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Old May-15-2008, 02:25 AM   #13 (permalink)
BalcombeRods
Balcombe Rods
 
Name: Bob Balcombe
Age: 66
Vessel: NO BOAT
Location: Elma/WA/USA
Job:Retired Custom Fishing Rod designer
Bio: been a custom rod builder for 30 years, specialty Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Halibut
Just a NW input. As mentioned before poor guid prep. in most cases causes creaking. What I do is file the bottom of the foot first, get it flat then I start to file the top and sides. my bevel is gradual 1/3 of the foot. I file till I can cut my finger nail. tThen I take a fine file and dress every side. last I file the edge of the foot dull and remove all bures. I do not think it was the type of finish you used, As for the UV inhibrator. I think it is like my spellun it stinks. Unless you are a chemist and are used to making formulars with epoxies, don't wast your money. I am surprised he didn't tell you to add a automotive paint flex agent to your expoxy fisnish.
Good Wraps Bob
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