Want to build a custom rod. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the the help guys. I appreciate it. I do have a few more questions though. I noticed that many of the Sabre blanks are one pieced. Is it possible to cut this blank in half somewhere and insert a ferrule. I am also mixed up on what size guides to use, how many, and how far to separate them from each other. I know it depends on size and stiffness of the rod, but how do I figure this out. Thnaks again, Derek.