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RodBuilding.org - http://www.rodbuilding.org/list.php?2: The Internet's gathering place for custom rod builders.
Top notch site! A must for anyone that builds or is thinking about building their own rods.
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George Roth's Rodbuilding Articles - http://www.georgescustomrods.com/Articles.htm: George says..."These articles are intended for your reading and informational enjoyment. They are also intended to stimulate your imagination. Some of the greatest rod building innovations have come from builders that were not afraid to push the limits of what was "conventional". I have had the opportunity to build rods for people with physical impairments, but who wouldn't let those impairments interfere with their love of fishing."
I say a great set of reference material for someone getting started with rodbuilding or someone that is looking for something a little different. Nice job George!
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Drying Motor on the cheap - http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005010617132607&item=5-1274&catname=electric: Keep this handy. 4.8 RPM 115 VAC.
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Rod Builders Glossary - http://www.rodbuilding.org/glossary/: This is a comprehensive glossary of the rod builder's language. If you are new to rod building then this is a good place to go to translate some of the things that the old hands are really saying.
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A New Twist on a New Tool (Making Reamers) - http://www.rodbuilding.org/library/reamer.html: By Larry Thomas
A very easy and robust approach to making your own reamers.
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Making a Grip Turning Lathe - by Jon Jenkins - http://globalflyfisher.com/rodbuilding/griplathe/: Preformed grips are ok, but having the ability to turn your own grips really enforces the notion of a "custom built" rod.
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Rodbuilding.org Library - http://www.rodbuilding.org/library/library.html: A nice set of articles for beginners to read through to get an understanding of some of the tools and techniques used in rod building.
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Working with cork - by Dave Lewis - http://globalflyfisher.com/staff/lewis/grips/index.html: Rod builder Dave Lewis of Performance Fly Rods reveals a few of his secrets.
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Making Grips II - by Bob Petti - http://globalflyfisher.com/rodbuilding/grips/: There are two basic strategies for building a cork grip for a fly rod.
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Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue - http://titebond.com/IntroPageTB.ASP?UserType=1&ProdSel=ProductCategoryTB.asp?prodcat=1: Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue is the first one-part, water cleanup wood glue ever offered that is proven waterproof. The waterproof formula passes the ANSI/HPVA Type I water-resistance specification and offers superior bond strength, longer open assembly time and lower application temperature. Titebond III is non-toxic, solvent free and cleans up with water - safer to use than traditional waterproof wood glues. It provides strong initial tack, sands easily without softening and is FDA approved for indirect food contact (cutting boards). The ultimate in wood glues - ideal for both interior and exterior applications.
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Anglers Resource - Fuji Product Resource Home Page - http://www.anglersresource.net/ar/product.html: Over the years our components have had a major impact in rod building. From the first ceramic guide, introduced by Fuji over 38 years ago, to the new wave of concept guides and tops, there is no doubt that these innovations have paved the way for new and better ways to use guides. The Concept Guides and tops introduced by Fuji have shown that rod performance relies on much more than the blank alone. Guides and Tops are just as integral a part of fishing as any other component. Fuji’s concept components allow a rod to have increased sensitivity, accuracy, and even improved weight balance without sacrificing strength and durability.
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Adapta-Caps - http://www.rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,134332: Keep for later reference.
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