04-27-2003, 02:18 AM
[cool]Tom Kirkman's "how to" book generally receives rave reviews from beginners. It's available at most tackle shops that sell rodbuilding supplies or check the BFT advertisers.
If you can't find a used one...
I built my first stand from 1/2" x 4" wood. Lined the V notches with velvet & off I went.[
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Cabela's sells a very nice hand wrapper (no motor) for $100. I've used one for the last 15 years & have been very happy with it. I would go with something a bit more substantial if you want to go motorized, tho.
I recently purchased a Pac Pay Rodsmith power wrapper for $300. VERY nice for the hobbyist. Drying motor is included & it's really simple & convenient to use.
Good luck! Welcome to the addiction. Once you start rolling yer own you'll never go back![]
Fishslayer
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If you can't find a used one...
I built my first stand from 1/2" x 4" wood. Lined the V notches with velvet & off I went.[
] Cabela's sells a very nice hand wrapper (no motor) for $100. I've used one for the last 15 years & have been very happy with it. I would go with something a bit more substantial if you want to go motorized, tho.
I recently purchased a Pac Pay Rodsmith power wrapper for $300. VERY nice for the hobbyist. Drying motor is included & it's really simple & convenient to use.
Good luck! Welcome to the addiction. Once you start rolling yer own you'll never go back![
] Fishslayer
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