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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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01-17-2008, 04:49 PM
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first one
here is the handle assembly for the first of hopefully many.
7' 15 - 25lb graphite blank heavy action
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01-17-2008, 05:38 PM
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What was that!?!
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i like the cork, whad u use?
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01-17-2008, 06:59 PM
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cork.
12" for the butt and 2" foregrip. the seat is an 18 graphite. butt capp is a polished something or other.
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01-19-2008, 01:10 PM
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what a pain to align the guides! 
now on to the wrapping. |
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01-19-2008, 03:34 PM
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just get a general idea... your gonna have to move em again.
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01-19-2008, 07:58 PM
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well I finally got the stripper guide on.  on the second take.
takes a while to get them exactly where you want them or pretty close. I think that I'm wrapping too tight because I can't move it around after. Does that sound right? |
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01-19-2008, 10:28 PM
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They shouldn't be wrapped too tight so that you can adjust them. firm
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01-20-2008, 10:59 AM
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Thats what MrHunters was saying. I did the second guide less tight and they are both pretty much aligned. 2 down, 5 to go.
what do yo do if the thread gets "fluffy"? Will it look bad when finished or does it not matter?
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01-20-2008, 03:52 PM
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all wrapped up. now I need to do the finish. MrHunters, is your 4 rpm motor available?
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01-21-2008, 09:25 AM
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What was that!?!
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sure, i'm still waiting fot my next set of components...have you finished your decorative?
i don't know what you mean by fluffy but i found mistakes were a bit exagerated after the finish
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01-21-2008, 12:22 PM
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no decorative yet. I'll do that first.
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01-28-2008, 02:30 PM
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Well its done. I think it came out pretty ok. I think its gonna be a good rod for plugging and trolling heavier lures.
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01-28-2008, 02:33 PM
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and 2 closer ups. The reel is an Okuma AE55. It is smooth, 11 BB
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01-28-2008, 02:47 PM
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lookin good, nice and tight on the wraps.
no diamonds?  |
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01-28-2008, 04:26 PM
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nope.
Theres a striper sticker that will be in the middle silver.
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01-28-2008, 09:25 PM
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nice cabo too if my eyes are correct.
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"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.....pursue those."
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01-29-2008, 10:52 AM
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Nope. Its an Okuma Aveon 55. Seems really nice, 11 BB and 380 yards of 10 lb test.
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01-31-2008, 09:32 AM
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I assembled handle 2 yesterday, my wrist is killing me now! Oh well, stupid cork reamers.
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01-31-2008, 11:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taJon
I assembled handle 2 yesterday, my wrist is killing me now! Oh well, stupid cork reamers.
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way ahead of ya  |
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01-31-2008, 03:04 PM
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so I'll see you tomorrow night then.?
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03-10-2008, 07:20 AM
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here is the finished product of rod #1. Had a little trouble with fuzzy thread but with a bit of 800 grit sandpaper, came out almost smooth. thanks for the help MrHunters, and the drying motor!
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