First Rod Build
Submitted by Bunny on Mon, 2012-06-25 19:49
After some practice runs on some old rods for the threadwork only I have finally done my first rod from start to finish including the epoxy. Not sure of the blank but it's a pretty sweet little 6 foot Carbon fibre rod that would be in the 15 lb range. I think it's a Rainshadow MB724 but I can't find the specs on the net. It came with all that rod building stuff I bought as did the grips, guides and real seat. Thread was Prowrap and I used ProKote to epoxy. I had only one practice run on the epoxy before this too so very happy with the result. It was my first ever Chevron which is a little silly to do on this but I couldn't help myself. Guides are Amtaks HZT which are actually very good quality. I overbound the stripper with A then C plus Forhan locked the next two guides in C. First time I've ever done that too.
Truth be told it's not finished yet. I need to put another coat or two on to finish her up.
There are a couple more on the way so I'll need to have a garage sale to sell them all to feed the addiction..........
Truth be told it's not finished yet. I need to put another coat or two on to finish her up.
There are a couple more on the way so I'll need to have a garage sale to sell them all to feed the addiction..........
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Brucesta
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thats a massive butt wrap
thats a massive butt wrap for sure, looks the goods. I'm in the process of getting my first rod off the ground, just need more time. Certianly looks smikco mate well done.
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Alan James
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Date Joined: 30/06/09
Wow
Looks very smart to me. I've done a few myself over the years but always basic. Well done and yes it is addictive.
barneyboy
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Date Joined: 08/01/09
that looks good mate
a tip though. try and get some epoxy in the tunnel that the thread makes over each side of the guide foot.
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trymyluck
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Date Joined: 06/05/12
Great job ..cant believe you
Great job ..cant believe you tackled a chevron on your first rod!!! Takes some years to learn it .. and youve done an excellent job , well done.
southcity104
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Date Joined: 27/01/09
Too Lovely!!
Big effort paid off for sure! looks great
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oceanspirit
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Great works, it looks great
Great works, it looks great
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fishnguru
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Date Joined: 19/02/10
Not Bad !!!
I have built dozens over the years and to get a chevron looking like that on your first go is pretty impressive.
Well Done there budd !!! Keep it up...
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Bunny
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Date Joined: 05/08/10
Thanks guys. It keeps me
Thanks guys. It keeps me sane while the weather is rough!
Faulkner Family
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looks great. now to get out
looks great. now to get out there and christen it. would have taken some time to get the wrap just right. well done
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pricey10
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Date Joined: 07/01/12
Very nice! im also hoping to
Very nice! im also hoping to get into building one soon
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grayzeee
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Date Joined: 09/07/09
that's some really really
that's some really really nice work there Bunny.
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