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  1. 07-05-2014, 07:22 AM #1
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    Started my first rod yesterday. Got the cork all shaped and put together along with the reel seat.

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    Had to let that all dry for awhile then I started wrapping.

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    And a final touch.

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    The final step is to seal all the thread and it will be complete.
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  2. 07-05-2014, 07:36 AM #2
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    Very nice. Is the rod graphite or carbon fiber?
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  3. 07-05-2014, 07:43 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    Very nice. Is the rod graphite or carbon fiber?
    Thanks, it's graphite.
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  4. 07-05-2014, 08:06 AM #4
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    nice job, how is the cork shaped?
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  5. 07-05-2014, 08:50 AM #5
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    That looks great - like you've been doing it all your life.
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  6. 07-05-2014, 07:04 PM #6
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    Thanks. The cork is shaped with sandpaper like turning a spindle on a lathe. Should have kept my lathe but I made do with a homemade setup. The rod is complete but I forgot to put on color sealer before the finish so the threads got dark. Now I know. Going to start my next one soon.
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  7. 07-05-2014, 09:20 PM #7
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    That is very cool.....haven't seen that done for years.

    You can really see the talent......Nice job.
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  8. 07-05-2014, 09:44 PM #8
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    That is cool stuff. Thanks for sharing man!
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