Rod building Thread, Component gift for another rod builder in Fishing Related; A joking request on a forum post turned into cool challenge and gift for another rod builder. Here is a ...  | | 
Nov-05-2009, 10:52 AM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: Raymond Age: 51 Vessel: Some day maybe Location: Sacramento, CA Job:Cable Guy Bio: So.Cal. native, raised in da "Valley". Stomping grounds were Marina Del Rey, Hermosa, Redondo, & sometimes Long Beach.
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| Component gift for another rod builder
A joking request on a forum post turned into cool challenge and gift for another rod builder. Here is a croc weave that if done in size "A" thread fits perfectly on a reel seat insert. The pattern is 80 X 199
I did it on a cork insert as it was easy to reduce the OD of the insert body to allow for the added diameter created by the thread and epoxy finish. My mistake was not realizing that the heavy wrapping tension I use when weaving was going to squish the cork and cork being a natural material it wasn't going to "squish" exactly the same throughout the length of the weave. Next time I'll remember to put a coat of finish down first for weaving over softer materials or just stick to wood inserts and other harder materials.
The first pic is obviously before the epoxy and you can see how bumpy the wrap is. I put the skeleton pieces on just to show fit & spacing on the insert.
Second pic is after first coat of epoxy and I'm happy to show how the finish filled in the bumpyness of the wrap & if I had not shown it no one would know!
When the finish coats are set and the skeleton parts glued on I'm sending it off to another rod builder to put on one of those "special" builds.
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Nov-05-2009, 01:15 PM
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#2 | | Registered User
Name: Chuck Age: 55 Vessel: 12" tin Location: Colorado Job:brewery worker
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Very nice work Ray!
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Nov-05-2009, 01:20 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: Rich Vessel: 21. Wellcraft. Benito Location: West palm beach. Fl. USA Job:Wastwater tech.
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That is cool, the weave looks killer lol and that Is a good thing u r doing by sending it to the other builder, u have some mad skills
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Nov-05-2009, 01:24 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
Name: Raymond Age: 51 Vessel: Some day maybe Location: Sacramento, CA Job:Cable Guy Bio: So.Cal. native, raised in da "Valley". Stomping grounds were Marina Del Rey, Hermosa, Redondo, & sometimes Long Beach.
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Thanks guys! That pattern should be pretty popular on the Gulf Coast once it gets around. Gator country!
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Nov-05-2009, 01:34 PM
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#5 | | Registered User
Name: Rich Vessel: 21. Wellcraft. Benito Location: West palm beach. Fl. USA Job:Wastwater tech.
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Yea it would be a hit around here in south fl
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Nov-05-2009, 02:32 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: Owen Dare Age: 45 Vessel: 4.5 metre Quintrex Location: Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Job:Software Developer
Posts: 381
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Great work Ray.
That walking handbag looks killer
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Nov-05-2009, 04:00 PM
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#7 | | FAT CAT
Name: William Burkett Vessel: 22' Glacier Bay Catamaran Location: East Cape - Baja Sur, Mex Job:not me!
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Great idea Raymond. I'm trying to think of something I can challenge you with now!
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Nov-05-2009, 06:54 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: James(Doc Ski)Labanowski Age: 62 Vessel: 17' Carolina Skiff Location: Oxnard CA Job:Retire HMC USN Bio: Fishing and Rodbuilding are my two biggest addictions but open for more.
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The Force is obviously with you. Next you must take on a Padawan. You really have accomplished a lot in a short period of time. There are many out there that have been wrapping for much longer and do not attempt some of the weaving difficulty you have. Good going bud.
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Nov-05-2009, 07:08 PM
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#9 | | Registered User
Name: Raymond Age: 51 Vessel: Some day maybe Location: Sacramento, CA Job:Cable Guy Bio: So.Cal. native, raised in da "Valley". Stomping grounds were Marina Del Rey, Hermosa, Redondo, & sometimes Long Beach.
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Thanks for the compliments everyone!
Doc,
I guess it's the enjoyment I feel when a good weave comes together especially if it's a pattern I made myself. As you know much of a weave is hidden until it's just about completed unless one takes the extra time & effort to move all the threads out of the way. When those last threads are finally moved at the end and one can finally see..
It's really something special that I can't fully describe and I would love to be able to pass that feeling on to someone with a desire to learn.
I'm sure you know what it is too!
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Nov-06-2009, 09:06 AM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: PETER BARRETT Vessel: 18ft airboat Location: fl Job:motorcycle teck
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sweet!!!ove it
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Nov-06-2009, 11:23 AM
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#11 | | Registered User
Name: Scott Walker Vessel: 27' Trophy "Obsession" Location: Tillamook OR. USA. Job:Electrician
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Ray that looks great, just like the rest of your stuff.
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Nov-06-2009, 11:33 AM
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#12 | | The Bushman
Name: Ken Bush Age: 50 Vessel: everyone elses Location: El Cajon Job:Loan Officer/Custom Rodbuilder
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Very cool Ray... I'm guessing its going on a "gator glass" rod? Or maybe to someone at Swampland??
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