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Bob Sirois 
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(3/10/01 8:56 am)
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Ok here we go, let's get the ball rolling.
The logical first step in this process is to make sure you have the necessary materials on hand. I strongly suggest you get with a local supplier of rod building components, not only as a source of supplies, but for the help they will likely be willing to offer. I get my supplies from the Rod Builders Workshop in Kinston MA (781 582-1015) and closer to the cape, you have Mike at www.capecodtackle.com or call 508 291-0820. You might want to go to www.clemenstackle.com and request a catalog by snail mail, as they are a good source of materials and rod blanks.

Rather than make one long lengthy post on all the stuff you need on hand, I’m going to do this over several posts, which will also allow anyone interested time to ask questions. I’ve gone over a lot of this in my article www.rgsiroisco.com/rodbuilding.htm on building rods, but let’s get the ball rolling. Obviously the place to start is securing the rod to work on it, while allowing it to rotate freely for wrapping threads and applying the finish. I made my first rod jig myself out of scrap pine, some small rollers from the hardware store, some nuts, bolts and wing nuts. It was crude, not very practical on longer rods, but it didn’t set me back much either. They sell very elaborate wrapping jigs, but unless your doing this commercially, they aren’t worth the considerable expense. I prefer the ball bearing rod supports in the Clemens catalog , which list for $102 a pair. You will need at least two, although I use three because it's easier when working with longer rods. If you want to build your own, notice I’m using a lead weight to hold mine in place, rather than clamping them down. You can make 3 simple wood supports with V grooves with felt to protect the rod, but make a nice firm base for each, so it can either be clamped down or weighted down. If you don’t plan on some sort of roller to hold the rod in place, then make sure you V groves are deep enough, so the rod doesn’t want to jump out of the groove while your wrapping or drying a finish coat.

Tight Lines

Edited by: Bob Sirois  at: 3/10/01 9:18:12 am
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