Does anyone out there build custom fishing rods for as hobby?

Feb 03, 2007 by Studly Jim | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts

I want to get started in the hobby of building custom fishing rods.

I am trying to design a homemade rod lathe, for finish drying and thread wraping.

Does anyone out there know, What the best RPM for the lathe chuck to rotate

I've made a few rods over the years. There is no "best" rpm for lathes. It really depends on the wood (type, thickness,etc..) the tools used, your comfort level with the tool, type of finish, etc... You want to make sure you don't create an

Charlie | Feb 04, 2007

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