Kent, You can build a drying rack for next to nothing. The trick to building it is finding the right motor.
After some extensive research, I bought a couple of these: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=400&item=ACM-104 &type=store (You need to rig a power cord, which allelectronics sells also for a buck or two) Thinking I was going to build a couple drying racks because I was determined to build all my rods from here on out saving thousands of dollars, and having 50 rods on the wall. I built one. It cost me about $130 to build that rod. (Cheap G-loomis blank-not second) all the guides, rod tube cover, epoxy, thread, and the drying rack. not bad really, but when you get into good blanks the cost goes up. I bought cheap in case I screwed it up. Ive been lucky to find my yuppie rods (Orvis) at redneck prices...(One used, one discontinued). With the Orvis guarantee, buying a used rod doesnt scare me. and I lack the time to fish, let alone tie (although I do on occasion when the wind blows), let alone build/perfect a fly rod... but again, the drying rack was easy to build, and the motor above does a great job. I also used the 5min quick set epoxy. -----Original Message----- From: Kent Lufkin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 10:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Epoxy? I just started using epoxy on some of my ties and my first few efforts have been plagued by drips. I tried using the Devcon 5-minute stuff in hopes that it'd dry before dripping too badly. Although it does set up quickly, it still looks like I'd better get some sort of revolving drying rack. I've seen commercial ones for about $50-60 but wonder if anyone has rigged something else from cheaper, everyday materials? I'm not sure if I got the stuff mixed just right as a couple of the heads are still tacky after several days. I'd also appreciate any tips on different types of epoxy, mixing and application. Since the Devcon sets so quickly, I can cover 2 flies at best before it gets too thick to work with. With a proper drying rack, would I be better off using regular epoxy instead? Thanks in advance, Kent Lufkin
