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I'm working on making a hand wrapper for some repair work and a rod build or three in the future. The nice thing about this build is I can take it apart for storage when I'm not using it. Don't pay attention to the messy work area. If I cleaned it up, I wouldn't find what I needed when I needed it, hahaha. Not finished yet, but getting there...Attachment 460720Attachment 460721Attachment 460722
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I wrapped one and flex coated the entire rod in the 90's using a plywood stand with 2 padded Vee knotches. Those were good times. I still have the rod. Look forward to seeing your builds
Jack, I have one rod I picked up that the first two guides closest to the reel are slightly off to one side I want to get right and some long rods I want to reconfigure a bit. While I get the funds put back for a couple of rods I want to put together. I'm considering customizing the ones I have with some wraps in-front of the grips as well. Just something to keep me busy when I'm not doing honey do's when I can't get to the lake...
It does warm the heart to catch fish on a rod you have built. I caught a many of flounder and some red fish on the one I built. Certainly something magical about it for sure.
yes sir, that's a fact. Combine that with a jig you tied yourself, and it's hard to contain yourself...As a well known charactor says, WOO, I MEAN WOOOOO!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Absolutely
Pretty cool…thanks for sharing Eric.
100%!Quote:
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After I used JDM UL rods, I wanted to make one on a JDM blank. So, I did that and I enjoy fishing it more than the production rods. Magical for sure!
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Looking forward to the finished product.
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Getting it there slow but sure Danny. Sortta got too many irons in the fire at the moment. Floor replacement project, replacing the back door and redoing the inside wall. Have to replace the utility room floor and sub floor due to a water pipe leak that I fixed. And of coarse take the better half around for Dr. Appointments in the mix, as well as the regular weekly things to do this time of year. I have all the major pieces cut and ready to assemble. I'll probably have it done this week-end. I'll post picks up when I do.Quote:
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Pretty much got it together. I ordered the little rod tensioner device from Mudhole, but need to get some springs for the yension on the thread spools. Looked at the local Lowes in the hardware section and didn't find anything. I have a fender washer outside of a nylon washer (nylon washer against the spool of thread) on both sides, but pulling thread out the wing nut still backs of too much, I.e. no tension on spool. Any suggestions???
Is it possible to flip the spool over so the direction of rotation doesn't back off the wing nut
I'll have to try that. I'm not sure. Thank you Jack.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
I got a couple parts in today, actually not very long ago, so I'll see about getting the wrapper finished up in the morning. I think I need to recut the all thread shaft a might bit longer to make enough room for the springs.When I ordered the tensioner rod I had thought it was a mite bit longer. Zoomed in photos are very misleading, but it will work for sure.Attachment 461835
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Good deal.
It's together...woo-hoo. Just a couple cosmetics to take care of, and I'll be ready to fix some rods up. Have to wait till the 30th to order up some guides and epoxy, but then it's on. I can only order up one new rod set up a month right now, but in the mean time, I can be working on what wraps I want to put on my rods.
I'm told practice makes you better, so that's what I'll be doing, lol. Attachment 461867Attachment 461868Attachment 461867
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PM sent Eric…
Nice Eric. Either that’s the largest coffee cup ever or there is some distortion in photo :dono:Rofl
I thought I had all the nylon washers and fender washers I needed. Either I did and put them where I thought I would find them, or didn't get enough. Yep I know, and no I moved everything on my little table there twice, not on there nor any where close so I'll be hittin' the hardware store for some fender washers and nylon washers.
Lookin at it, after cutting the top board back, shortening the bottom board this morning, I need to sand the top rear corner of the top board as the thread drags over that corner getting to the eyelet closest to me. Don't like that, so I have that, then some cosmetic paint that will seal the wood, and I'll be good to go...
I have the magnification up on the phone for the picture. It's actually the 16oz cup Slab has in the store...If I had one that large, as in the photo, I'd only need 20 cups a day instead of the 40 I drink now, lol.Quote:
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Great job!!
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I like what you’ve done so far. If you haven’t painted it yet and you have some polyurethane around, thin it down some to be more of a sealer and let it raise the grain and harden. Once sanded after that it will be much smoother and less grabby. Our local ace hardware has a boatload of springs to choose from, yours might also. My tensioner has a fiber wing nut, never backs off. Might use a regular fiber nut til you can locate the right one. Extra cradles that are independent of the station are handy for rod support when you’re working close to the tip.,
Nice work
Thanks for the tip on the sealer Tim. Been busy between the floor and dr.'s appt.'s for my better half. Seems I get one good day on the floor and my knee acts up real bad for several.Quote:
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I had a chat with my primary care's RN today. Let's suffice it to say, this DR. is fired. I will be back working on the jig by Friday. As bad as my knee hurts, I have to get my truck hood operational. The sooner the better. Sooner is early in the morning before the temp gets up too high.
But back on subject. I have the nylon wingnuts, and washers on both ends of the thread spools inside the metal washers. Springs I ordered from Amazon, 20 for $3.00 I think. That part is working good now. Yes your right on the extra supports, too. I'm making an additional 2 more. Then It will be ready I think. All tips and tricks are welcome.
Sounds like you are certainly a busy man
With momma's brain working 28hrs a day, and only me Laboring, I completely know how Cinderella felt before the Ball...But it keeps me out of trouble I would get into otherwise. At least she admits I deserve to go fishing for all my hard work. Now if I could find the time to go...Quote:
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Between work and wife I have barely fished this year.
Totally understand the feeling Jack. My job is around the house and trying to keep The better half happy. Been laying off the bathroom for a couple days. First was because I needed to give the knee's a break, then yesterday was the first of my two monthly payday's, which meant several bills and shopping for groceries. Today, well, recovering from the miles walked trying to follow momma's shopping list, and not forget anything on it. Tomorrow it's back to the floor. I want the Bathroom and front hallway done by the 20th when she flies out to Pheonix, to see the Grandbabies again for a couple weeks. I want to be able to try out some new jig bodies I ordered up from snake River. They are a custom color I'm pretty sure will work. I'll show them as soon as I get them in. Supposed to be here Monday in the mail. Tracking had them in Kansas City, Ks earlier this evening so maybe they'll make it. If not Monday it will be Wednesday the soonest due to the 4th. At any rate, they'll be here while she's in Az.
Sounds like you will get a much needed break
For a day or two anyway. She'll be gone for a couple weeks, and I want to surprise her with at least the living room floor done as well. The hardest part there will be shuffling the furniture around to put the floor down. Not much worse than when I sealed it, but still a bit. I'm saving the hardest part for last...Quote:
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I am certainly not a fan of moving furniture
Me either, but sometimes it can't be helped. For sure don't like moving it to re-arrange it, that's a fact, but in order to get the floor done without puttin' it all outside, I'll end up movin' it all twice...The worst part will be the oak three piece entertainment center. The two end pieces have glass and crystal.
Certainly sounds heavy
How’s them floors coming Eric? Wondering if you got back to wrapping rods yet. 83* right now and the sun isn’t up yet. I’d be working inside if I was building a rod today.