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03-26-2006, 09:42 AM
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xxx
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Cutting Graphite Blanks
I have a batson 1208 that I want to cut a few inches from the butt of. I'm assuming that this is a task that I can do myself but I've never done it before. Can anyone give me a quick how to? Thanks.
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03-26-2006, 11:07 AM
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Still A Plugger
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Woonsocket, R.I.
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ive,d done it once, so im no expert. mark where youre cutting w/ marker or pencil. tape over the mark. re mark on tape. i used a fine hacksaw blade and worked out ok. cut through the tape so no frays and dont i repeat dont snap it, cut all the way tru.
hope this helps. check out the search feature or how to,s , maybe something there.
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Dennis
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03-26-2006, 04:24 PM
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When I cut a rod I use a dremel tool with a cut off wheel at high rpm's. I tape around the rod with masking tape to make a guide so I know the cut will be straight. I then cut along the edge made by the tape by holding the dremel tool stationary and rotating the rod. When I put the tape on, I make sure that the tape is on the piece of the rod that you are going to use just in case there are any splinters.
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03-27-2006, 01:17 PM
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Location: Where the bait is....
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I mark where im gunna cut with a china marker. Tape around the blank with several wraps of masking tape, and cut with a hacksaw. Make sure u score around the blank with the saw, dont just saw in place, eventually youll get through.
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03-27-2006, 01:34 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
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Same as fungus. Dremel, taped on the side of the cut that's gonna stay on the rod, and I also score the blank all the way around first. Cutting the tip is more critical than the butt.
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03-27-2006, 04:05 PM
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Ive done it to a few rods. I also use keep the dremel stationary and rotate the blank. It can be a little shaky trying to move the dremel
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Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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03-27-2006, 05:30 PM
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tape it, mark it, put on a mask and chop saw it. Works awesome. Use this technique on the butt section ONLY.
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03-29-2006, 09:32 AM
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A file works well for both ends. Work your way around the blank..
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03-29-2006, 09:48 AM
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I just tried the bandsaw on Monday, worked real well on the butt end
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Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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03-29-2006, 09:54 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by PNG
tape it, mark it, put on a mask and chop saw it.
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I assume you're talking a cut-off blade?
If you're just doing one, I'd do it by hand...that way it's nearly impossible to screw up.
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03-29-2006, 07:35 PM
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xxx
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
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Thanks guys, the dremel worked great.
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