Rod Blanks

[vibefreak]

Hey everyone....

Im keen to build my own custom rod so i was just wondering where i can get a blank and all the bits from.

And also if anyone out there has a blank that they are keen to sell im willing to buy and if anyone has any books on Rod building any info would be appreciated.

Thankyou VF

[gtxrally]

Try Frogleys for all your blank and rod building gear
http://www.frogleysoffshore.com.au/

[vibefreak]

Cheers gtxrally ill give it a look.


VF

[Dell]

I get my stuff from Ross at the rodworks.
http://www.therodworks.com.au

[vibefreak]

I have had a look at this website a few things i am interested in.

Thankyou dell.

VF

[ar-elbers]

Hi Vibefreak,

Did you end up starting on your rod? I am also interested in making a rod, does anyone know of any thread started for beginner rod builders? Ie questions on rod building techniques, like guide spacing, what is the backbone and how to find it, good starter blanks, hardware, epoxies etc? I saw Hotrods weave post which is awesome but I think I need to know a few things before I get to that stage.

[enviroman]

g'day ar-elbers,

here are some links on youtube, from the guys at mudhole in the good ol usa. this will give you a little bit of an idea of whats involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC3l_...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXQR...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQO_r...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYgei...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRWu...eature=related

cheers
mike.

[StuKlose]

Vibefreak you wont be able to purchase through frogleys as they are distributors only.

Try DohDohDohDohDohDohDohDoh as they are very helpful and can supply you with rod recipes to get you started.

As far as rod building forums go try rodbuilding.org

[crusty]

I think there are some spacing charts on mudhole and Ian Miller might have some starting points on his website as well. Fuji probably do as well.

Also have a look at a site www.rodbuilding.org. There are some basic factsheets that are interesting.

Very addictive passtime building rods.

Tons of info and ideas.

[Hash]

if you are looking for blanks in geelong you can order most of your bits through raylongs oi have just finished ordering a few loomis blanks through them.

[ar-elbers]

Thanks enviro, they are top clips.