Take a look at what some of our sponsors we have. Utmost batson blanks are a good choice and they may have some on sale. I have not used Global Dorber, but I do know that their blanks are lower priced. Seiver would be another good choice for lesser priced blanks. If you have a Cabelas nearby you could check them out.
I am sorry,i meant broken blanks to practice on,epoxy,inlays,wraps,etc.Sometimes,what i think does not come out the same as what i write.I have checked e-bay.Ray
Just get a 5/16 or 3/8 metal rod at the depot or lowes. Practice to your hearts content. If you fill the 12" rod just take a knife and cut yourself more space.
Why waste your time on building a bad rod - one you most likely will never use and/ or will be embarrased to show. Almost every rod that I have built has been "practice" in one form or another. Your first one may not be cosmetically the greatest, but if the rod and components are decent, it will still work just fine. I learn or try something different each time I build a rod so therefore it is still "practice". Betty's comments are correct. Why not just purchase a kit from Hook and Hackle -- one that is decent but one that is not too expensive and just start putting it together. Take a little time and care gluing up the real seat and handle because you won't be able to change that once it is epoxyed on. Other than that, you can play around all you want with trying in the guides -- and change colors, patterns, etc. all you want -- it won't be permanent until you coat them with epoxy or whatever you want to use.
Don't be scared about it -- you'll be surprised at how simple it really is.
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