 11-19-2003, 08:18 PM   #5
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I like to use a fast drying motor,,,, about 1800rpm's
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Old 11-20-2003, 10:23 AM   #6
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Lowes/Home depot rotissarie motor. $20.00 tops. Works fine.
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