home made rod turner ?

[IANBRENNAN]

Made a chuck for the drier
I used a cap off a tote tank (borrowed from work)
And 4 elastic bands takes all sizes of rod
Ian

;-)

 

[endurothumpers]

Made a chuck for the drier
I used a cap off a tote tank (borrowed from work)
And 4 elastic bands takes all sizes of rod
Ian

;-)

Looks nearly the same as mine only I used big o rings instead of elastic bands.just need the motor mounted on something now.nearly there

 

[IANBRENNAN]

Thanks mate can't wait to get started
What do you use to strip a fishing rod ?
I've heard nitro mors works is that true ?
Ian
Thanks for all the help

 

[endurothumpers]

Thanks mate can't wait to get started
What do you use to strip a fishing rod ?
I've heard nitro mors works is that true ?
Ian
Thanks for all the help

would'nt know never used as i don't know what it would do to the carbon weave etc. it i use a blunt stanley knife blade straight up and down and scrape the finish off then wet and dry paper.To strip a guide just cut the threads thats going over the guide foot and peel away(this is how i do it others may be different).Try searching on youtube theres tons of useful vids you can watch for rod building if your stuck if i know i'll help but the two main rod building guys are fishfingers(stan)and primoman(alan)they are the very best.

 

[codseeker]

i made a rod drier from a old fan ,has 3 setting speeds ,pulled cage off and fan blades ,the bit on the top what you use to sett position of fan to still or side to side ,i mounted a big socket on and it turns at good pace with the rod in ,rested on home made rod stand turner ..i dont bother with now if anyone wants it

 

[IANBRENNAN]

I would've had it mate but I'm in Carlisle without a car at the moment
But a very kind offer
Ian

 

[beachbuddy]

I would've had it mate but I'm in Carlisle without a car at the moment
But a very kind offer
Ian

ian trevs a canny lad hes got a bus pass im sure he'll deliver lol

 

[IANBRENNAN]

Just found a lad to do custom rod decals on eBay
He is also doing a century kompressor 1 for me £3.50.
Bargin I'll put a link in later so you can see
Ian
His name ... Bluestormsigns ...very helpful lad

 

[IANBRENNAN]

Nearly sorted
A bit sanding , paint and a thread carrier
And we are done

Ian

 

[IANBRENNAN]

A picture if them rod decals
On my spinning rod but they are coming off (just a practice)

 

[IANBRENNAN]

BlueStorm Signs <[email protected]>,


Rod decals
Ian

 

[IANBRENNAN]

And it's ready
Let the rod building commence
Ian

 

[fish fingers]

not bad at all ian i would have some velcro straps on so when you are wrapping the very end of the the tip section it does not fall out of the wrapper and snap the tip unless you have a long table that can support the other end of the rod if you no what i mean

 

[fish fingers]

This is what i mean i know yours extends but just incase it does.nt extend enough to support the tip

 

[IANBRENNAN]

Yeh I see what you mean mate
Good idea
Ian

 

[IANBRENNAN]

More decals 7mm on my spinning rod

 

[fish fingers]

very nice ian, i used to use a caligraphy pen with a fine nib on it and could once write names and numbers on but i have a essential tremor in my right arm now so i get the shakes now and again you should give it a go mate looks more classy in real writing then you just whack some highbuild over keep up the good work mate just pm me if you need any help regards stan

 

[IANBRENNAN]

Cheers Stan
Will do mate
Ian

 

[IANBRENNAN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0RRLGNAvRY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Turner in action
Ian

 

[fish fingers]

spot on ian did you go for black with your rod ?