January 2001
Issue 2


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The January, 2001 issue of Power Fibers contains:

The Pros and Cons of Milling Machines

I have seen a number of router-based finish-bevel milling machines for producing finished strips. These have appeared in articles, books, and most rod builder conventions.

Basically, they finish a strip by removing one side of the bevel by moving...

The Finishing Room: Drip Tubes, a Viable Alternative

I had already made my pull motor assembly. I found that where I was going to put it would not work due to a low ceiling. About that time, I joined the RODMAKERS listserv and saw a post about draining the varnish rather than pulling the rod. Thanks to that post, my rig is fancier than it needs to be but yet very simple. It consists of a plywood frame that holds a length of plastic fluorescent tube protector with a petcock drain...

Mobirise

Make Your Own Cap and Ring Reel Seats

One of the most costly items on a custom rod is the reel seat. It’s also one of the most noticeable to a potential customer. When I watch someone pick up a bamboo rod, the first thing they do is look at the finish, then they check it for straightness, then they go right to the reel seat...

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