"The Rushden"

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Nice work there. An excellent finish
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Thanks everyone, just waiting for my rod turner to arrive, bit of a pain turning by hand

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A pal of mine makes a turner that changes direction every few seconds to reduce the chance of getting a tear in the varnish.....I wish I had one...maybe one day.....



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Would I be right in saying that Coat-X rod varnish would be brilliant for float making?
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I think he's still turning that rod SK :laugh:

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The Sweetcorn Kid wrote:Would I be right in saying that Coat-X rod varnish would be brilliant for float making?
i think your right, it would make a very good float varnish

COAT-X FISHING ROD VARNISH 50ml Bottle
Liquid Plastic Blank Coating
Ideal for Rod Building - Refurbish - Repair
No mixing required, gives a superior coating to the blank.
NOT WATER BASED
£4.99 plus postage

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Butt and tip sections finished

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Beautiful ljm. :hat:
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Very nice ljm. :thumb:
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Mid section in my makeshift rod turner, The Stonefly Rotary Fly Drier/Rod Turner fell to bits.

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nearly finished!

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