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 uniphasian |
Need thread for a Maslan era Powell |
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Posts: 1806 03/28/2008 15:24 Moderator |
I'm trying to find matching thread for this rod to rewrap a ferrule:
It is a coppery brown with just a hint of green (if my eyes don't decieve me). Any help would be truly appreciated.
- Uni
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Posts: 1014 03/28/2008 16:12 Crusty Old Fart
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uni, it kind of looks like gudebrod #541 that had something used as a cp. If I had to guess, it looks like a lacquer was used. You will want to use a color
stick to be sure.
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Posts: 20 03/29/2008 08:33 |
You might try BC size A color 5430 tobacco with lacquer cp.
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Posts: 301 03/29/2008 09:41 |
My notes also say that EC Powell used B/C #5430, but with orange shellac. Not sure where I picked that up or how authentic it is. However, in the photo, it
does appear that clear lacquer (or some other "complete" CP) was used as the CP, as there is guide feet are completely blocked from view.
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Posts: 21 03/29/2008 12:20 |
eastprong- you are right on the orange shellac. Perhaps with the earlier oiled Powell's ?? and for sure on the very early solid built models. Tony may have
used lacquer?? Tony used a variety of the brown/copper shades in addition to the 5430. Suggest that both are tried on a test.
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uniphasian |
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Posts: 1807 03/29/2008 12:50 Moderator |
Thanks for the help so far, guys.
Does anyone know if Maslan is still around? or would some of the current Powell folks be able to supply this thread? Any contact info would be appreciated.
- Uni
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eastprong |
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Posts: 302 03/30/2008 07:49 |
Uni:
Sent you a PM. --Rich |
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uniphasian |
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Posts: 1808 03/30/2008 17:14 Moderator |
I believe the problem is now solved - and I want to offer thanks to all who helped out on this. Powell is one of the makers who still remains a bit of a
mystery to me.
Thanks, too, Rich, for your offer. I truly appreciate the generosity. Sincerely, Chuck
- Uni
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E C Powell |
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Posts: 19 03/31/2008 22:09 |
Just a note. Tony used a lot of nylon thread.
Good fishing Eugene C Powell |
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