How to Add Abalone Inlays: Custom Rod Building

In this video I provide some expert tips on how to add MicroFlex Abalone inlays on your next custom rod build.
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[@fredostrander4372]

Just finishing up a ride and I think I’m gonna check it out with this dragon scale method thanks

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Sweet…Let me know how it turns out and good luck.

[@atlaswaxxx6490]

Interesting build, awesome informative content.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you for watching and commenting, and I’m glad you think so. 🙏

[@trapnut]

Very informative, thanks John

[@reelbluecustomrods]

You are very welcome. 🙏

[@olallaeddy]

i live in Olalla near Gig Harbor. Just fixing the rods I built in the 70s. Fun to get back into it with your videos. Prob just hang them on the wall but had some guides to replace. I built a rod rapping jig back then too. Took a class from an old guy in Lakewood back then. Im 68 now and only work a day a week or less. Lots of hobbies to catch up on. Thanks for the great videos

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Awesome to hear and glad you are still dabbling in the hobby. Thank you for watching and commenting as well, and I’m glad you enjoy the videos. 🙏

[@ETuss713]

Thank you for this video. I greatly appreciate it. I build inshore rods mostly geared towards wading the Tx coastal flats and marshes.
6'2" to 7' light weight and high performance with Titanium everything is the trend so it doesnt leave room for added decoration. Hence the abalone under my 3.5" decap should help doll up the rods.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

I hear you and I’m glad you enjoyed the video as well. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏

[@thomasmarshall3863]

I put it on a split grip rod I built for my brother and I was freaking out because of all the cracks, but like you said the finish cleaned it up.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Indeed Thomas, but you still have to take your time, be patient, and use the heat. Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏

[@DavidHorvath-nf3vf]

I am new to rod building and that looks very simple thanks for the video

[@reelbluecustomrods]

You are very welcome David and let me k ow if you have any questions. Also, if you are interested in learning about the thread types, sizes, and guide wraps, you should check out this ebook I wrote: reelbluecustomrods.com/product/guide-wraps-ebook/

[@fredostrander4372]

What’s the thread size you’re working with?

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Size A.

[@davidwright8609]

Just was wondering how that was done…Thank you

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Very welcome David and glad you found it useful.

[@davidwright8609]

Your doing fine kiddo

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you.

[@trapnut]

John I know this video is a little older now. Have you tried the new CRB decal roller for putting down the abalone sheets? It has rubber wheels so it may not leave any marks?

[@reelbluecustomrods]

That is a great question and/or idea, but I have not. Have you?

[@trapnut]

John what are you using for a cutting board for your abalone sheets?

[@reelbluecustomrods]

I just use my wooden table top, or some cardboard. Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏