Few new one's

[Scupper]

My son's wanted to make some summer rod's. With my limited experience, guidance and encouragement this is what turned out. All components are from MH except the wood used for the handles. They went with the micro guides on the 7 foot blanks. There happy with there new rod's and if they want to build others, they will only receive guidance and encouragement to completion...

P.S, Sorry for no long photo's but I can assure you there are at least 9 micro guides on the 2 silver type blanks. Besides, it's not that (for me) easy taking pictures that look good...

Scott

[rushing]

Good lookin sticks!

[Eric_Kruger]

awesome looking rods!

[unfrozen]

Hey Scupper, these look great. What kind of wood did you use on the handles?

[Scupper]

Thank you for the compliments fellah's. It means a lot coming from you as I have seen some of your creations in which I will add, are very inspiring to motivate a guy.

Chad, I can't remember what the "Black & White" patterned stuff is called. It's similar to what is called "Dymondwood" except it's more like a stabilized pressed paper. It turns just as wood does. I'll continue to search for it's origin as I have forgotten.

The center rod which was/is a big fish prize (my son) at an annual fishing trip is comprised of Zebra wood. I crosscut and turn against the grain for a shorter, roundish grain pattern. I laminated some black veneer in for accent. Zebra wood is very dense, and when cutting or turning leaches a disagreeable odor similar to/of the animal barns at the state fair or any other barn housing large animals.

Thanks again,

Scott

[Eric_Kruger]

what blanks/actions are they?

[Scupper]

Here you go Eric.

I copied and pasted some of my invoice. I hope this is not a forum violation and will understand if it is deleted.

CAMO84L 1 Camo Rod Blank 7' 8-12# B.440 T6.0 R3/B6

AVSJ782-SV ATC Viper Spin/Jig 6'6" 1pc 6-10# B.502 T5 - SILVER

AVCB782-SV ATC Viper Crankbait 6'6" 1pc 8-14# B.498 T5.5 - SILVER

NBMT-4-5.5 ATC Nanolite Micro Tip-Top w/ Black Frame (4mm) 5.5/64"

HK2-B S.S. "Loop Style" Hook Keeper - Black

NBMG-11S ATC Nanolite/Black Micro Spinning Guide Set - 11pc

I also stand corrected after viewing my invoice. My original post should of read 11 micro guides instead of 9.

It was indeed challenging tying them small guides to the blanks. My son's, 30 and 31 years old will not pose a threat to any rod builders business at this time and most likely never, according to statements made during the build process. I feel as if they didn't care for most of my homemade equipment...or possibly it was the instructor.

We also used the Pro Kote epoxy and epoxy paste from MH. My first time using this product and am very satisfied with it.

Scott

[JbuZZo]

nice work, looks great

[A.W.Wolfram]

Sweet handles