Rod wrapping

[Ducktrickster]

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[goldenrod]

You getting better.

[jchief]

Looks like purple and yellow/gold would match

[Ducktrickster]

Hard to get the cuts to line up perfectly but I think I figured it out now.

[CustomRod]

Originally Posted by Ducktrickster

Hard to get the cuts to line up perfectly but I think I figured it out now.

Have to make the cut to remove the same width as the inlay.

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by CustomRod

Have to make the cut to remove the same width as the inlay.

Bingo. I figured that out after making the same mistake 3 times.

[CustomRod]

Here's one where the crosses came out OK

[Ducktrickster]

Very nice

[sledgehammer]

How did y'all get started doin this Iv always to do it , where did y'all get the equipment


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[jchief]

Lance at Swampland Rods in Homa

[Ducktrickster]

Lance is probably tired of me calling him. Great guy.

[CustomRod]

Originally Posted by sledgehammer

How did y'all get started doin this Iv always to do it , where did y'all get the equipment

You can figure it out pretty easy from videos or books but if you spent a day with a rodbuilder (ducktrickster or jchief) it would really shorten the learning curve.

I'm lucky to have three rodbuilding vendors within 20 minutes of my home. To get started it really helps to be able to visit a vendor and see what you need vs. what you think you need.

Lance at Swampland in Houma is a great guy and would be able to get you going.

[sledgehammer]

I live a ways away from there but thanx for the advise ima check and see if I can find someone local hopefully they know what they doin lol jk


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[Ducktrickster]

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[Goooh]

Originally Posted by CustomRod

You can figure it out pretty easy from videos or books but if you spent a day with a rodbuilder (ducktrickster or jchief) it would really shorten the learning curve.

I'm lucky to have three rodbuilding vendors within 20 minutes of my home. To get started it really helps to be able to visit a vendor and see what you need vs. what you think you need.

Lance at Swampland in Houma is a great guy and would be able to get you going.

After spending time with lance and at FTU in Houston, I couldn't see myself ordering all the components online - that's too much of a guessing game before knowing exactly where the components will line up on the blank, and which blank you are using along with OD dims at those points along the blank.

A fit up on site by an experienced builder is priceless for a beginner...

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by Goooh

After spending time with lance and at FTU in Houston, I couldn't see myself ordering all the components online - that's too much of a guessing game before knowing exactly where the components will line up on the blank, and which blank you are using along with OD dims at those points along the blank.

A fit up on site by an experienced builder is priceless for a beginner...

Have you put any together lately?

[Goooh]

Just picked up materials for 2 more, I've only done the one to date.

Haven't hit Houma in a bit, but have been in Houston so I got everything at FTU. Got some cork split grips with darker cork trim on them, can't wait to get that one together.

[Swampland]

Originally Posted by Ducktrickster

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Now that's a good looking grip.

[Ducktrickster]

Still learning but i really like this one.uploadfromtaptalk1403284347363.jpg

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[jchief]

May have to get you to make me some grips..