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 Nov 5 2003, 02:01 AM
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Does anyone know of a good UK source for custom rod building supplies - threads, high and low build finishes, grips in various sizes/colours, guides, tools etc. (not just size D thread in red blue and black along with a few fuji reel seats and black hyperlon grips, like my local tackle shop). There are suppliers I use in USA, that carry very comprehensive stocks, but, apart from the hassle of buying from there, it seems a shame not to be spending my hard earned cash here at home!
-------------------- "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target."
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Nov 5 2003, 02:13 AM
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 AN Resident Contrarian Group: Members Posts: 19,086 Joined: 18-September 01 From: farnham surrey Member No.: 1,265 |
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Nov 5 2003, 02:37 AM
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Thanks Chesters1 - It's good to see there is someone who stocks a full range of Gudebrod and Flexcoat products - also, I do build the odd fly/spinning rod so I'll be able to buy blanks, reels seats, spacers, winding checks etc. Oddly, guides are not normally a problem - I get then direct from Hopkins and Holloway.
I have a few spare blanks hanging around and am of a mind to experiment a little - Anyone have an idea how I could colour an unground black/natural rod blank to say, red. The coating would obviously have to be durable and flexible, whilst being 'thin' enough not to affect the rod's action. -------------------- "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target."
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Nov 5 2003, 04:56 PM
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The very comprehensive, free catalougue from http://www.askari-fishing.co.uk has a good selection of rings etc from pp 287 - 291 ....
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Nov 7 2003, 04:34 AM
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jaybee, have you tried the non- cellulose sprays available? I have used the black on a brown fibre glass blank to good effect. I apply as many light coats as it takes to cover the blank.
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Nov 7 2003, 05:32 AM
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Thanks Grumpybum
What brand(s) have you tried and where did you buy them? How did they stand up to use? -------------------- "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target."
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Nov 7 2003, 02:19 PM
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Does anyone know of any "good" sources of Boat and Beach blanks?
I have been building "fluff chucking" rods for a few years(?) now and fancy doing my own boat and beach stuff, but blanks are much harder to source. Shads |
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Nov 7 2003, 10:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 5-October 03 From: oxford Member No.: 4,265 |
speak to Julian Shambrook
http://www.julianshambrook.com 01803 213331 He should point you in the right direction |
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Nov 7 2003, 11:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 8-September 03 Member No.: 4,189 |
thanks.
Shads |
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Nov 8 2003, 09:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,116 Joined: 8-September 03 From: An island between Selsey and Portsea Island Member No.: 4,188 |
Jules won't do you 'blanks' .......
Zziplex, Conoflex and Century still do them, I think ..... |
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