Wanted, rod building gear

Emo · #1 05-06-2009, 10:13 PM

Guys, as winter is now upon us and the fishing slowing somewhat I have decided to hit the workshop and attempt a few rod builds/repairs/mods over the next few months.

I have dabbled briefly in this previously, I made up a makeshift rod lathe out of photocopier motors and bits and pieces but to be honest it was a totally rushed job and not good...

My plan is to start again and do it better this time

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I will build from scratch if need be, but before I go to the trouble I thought maybe someone here may have old or excess gear they would like to offload.

I am happy to pay for the gear but not looking to fork out too much $$$...

If need be I'll build my own gear up from scratch only spend more time on it this time around.

So if anyone has anything usefull let me know.

Cheers Bro's

Hash · #2 05-06-2009, 11:33 PM

Watch out perrie he is trying to put you out of business :O

Danmaso · #3 06-06-2009, 12:02 AM

barbeque rotisaries work well...

Emo · #4 06-06-2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hash

Watch out perrie he is trying to put you out of business :O

You obviously haven't seen my handy work Hash

. It's more likely I will create Perrie some work to repair my blunders

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The first job I want to do is redo the guides on a mate from works old Jarvis Walker glass rod, its gotta be around 40 years, he got it as a boy and it holds plenty of sentimental value for him, at least it does now, until I get my mitts on it

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Thanks for the tip re. the BBQ rottiserie Carragant, I actually have a motor from a photocopier which is the same type of deal as a rotisserie but I've got to re mount it.

I also have a faster motor for wrapping and I made a foot switch (last time) but I really want to be able to controll the speed with a foot pedal.

It's getting more and more complicated that's why I'm looking for someone to offload their excess or unwanted gear.

Hotrods · #5 06-06-2009, 10:50 AM

go hard EMO ! you got my vote !

dont be too woried about motorising the thread work side of the operation...
i still do 80% by hand a prefer it that way.

BUT resin however...yup chook cooker is a must of you be doign a lot of reading while hand turning for 2 hours ! lol

ive got some bits n pieces here but i have anothr party interested in a bit of it, ill get back to you shortly. i DO have a few spare stands that fit onot the alloy lathe beds. ill drop you an email and see if i can temp ya