Volume 13 Complete!
The year 2010 and Volume 13 is now complete. The best year in RodMaker’s history with not only more readers than at any time in our history, but the biggest and best issues we’ve ever produced!
RodMaker Magazine remains the premier publication for custom rod builders. RodMaker also remains the least expensive publication for custom rod builders. With value like that, it’s not hard to understand why rod builders have made it the most widely circulated and read magazine in the history of our craft and industry.
One of the reasons I started this blog was so that I could offer folks special bargains from time to time. So here we go – if you’re not a subscriber and would like to obtain all 6 issues from Volume 13, I’ll make it easy for you. Mail a check for $30 to RodMaker, PO Box 1322, High Point, NC 27262 and I’ll pack up all 6 issues and mail them to you via USPS Priority Mail at no extra charge. This offer is good only by mail order and only until January 20th, 2011. Enjoy!
Tom Kirkman
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Volume 13 #1
Veneered Carbon Tube Handles
Rod Building Symbol Weave
Fitting Multi-Piece Ferrules
A Removable/Replaceable Butt Cap
Retrofitting Reel Seats
The Sizmatic Ferrule
Letters
Rod Building News
Q&A Column
Color Photo Gallery
Rod Building History
More!
Volume 13 #2
Free Form Thread Wraps
Wine Corks to Rod Grips
Soft Leash Attachment Points for Kayak Rods
2010 ICRBE Rod Expo Report
The Speed Merchant
Letters
Rod Building News
Q&A Column
Color Photo Gallery
Rod Building History
More!
Volume 13 #3
LSH/USH Handle Revisited
Swivel Mount Tool Bases
Shop Tour – Williams Custom Rods
Weight Reduction Facts
Fit & Finish – Glue Lines
PVC Checkerboard Clamps
Kayak Trolling Rod
Carbon Skin Finishing
The LSH/Ush Handle
Letters
Rod Building News
Q&A Column
Color Photo Gallery
Rod Building History
More!
Volume 13 #4
Heavy Duty Saltwater Rod Construction
The Case for Offering Bamboo
Creating Reel Seat Windows
The Marchisella Cutting Jig
Lessons Learned
Fit & Finish – Component Junctions
Two-Part Baitcasting Handles
Letters
Rod Building News
Q&A Column
Color Photo Gallery
Rod Building History
More!
Volume 13 #5
Invisible Identification Rod Security
Building Kite Rods
The Sparkler Wrap
Overview of Early Rods
The Extend-A-Butt
A Simpler Cork Clamp
Drying Burls
Blank Safe Tiptop Removal
Hooking a Generation
Letters
Rod Building News
Q&A Column
Color Photo Gallery
Rod Building History
More!
Volume 13 #6
Clear Acrylic Handles
60 Years of Rod Development
Overhead Blank Storage Rack
Batman Weave Pattern
What about Rod Spine?
Dancing Star Wrap
Another View – Bamboo Rod Blanks
Gudebrod Thread History
Letters
Rod Building News
Q&A Column
Color Photo Gallery
Rod Building History
More!
Already have ’em all. Great stuff. Coming from back in the days of the Dale Clemens Rodcrafter group and mag, I can say that Rodmaker is the best thing that ever happened to custom rod building. I like the way you guys stay a year or more ahead of the internet crowd. Your articles are always plowing new ground and helping to keep the craft invigorated.
Have a current subscription so don’t need these. But will say you certainly have a fine publication. Very high quality. My wife works in the graphics arts field and she has commented that whoever puts your magazine out really knows what they’re doing.
You have a beautiful publication.
Best rod building mag on the planet!