Rod building Thread, My First Weave in Fishing Related; Hey guys, This is my first rod build and thought what the hell I might as well make it my ...  | | 
Nov-06-2009, 11:14 AM
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Name: Scott Walker Vessel: 27' Trophy "Obsession" Location: Tillamook OR. USA. Job:Electrician
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| My First Weave
Hey guys, This is my first rod build and thought what the hell I might as well make it my first weave also. it kicked me in the balls but it looks good to me. my fishing partners liked it so much that they want me to weave for them. Just wanted to know what you pros thought of it. Sorry but the pic is not the best, camera sucks you know.
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Nov-06-2009, 12:43 PM
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Name: Bill Age: 53 Vessel: sold it Location: Casa DE Oro Job:contractor/Rod Wrapper
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I'd say it's a darn fine looking weave, Better than my first, Or second 
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Nov-06-2009, 12:50 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: Scott Walker Vessel: 27' Trophy "Obsession" Location: Tillamook OR. USA. Job:Electrician
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Thanks Bill, that is encouraging to hear, since all of your stuff is awesome.
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Nov-06-2009, 01:09 PM
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Name: Owen Dare Age: 45 Vessel: 4.5 metre Quintrex Location: Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Job:Software Developer
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|  Looks pretty good to me!
I like the font. Makes a simple word weave look pretty classy.
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Nov-06-2009, 01:52 PM
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Name: Guy Age: 52 Vessel: boat ho Location: berdoo Job:H.V.A.C. Bio: I make chicken salad out of chicken shit
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Originally Posted by Owen  Looks pretty good to me!
I like the font. Makes a simple word weave look pretty classy. | X2
how about some pics of the rod it self.
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Nov-06-2009, 02:25 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: Scott Walker Vessel: 27' Trophy "Obsession" Location: Tillamook OR. USA. Job:Electrician
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|  The rod is nothing special, a Seeker blank for casting swimbaits, Mooseskin grips, fuji reel seat, and fuji Alconite guides.
I used black underwraps with black overwraps and silver trim bands.
Now that I have some confidence, I will go a little more wild on my next creation (complete with pics).
thanks for the input guy.
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Nov-06-2009, 02:39 PM
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Name: Mike Age: 25 Vessel: 17 ft Grady White CC Location: San Diego Job:Chemical Engineer, Aspiring Rod Builder
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Nice looking weave. I haven't tried any yet but if my first one turns out that good I'll be pretty happy. How many hours did you put into it?
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Nov-06-2009, 02:57 PM
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#8 | | 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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That's one fine job!
You say it's a weave so I beleive you so forgive me but the photo looks photo-shopped. I'm sure it's just the poor focus though.
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Nov-06-2009, 03:24 PM
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#9 | | registered offender
Name: Lou Age: 52 Vessel: 20' Skipjack " Empty Pockets" Location: Poway, CA Job:rodbuilding Bio: degradeable
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I assume your next weave will say "bite me". Nice work btw
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Nov-06-2009, 03:30 PM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: Scott Walker Vessel: 27' Trophy "Obsession" Location: Tillamook OR. USA. Job:Electrician
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I assure you ray, it is not photo shopped, it took me close to 8 hrs. of mind numbing wrap after wrap, since I don't have a weaver, I just used tape, I really did not like the tape method, could you please let me know what you use.
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Nov-06-2009, 03:50 PM
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#11 | | 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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Originally Posted by Albie Scott I assure you ray, it is not photo shopped, it took me close to 8 hrs. of mind numbing wrap after wrap, since I don't have a weaver, I just used tape, I really did not like the tape method, could you please let me know what you use. | Yeah, the tape method does work but is a real PITA and the more design threads you use the bigger the pain!
I have the 25/40, 80, & 100 thread jig sets made by Doc Ski and highly recommend them. I also have the Wonder Weaver designed by Jim Upton and use it too. The Wonder Weaver, althouh requiring a bit more room and set-up is the only tool that allows for doing 360* weaves or weaves on multiple axis without using a second jig set on the opposite axis. It's also an awesome tool! I sometimes use the Wonder Weaver for my left side and one of Doc's jigs for the right side.
Most weave patterns that fit well on rods and are sold by Doc & others are less than 100 design threads so jigs work for many many patterns. I've not seen a jig set capable of holding more than 100 threads.
The Wonder Weaver can hold 180 design threads!
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Nov-06-2009, 04:00 PM
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#12 | | Registered User
Name: Nat Age: 60 Vessel: I wish Location: Leona Valley Job:Manufacturing Automation
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Nice first weave keep going your styling.
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