Brad;
Mine is complete too. Not to happy with the out come as at some point I actually Super Glued my finger to the blank while placing a guide in position!!

I learned the method from a rod builder here and have been using it for some time now. Dip the tip of the guide foot in a drop of super glue and hold it in position on the blank for a few seconds while the glue sets. The guide will stay in place while being wrapped but can be broken free to be aligned. Well, some how I got my pinkey finger in a drop of super glue and yep after a few seconds it was stuck!!

I now challenge Ol' Blue as to who is the "Dumbest Rod Builder"!!

After considerable polishing the spot is almost invisable but I want whoever receives this rod to know that there was a good deal of pain and anguish involved in the build!

P.S. It is a dream to cast!!