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Made a new rod lately version 1.2
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canerodscom »
05/13/09 02:38
Hi folks,
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Last post by WYoutdoors
09/10/24 22:43
MADE a new rod lately?
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fisheye444 »
01/06/08 18:26
A sister thread to Got a new rod lately . . .
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Last post by nipigon
08/26/24 13:17
MHM USERS GROUP
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dorenac »
12/25/21 18:52
Have been out of touch with the Hand Mill Users Group if it still exists. The last time I accessed it was 8 or 9 years ago perhaps, but now I would...
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Last post by penta-spey
08/13/24 11:46
Scarf joint glue?
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bugslinger »
09/05/24 14:47
I’ve had some scarf joints fail after quite a bit of casting/fishing. I first used Titebond III and now using Elmer’s Glue All Max. I’ve been using...
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Last post by Fcs
09/10/24 21:01
Loose ferrules
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kevinhaney1 »
09/06/24 09:52
I have a nice Heddon #20, except the ferrules on both the mid and top sections are too loose. This is a loose ferrule-to-ferrule fit, not a loose...
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Last post by AlexP
09/10/24 10:32
Planing form question
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splitcanenut »
09/08/24 10:31
Hello Folks. I’ve had my planing forms in 1997 and have built 78 rods with them. Originally purchased from Colorado Boot Strap. THey’re pretty banged...
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Last post by splitcanenut
09/09/24 21:16
Pezon PPP threads
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customline »
09/03/24 13:56
Hi,
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Last post by customline
09/08/24 01:46
Getting a grasp on male ferrules...
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Shrimpman »
09/02/24 02:47
I have an 8642 Aristocrat with a loose male that I have not been able to pull and am hoping somebody can provide a tip for how to get a firm enough...
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Last post by Shrimpman
09/05/24 22:42
Recommendation for a tip repair
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Mark_Anderson »
08/28/24 09:09
I picked up a new project rod recently, a HI Prince, which is 7' 2/2. One of the tips is almost exactly 1.5 short.
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Last post by Mark_Anderson
09/05/24 14:57
latest refurb
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delaware2019 »
09/04/24 10:31
Hello All
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Last post by davidk
09/05/24 07:47
Signature wraps for 1900's FET
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kilgore »
09/01/24 10:09
This is a picture of the sig wraps for a FET 8' Dirigo. You can see 8 wraps and then another under the hookkeeper. Stupidly, I removed the black...
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Last post by kilgore
09/04/24 11:17
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Last post by LeeO
09/03/24 12:08
1910 FE Thomas guides and wraps
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davidk »
08/27/24 14:01
I recently started rebuilding the delaminated FE Thomas which someone else had already worked on years ago. Someone had already fixed several...
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Last post by davidk
09/02/24 10:18
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Last post by DonT
09/02/24 03:25
Ferrule plating
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bamboo rodley »
08/29/24 17:57
I have a couple of male ferrules I would like to have plated. They are just are tiny bit too small for the female ferrule. Can anyone advise me on a...
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Last post by trland
08/30/24 07:35
Who makes the cheapest planing forms?
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Jimmydis »
06/12/24 09:13
I am 23 years old and don’t have the money to spend 2 to $3000 on tooling. Does anyone have recommendations for cheaper tooling options? I think I’m...
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Last post by Solitude
08/29/24 14:58
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Last post by Santafecino
08/28/24 15:23
Highest quality component supplier?
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WYoutdoors »
08/26/24 19:42
Just curious who everyone’s highest quality component supplier is? I’m talking the top notch stuff regardless of price.
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08/27/24 11:50
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08/25/24 14:52
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08/25/24 08:02
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