Re 19th century tapers - Larry Blan

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An extract from "Amateur Rodmaking" by Perry Frazer. A great little book,
still available for under $10 in a '30's or '40's printing.
 
Larry Blan


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From:  [mailto:rodmakers-bounces@goldrush.com]
On Behalf Of Paul Franklyn
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 2:47 PM
To: David Zincavage; ; rodmakers@goldrush.com
Subject: Re: [RODMAKERS] 19th century tapers


I'd be interested in reading about how wooden rods were made in the 19th or
early 20th century.  I can imagine the lathe for the butt or mid section,
but the tip section seems a stretch on a wood lathe.
Paul  

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From: David Zincavage   
To:  ; pfranklyn@comcast.net ; rodmakers@goldrush.com 
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [RODMAKERS] 19th century tapers

Anyone interested in making greenheart rods needs to be cautioned about
using a mask and eye protection when turning or sanding that wood.
Greenheart dust is toxic.    

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To:  ; rodmakers@goldrush.com 
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [RODMAKERS] 19th century tapers

Paul,
Speaking for myself mostly, I would say that certainly there is interest on
the list RE these old rods. 
I had the opportunity to cast Ralph's greenheart rod and was simply
astounded! His greenheart rod kept begging for more line! It is a real
powerhouse and reminded me of any great parabolic rod. I only wish my
casting skills were up the match for that rod!
As to graphing a wood rod with hexrod, I'm not too sure if the values would
compare, but perhaps it's some kind of starting point?
Mike



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