This family of glues have a long successful history in rodmaking so why change?
So the last can of URAC185 is dead and it's back to Nelson Paint for some UniBond800. By all accounts it's the same stuff, mix it the same way and have it. I mix 50 grams of resin for three sections of trout rods. I get plenty of open time and the glue sets up well. I have a look at the sections after an hour and some careful straightening can really save time later.
This family of glues have a long successful history in rodmaking so why change?
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Well all the best to you all and thanks for reading the blog. One of the crazy things about blogging is you have no idea who is actually reading the stuff. I had a few new builders reach out to me last year and I helped them make their first rod. Hopefully there will be more in 2015 as we all work hard to keep the craft alive.
Most of you know that we will host another Canadian Cane this Spring and we sure hope you can join us. The key for us is to have plenty of the old guard and a good dose of repeat guests from recent years and of course a handful of new guys and gals. I don't think we do a great job of thanking everyone who comes but rest assured your attendance is VERY much appreciated. The event is run by volunteers, we have a tight budget but we always manage to please most everyone, most of the time. So if you are fence sitting, remember, it's only every two years, it's the only one in Eastern Canada and sadly many early attendees are no longer with us so as the years pass by the chance to see old friends diminishes and well, that just ain't right. Set aside the time, forget the excuses, are you really that busy? |
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February 2019
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