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Gamakatsu
27-09-2007, 11:32 PM
Hi all,
I am about to purchase my first rod lathe & wondering if anyone here uses the rod lathe advertised by MO Tackle, Coffs Harbour NSW, page 129.
I believe the brand is actually Pacific Bay & is distributed by Wilson.
It doesn't actually state wether it has a drying motor as well.
Any help,
Regards,
Brian

Ross van Enckevort
28-09-2007, 07:31 AM
Brian,
You better check out my front page before you do anything.

Regards,

Ross. www.therodworks.com.au

Gamakatsu
28-09-2007, 07:05 PM
Thanks for that Ross,
Apart from the brand name, there appears to be no difference between the two. ( except for the $275.00 price difference )
I assume you or your rod builders are using your advertised Alps brand lathe for your brilliant rods.
Cheers,
Brian

grave41
28-09-2007, 11:51 PM
I use one and find it great. I have upgraded the chuck to a solid alloy for more strenght when making cork handles.
Graham

Gamakatsu
29-09-2007, 06:49 PM
Graham,
Is it the Pacific Bay ( Wilson ) you use or the Alps from Rodworks. Both look identical, exact features, $275.00 less from Ross at Rodworks.
Cheers,
Brian

sid_fishes
30-09-2007, 06:47 AM
brian, mate i have an alps and i cant fault it. i,m about to do some cork work so ill see if i need to up grade the chuck or not. but if i was going to save $275 i know which way i would going cheers ian

tobig
30-09-2007, 07:40 AM
if in brisbane pro catch in sunnybank had some for $499 alps