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parrafisherman
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 Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:36 pm Post subject: Rod Lathe recomendations |
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| I want to start building my own rods. I have been looking around a bit and its hard to make a decision. can anyone recommend a decent rod lathe? cheers |
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chippa316
Joined: 17 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry i cant recommend anything but i'm going to keep tabs on this topic as im in the same boat.
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OwenD
Joined: 05 Aug 2007
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:58 am Post subject: |
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I use an Alps lathe and it's fine.
I'd go for the chuck upgrade though.
I think they're all OK, so jus look around for a good deal. |
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HUGE
Joined: 05 Nov 2003
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Mate,
I know this isn't shopping locally but I bought a Pacific Bay rod lathe with the upgraded chuck for $322 US plus $140 us postage. That totalled $462 us which was $492 Australia dollars. I bought it from Mudhole tackle when the dollar was good. Make sure you get the international model that runs on 240 volts. It came in less than 5 working days. For those who want to come out and say I should have paid the $200+ extra to buy one in Australia. I would say to them they either have too much money, no brains or principals that just don't exist much anymore. |
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