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First Restoration Start to Finish
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JPMarci »
02/10/08 14:51
So I completed (allowed to dry) the last coat of brushed Spar Vanish. The results follow. I am happy with it. Heddon Model #14 9' 3/2 2.5 F. The...
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Last post by aparramoure
02/10/08 15:40
Tom Moran wraps
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customline »
02/09/08 11:24
Does anyone know what thread Tom used in his rods? I'm refering here to rods that have dark red wraps with black tippings.
Thanks, Jukka
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Last post by creakycane
02/10/08 13:34
Shellac
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Housatonic Quill »
02/04/08 06:20
Has anybody tried using Zinsser clear SealCoat as a CP? Supposedly it's wax-free, and should pose no adhesion problems under PU or regular varnish....
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Last post by mtn
02/10/08 08:51
Montague Clear Lake guides
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abingram »
02/09/08 08:47
I'm currently restoring an old Montague Clear Lake 9 1/2' rod to use on bass and stripers on our lake. Where is a good place to
get the guides from...
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Last post by GoneFlyFishin
02/09/08 21:11
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Last post by Middle Branch
02/09/08 11:16
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Last post by aparramoure
02/09/08 09:38
Ferrule Makers
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ActionJack »
02/08/08 03:11
If you needed a set of ferrules made for a Heddon or Granger restoration project who would you to.
Thanks
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Last post by ActionJack
02/09/08 05:37
Reelseat Removal
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greendrake ll »
01/16/08 18:25
I'm trying to get a metal reelseat off of a wooden dowel filler.The rod is aprox. 90 years old? .I feel quite certain the original glue which had...
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Last post by PaducahMichael
02/08/08 18:18
Restoration by Arne Mason
My fishing bag is my father's US Army field bag, canvas top & leather bottom, with a steelhead painted on the front flap by my daughter. Have some...
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Last post by BobS
02/08/08 16:10
NS Slide Bands for Cork Seat
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SnooKen »
02/04/08 14:28
Mike Brooks is building me a Leonard Catskill 2wgt. blank and I'd like to build the rod with an all cork grip/reel seat but am having no success...
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Last post by SnooKen
02/08/08 12:27
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Last post by tylerlane
02/08/08 12:14
Looking for help with a Para 15
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hvactech »
02/07/08 15:38
Hi Guys
I am looking for help again. I purchased a Tim Zietak built Para 15 blank, and would like to finish it out as close to the original as...
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Last post by hvactech
02/07/08 15:38
Looking for Mortised Cork Spacers
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castafly »
02/06/08 09:38
I've been looking for a source for mortised cork spacers. I have a few cap and ring sets (no pocket in the caps) that I'd like to use, but I haven't...
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Last post by HexaMaineiac
02/07/08 03:17
Lg. Thomas Ferrule
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bruce howell »
02/04/08 05:04
Anyone have a large FE Thomas male ferrule (28/27/26) that could check the ID and OD of the male slide to determine the tubing wall thickness? Thank...
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Last post by bruce howell
02/06/08 10:24
looking for used planing form
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alex eriksen »
02/05/08 17:07
Hi - Trying to find a used planing form for my first rod. Cant really afford a new one right now....Can pick up in the Metro NY area (in CT..). I...
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Last post by DrCane
02/06/08 07:53
Rust Removal
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oneculm »
02/03/08 10:59
A friend recently gave me quite a few quality files. the problem is they have some rust. Is there a sure fire was to remove the rust? thanks dave
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Last post by oneculm
02/05/08 18:16
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Last post by fisherman911
02/05/08 07:54
Stanley 9 1/2 and Stanley 9 1/4
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mmorris236 »
02/04/08 05:41
Anybody know the difference between these 2 planes?
Also can anybody also up on low vs standard angle planes, do you always use one or the other or...
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Last post by mmorris236
02/05/08 04:19
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Last post by crcaddis
02/04/08 08:48
Upslide seats very secure ??
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Coldreive »
02/03/08 06:48
I've recently aquired a couple of Bellinger upslide seats and am seriously considering putting one on a cane rod I'm starting (one of Chris Carlin's...
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Last post by Coldreive
02/03/08 14:22
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