Beginner

[jaredluke]

I want to get into rod building. What do I need to get started and how much will it cost?

[dogsbody]

Gday jaredluke you don't need to spend much to get started if your handy on the tools.

First you'll need a rod lathe which can be some V blocks or rollers. There's some pics here of some lathes.http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?t=130085&highlight=rod+lathe or google rod lathe.

Rod blanks- depending what your going to make and quality will determine $ pick a price $20 - $200+
Reel seats start from under $10
Grips start from under $5 cork or duralon
Guides start at under $2
Then you'll need thread, CP color preserver, resin, 5 and 24hr arldite.

Other useful info can be found at http://www.rodbuilding.org/login.php? look in the library.
You tube type in rod building, look for the mudhole vids.

Rod building bits at http://therodworks.com.au/,, oz rods.com.au (site still not finished),, mo tackle.com.au. From OS http://www.mudhole.com/ cabellas .com, http://www.acidrod.com/index.html

There's books and dvd's about rod building as well.

But there is nothing like being "home built and hooked up"

Hope this gets the ball rolling.


Dave.

[jaredluke]

How do keep tension on the threads while wrapping?

[Rodman]

I have my binding thread tensioned through my fingers

Ken

[STUIE63]

The other hint I was told to do is to put the spool of thread in a cup on it's side not on it's end so the thread doesn't twist .
Stuie