Fighting Sioux II

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Another upcoming graduate wanted a Sioux rod similar to the other one I've built. So I came up with this one for him. Bill and Al at Midwest Rod and Reel set me up with a Batson RDR70M blank and I really like those new winding checks they've been selling so got one of those also. I turned the oak grips and used the New Guide Concept System on this build to get the guides set just right.

[harvey lee]

Very nice rod. I have that blank and like it very much.

[upnorth]

Gotta ask, what are you using for the butt cap inserts? This one and the other one really look good.

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Here's my secret. When I'm turning the handle on the lathe I start with a 3/4" forstner bit and drill in up to 3/16". It leaves a tiny dimple in the center of the wood.

I then use the dimple to center a brad point bit to drill entirely throught the wood. The smaller bore after the 3/4" start leaves a small shelf that will hold a penny, which is exactly 3/4" in diameter.

After I turn and sand the handle I use a reamer to get the wood to fit the blank without using shims. Then I print a 3/4" decal and attach it to a penny and use 5 minute epoxy to adhere it on that shelf. Depending how deep I bore that initial 3/4" hole the penny can either end up flush to the surface or be recessed.

In the case of this rod I used silver metallic paper and on the other rod I used holographic paper. After the adhesive sets I just cover the entire surface with the same epoxy I use on the guides.

[upnorth]

Thanks, I do something similar for the butt ends, but just use a coin. So you are printing something similar to a decal and attaching it to a penny and then sealing it with epoxy?

I may have to try something like that. I have used buffalo nickles and some of the cooler quarters. I have one that I made for the wife with button with a flower on it. I was looking a viking one for the last rod I did, but I used a nickel with the lewis and clark ship on, looks kinda like a viking ship

[unfrozen]

"Thanks, I do something similar for the butt ends, but just use a coin. So you are printing something similar to a decal and attaching it to a penny and then sealing it with epoxy?"

Yes. The holographic and metallic papers are peel and stick. Here's what I do:

1. Print the image on the paper, let it dry.

2. Spray with a few light coats of Krylon Crystal Clear, let them dry.

3. Use a 3/4" hole punch to pop the image from the paper. I got the punch at either Michaels or Joann Fabrics.

4. Peel and stick the image onto the penny.

5. 5-minute Epoxy the penny into the butt, let dry.

6. Use thread epoxy to cover the penny, one or two coats.

[so haaad]

Wow! That looks really nice!

[Fullmoon]

Very nice work!! Thanks for posting the way you do the butt. Always nice to see someone else's idea and then hear how it's done.

[mrklean]

man thats an ugly rob would be better if there was a husky on it

[TylerS]

A thing of beauty! (Don't listen to mrklean...SCSU fans always have a few screws loose, just like their hockey team)

[unfrozen]

Ohh I know it. Husky hockey fans are usually frustrated by the Sioux.

Looks like you're from Fargo (I.E. Bison fan), I'm surprised you liked it!

[Scoot]

Looks good, but this would look better!

[unfrozen]

I expected as much! LOL

[Dan189]

BISON Alum that bleeds Sioux green for hockey, and Bison gold for football. (there are more of us than one might imagine)

When I sell my 6 casinos I'll buy the Sioux a new hockey rink, and the Bison a new football stadium.

[TylerS]

I despise the Bison...the only time I ever root for them is when they play the Goophs in football.

And I live in Fargo out of necessity, not choice