Replacing rod eyes.

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Grumpy Angler
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Replacing rod eyes.

#1 Post by Grumpy Angler »

I have an old rod that the insert in the largest eye has cracked,what's the best way to replace it?,any help would be great...
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Re: Replacing rod eyes.

#2 Post by ste c »

shane h on here is a custom rod builder his work is flawless if you wanted it rebuilt or just the eye sorted drop him a message
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Re: Replacing rod eyes.

#3 Post by Grumpy Angler »

ste c wrote:shane h on here is a custom rod builder his work is flawless if you wanted it rebuilt or just the eye sorted drop him a message
thanks ste c,will do
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Re: Replacing rod eyes.

#4 Post by JimC »

Check out Youtube - There are tons of tutorials available - It is not rocket science :)
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Re: Replacing rod eyes.

#5 Post by paul skelly »

JimC wrote:Check out Youtube - There are tons of tutorials available - It is not rocket science :)
Spot on Jim that's how I learned, iv done a few rods now that turned out spot on :wink:
Or if ya want I'll replace it for ya?
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Re: Replacing rod eyes.

#6 Post by samo »

drop Shane H a mail I get him to replace any damaged eyes on my rods and he does a good job.
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Re: Replacing rod eyes.

#7 Post by freedom1916 »

I'd would definitely recommend Shane H got him to do my rod and it looks brand new.

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