Rod making thread and guide wrapping techniques.
What do you guys think?
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Japanese Net
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Japanese Net
by RSetina » September 29th, 2010, 11:08 pm
Some of you guys might know I'm building a net from a tree branch I confiscated from the back patio. I put a finish on the wood the last few days and I received the net a few weeks ago. In was going to attach the net to the frame in the usual matter using 15 lb mono but I thought this would be better.
Rod making thread and guide wrapping techniques.
What do you guys think?
Rod making thread and guide wrapping techniques.
What do you guys think?
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Re: Japanese Net
by rkfiske » September 30th, 2010, 4:15 am
I think the thread looks way awesome but I'd be concerned about how well it's gonna stand up to abuse? Planning on putting a lacquer on it or anything? Good job matching thread to the color of the wood though!
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Re: Japanese Net
by WanderingBlues » September 30th, 2010, 4:59 am
Very nice Rick. Most folks could not see that net in a tree branch from your yard. It takes someone with some vision to pull that off.
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Re: Japanese Net
by rayfound » September 30th, 2010, 7:21 am
Very nice. What is the net-bag made from?
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Re: Japanese Net
by beachbum » September 30th, 2010, 7:22 am
Nice, Rick! Give us a full net photo to admire.
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Re: Japanese Net
by NorcalBob » September 30th, 2010, 7:57 am
I admire your skill, workmanship, and vision using stuff you find laying around!
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Re: Japanese Net
by RSetina » September 30th, 2010, 8:37 pm
Thanks guys for the nice comments. Glad you all approve. Ray, the net is made of fine mono filament so it should stand up to some abuse. The webbing is spaced about 1/16 of an inch. The frame is the weak link. Ryan, I would use a rod wrapping finish on it but I decided to go with a 15 lb mono wrapping this time. The next one will be wrapped with thread. Here's the finished product.
And here's a closeup of the net. You can see how fine the mesh is.
And here's a closeup of the net. You can see how fine the mesh is.
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Re: Japanese Net
by Eric » September 30th, 2010, 10:14 pm
Rick can't wait to see you land your first trout this sunday with it.
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Re: Japanese Net
by Rockstar Fisherman » September 30th, 2010, 11:55 pm
TECH wrote:Thats nice man! Its like net art.
Was just going to say it's like a piece of art, should go great with your tenkara, though you may want a longer handle with that 13' rod
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Re: Japanese Net
by fflutterffly » October 1st, 2010, 2:59 am
A fine job. I'd love to see it up close. I specially like the way you made the 'loop' and finished it off into the handle. Can you post of close up of that joint? You certainly are heading in a wonderful direction. Looks great!
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Re: Japanese Net
by 1mocast » October 1st, 2010, 8:09 am
Beautiful looking net...
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Re: Japanese Net
by RSetina » October 1st, 2010, 8:56 pm
Here you go Ariel. I have another net that came in the mail today so I'll be looking for another branch soon.
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Re: Japanese Net
by fflutterffly » October 2nd, 2010, 6:21 am
That is beautiful. Is this your first woodworking project or have you do many? The fit looks to be perfect. thanks for posting the photo.
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