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I’m getting better at these!
The top rod is a Mesquite handle with a coat of tung-oil but it was kinda dull so I dipped it on clear epoxy.
The second rod is Texas ebony with few coats of tung-oil. That was actually a dried dead branch, they have the best color blends. I used 7w and 8w fly rods. These rods are for the sheepheads(fish) off the jetties now in season.
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DavidBethune
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#1 posted 1572 days ago
With a pole like that you could catch more than fish..:) Great Job!
Mark Shymanski
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#2 posted 1572 days ago
Beautiful looking rods, thanks for posting.
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Matt Vredenburg
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#3 posted 1571 days ago
These are beautiful. I do some fly fishing as well, but have trouble finding time because I like to spend more time in my workshop. However, this would be unique gift for my brother how’s an avid fly fisherman. I would love to exchange some message with you so I can try to do one myself – as a gift.
Thanks for sharing!
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mmh
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#4 posted 1377 days ago
WOW! Geri these are gorgeous! My husband would love one of these!
Hey, can you tell me the website of your client who purchase the Texas Ebony log to make flutes with? I think I met a flute player in AZ who has one of his flutes.
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BlueStingrayBoots
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#5 posted 1376 days ago
http://www.amazon.com/s.html/ref=bl_sr_musical-instruments?ie=UTF8&node=11965861&brand=Brent%20Haines
mmh
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#6 posted 1194 days ago
Where do you buy your rods from? Do you just epoxy them in a few inches deep?
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BlueStingrayBoots
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#7 posted 1193 days ago
Hi Mellie, I use drilling tools on my lathe and go in about 6-8”. I use to do it by hand but to much error to compensate for, but the right tools make it perfect and fun.
John Gray
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#8 posted 1192 days ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!
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Dan Hux
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#9 posted 940 days ago
Great looking wood rods…I followed the link about,,almost went bankrupt just looking..WOW…
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