ROD BUILDING WORKSHOP #1
Venue Edmonton Scout Group Hall
Coletta Lane Te Atatu South of Vadanovich Rd
Saturday September 12 2015
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2 x 3hr sessions
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Cost gold coin donation for each
session to cover venue hire
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Saturday mornings 9.00am - 12.00pm
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Session One
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Meet and Greet
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Discuss with Keith what you are
wanting to build
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Discuss Blank construction. Materials
used, actions, show some examples.
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Tools needed to make your own rod,
make up rod rolling jig
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Select blank for style of fishing
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Show and offer blank and components
to be purchased
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Select and discuss components for
build-up. discuss options
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Discuss guides, frames styles, guide
sizing, ring materials, guide placements
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Session two 2-3 weeks after session
one to allow time to purchase materials.
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Assembly of components. Epoxy used.
Backbone alignment etc.
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Threads, makers, sizes and types,
colours
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Binding guides. guide preparation,
show trimming, guide alignment
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Basic Diamond wrap. Spacing etc.
Discuss colour preservers. Thread epoxies. Show application. Bubble removal
etc.