Old Lamiglas blank

[droppedit]

I was re-wrapping and doing some changes to a Neptuna for a friend. The handle was to be made longer so I cut off the old hypalon grip and found this decal underneath. I've seen some Lami decals with the rod arc'd  over the logo but never a straight one with the line going into the "L". Not enough info and clarity to get the complete number of the blank. It was obviously cut and and the top part into the ferrule and the bottom into the butt. I'm just curious to get an approximate date on when this blank was made. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

[droppedit]

I never did get a close date to when the blank was made but that really doesn't matter. I finished it up and we decided to go with an epoxy finish instead of varnish. The rod will be used in a few weeks with hopes of putting a limit of haddock in the cooler. I'd love to see it bend with a nice sized cod on it

Dave

[handi2]

Beautiful job. Super cool too!

[sdlehr]

Well done, Dave! It looks really good!

Sid

[Tightlines667]

Yep...
That turned out beautiful. 
Cool project!

[Dominick]

Wow! terrific work.  Dominick

[Swami805]

Wow, looks better than new. You have the midas touch with neptunas. Was wondering what kind of guides those are with that high arching frame.The arch in the tip braces is a nice touch too. Thanks for posting. Sheridan

[bluefish69]

Dave

You have always done TOP SHELF WORK. We have met at Eastman's.

How is the farm doing??

Mike

[Bryan Young]

Beautiful work. Such a classic look.

[droppedit]

Thanks for the good words. I really love working on these old units and it amazes me how sometimes simple can be way more complicated.The guides are from Anglers Workshop, the house brand guides. I've found them to have a little more steel in them and the welds seem to be stronger. I'm trying to get a few more rods finished up before I change hats and become a farmer again for the season. I should have a couple more to post in the next week or 2.

Dave

[Donnyboat]

Really nice Dave, I managed to get Wallacetw- wallace brown`s rod making gear, as Wallace is not in the best of health, and his eyes are not good enough to do rod work any more, he was a full time rod maker for 20 pluss years, my first shot @ binding runners on an old rod I have, is know where near your work, well done, good set up, love it, cheers Don.

[54bullseye]

Super Job Dave !  I can't wait to bend it but I will give you first chance as you should take it out for Red Fish next week then let me know if it's any good !!  Randy Pauly if you see this that is one of the cradles and rods I bought from you that had no reel and guides were corroded and Dave went right at it. Great job and you do have the Nep-Tuna wraps and colors down about as close as your going to get !    John Taylor