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Rod fettling...

Trampster said:
Good idea Geoff, but not sure how that would translate to turn the middle/top sections of a 3 piece rod. There are some chucks about but not cheap. When my ageing Grey cells (sawdust) come up with a solution, I will update! I could easily make one if only I had a 3D printer & access to the CAD Software for it! ??
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Honestly buddy there are loads of butt caps and such that fit tip sections, I've got what I need for my rods anyways, they are dead easy to fit to the motor. I'll drop you a line when I have got my own rig sorted.?
 
hullcitytilidie said:
Honestly buddy there are loads of butt caps and such that fit tip sections, I've got what I need for my rods anyways, they are dead easy to fit to the motor. I'll drop you a line when I have got my own rig sorted.?
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Nice one - I'd appreciate that Geoff! ??
 
Nice rig making jig and good to double up for rod repairs as well. An organised work station is essential - especially equiped with Toaster and coffee machine (y)
 
hullcitytilidie said:
Just a thought buddy but previously I had thought of utilising different size butt caps to turn the different sections? Very easy to fit a rubber butt cap onto a spindle of the motor? I appreciate your efforts and will also let you know how I get on. Regards Geoff.?
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I have about a half dozen rod turners, I keep them all seperate so I can dry different sections at different lengths at the same time. Below is the way I fasten different sized rod diameters into just the one sized turner, they are alll very similar.

They are a bit heath robinson, but have worked for the last 30 years or more ,and must have “ turned “ hundreds of rods from light fly rods to 50 lb class boat rods, cane carp rods, Zippies , Connies and just about every other variation.






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Dave
 
Tournamag said:
She said you can do whatever you like!.............................As long as she say's so/Let's you!:oops:
:eek: Wonder if Jeepy has a Night Heater?
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Yep, as long as the engine is running. ??
 
Tournamag said:
What's the Difference between a Vibrator and a Man? Vibrator Can't Mow Grass!
So Remember be nice to wife @Trampster or can be exchanged for 7" of plastic and two Batteries!:eek:
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I struggle to mow grass too with my breathing issues, and WIfey won't be using one of them - at the wrong side of 60 and she had a Hysterectomy years ago so it's as dry as a chip and probably near healed over.
 
The Third Earl said:
I have about a half dozen rod turners, I keep them all seperate so I can dry different sections at different lengths at the same time. Below is the way I fasten different sized rod diameters into just the one sized turner, they are alll very similar.

They are a bit heath robinson, but have worked for the last 30 years or more ,and must have “ turned “ hundreds of rods from light fly rods to 50 lb class boat rods, cane carp rods, Zippies , Connies and just about every other variation.






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Dave
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Thanks Dave - more food for thought. (y)(y)
 
Trampster said:
I struggle to mow grass too with my breathing issues, and WIfey won't be using one of them - at the wrong side of 60 and she had a Hysterectomy years ago so it's as dry as a chip and probably near healed over.
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You paint a wonderful picture Trampster ?
 
Trampster said:
I struggle to mow grass too with my breathing issues, and WIfey won't be using one of them - at the wrong side of 60 and she had a Hysterectomy years ago so it's as dry as a chip and probably near healed over.
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Get the Rocket Fuel out. ;)

Ian.
 
I thought this thread was about rod fettling? And here we are discussing vaginal lubricants??Don't you just love it when a thread "meanders"???
 
Warby72 said:
We're trying to help him get his "rod fettled" ?
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It's all fettled & painted now - just got to give it a wash & wipe with FS365, stops corrosion ya know! ???

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Trampster said:
Yep, not my original Vertix Jack,
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Have you seen the Grauvell Vertix Monaco they have on auction.Might appeal to your budget.They should go cheap.Obviously not to same spec as the Jack but worth a punt.

Or this.Same as the Volcan you're working on.
www.ebay.co.uk

GRAUVELL VERTIX VOLCAN 420 (14FT ) 100-200g SURF ROD | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GRAUVELL VERTIX VOLCAN 420 (14FT ) 100-200g SURF ROD at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk
 
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tdxs133pm said:
Have you seen the Grauvell Vertix Monaco they have on auction.Might appeal to your budget.They should go cheap.Obviously not to same spec as the Jack but worth a punt.

Or this.Same as the Volcan you're working on.
www.ebay.co.uk

GRAUVELL VERTIX VOLCAN 420 (14FT ) 100-200g SURF ROD | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GRAUVELL VERTIX VOLCAN 420 (14FT ) 100-200g SURF ROD at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk
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The ones on offer at Home-un-leisure are all 14ft, as is the Volcan you linked to. I'm only interested in a 15ft to match the Jack, and the Volcan I've repaired is 15ft. It's all finished & OK, but only time will tell when I start chucking a 4oz lead out how good the Carbon tube is!

The Monaco is a bit better in quality than the Volcan, but the Jack was £300 RRP.

Have you seen the Vertix rods that daveys-fishing-tackle have got on his site? £453, and that's his clearance price! Some of his stuff is priced way over the top - think he's a fan of them Magic Mushrooms!
www.ebay.co.uk

CLEARANCE GRAUVELL VERTIX DIVINE SURF ROD+BAG & CASE SEA FISHING BEACHCASTER | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for CLEARANCE GRAUVELL VERTIX DIVINE SURF ROD+BAG & CASE SEA FISHING BEACHCASTER at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
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