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k this ones for all rod builders on here (help)
« on: May 07, 2011, 08:40:22 AM »
im getting ready to build my 1st rod been 20yrs since i built one im going to use a cork grip on this rod question is iv never done one how do i start and finish it got the genral idea have all the parts cork tape is 1 in wide 1/8th thick blank is 8ft was going to have a 16in butt and 8 in for grip reel seat is graph.thanks for any help
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Re: k this ones for all rod builders on here (help)
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2011, 06:20:29 AM »
K - haddockfanatic - I'm assuming your talking about JUST the corktape, right?  Assuming that and easier to show you then explain, here is a video on how to measure and get the angle right for your first cut and putting cork tape on.
 
Replacing Cork tape on a surf rod Part I Surfcasters Journal video.mpg
 
BTW - what blank are  you using?
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Re: k this ones for all rod builders on here (help)
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2011, 07:20:09 AM »
gator blank dhx35h 8ft
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Re: k this ones for all rod builders on here (help)
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2011, 07:32:29 AM »
thank you bruce got it just watched it ill look at it in more detail when i get off the rd on fri take care and thank you again
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Re: k this ones for all rod builders on here (help)
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2011, 07:48:56 AM »
no problem - feel free to PM me if you have questions.
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