I've been looking around the web for some (CHEAP) but o.k. blanks. Do any of you guys use Baston RX blanks?? They have the power and actions I'm looking for, and price is o.k.

Or any suggestions would help thanks

I've been looking around the web for some (CHEAP) but o.k. blanks. Do any of you guys use Baston RX blanks?? They have the power and actions I'm looking for, and price is o.k.

Or any suggestions would help thanks

Yup sure do.........

As a 15 yr custom builder.

IMPO if your getting into rod building, it would be worth your while to visit the rod building forum for your answers. You can ask the questions directly to the Baston crew...

RodBuilding.org

http://rodbuilding.org/list.php?2

Tight Wraps!  8-)

Thanks RM great site!!!!

I use Batson's blanks, but for the bass fisherman I use Mudholes MHX blanks.  They are around the same price but in my opinion just a little better for your dollar.

Fly rods on the other hand nothing will beat the Batson line up.

When building for the tourney angler I use the best.

St Croix blanks.

Don't have to worry much from the everyday weekend angler, but when challenged by one for pricing I will estimate rod prices with the Baston RX6 & 7 blanks.

Tight Wraps! 8-)

Batson makes some very good blanks. Their prices are decent but not what I'd categorize as "cheap". I'm a fan of the St Croix blanks of SCIII (Avid) level and up.

"Cheap" wise, the Mudhole Custom Builder IM6 are ok. Bang for your buck wise, the MHX line is hard to beat.

What type rod do you want to build?

I agree on the Mudhole MHX blanks.  I just finished a 7-10 MH HMX rod and love it.

mudhole mhx or st. croix

Castaway blanks are a good value and nice blanks for the money also. 

swamplandtackle.com

I'm goin to biuld a pitchin rod the 7'10 mh mf is what I want. I like a soft tip for pitchin and like 1/4 to 1oz weights any sugg for 50 - 75 bucks. My budget took a hit this X-mas ( I have 4 boys) but I might wait alittle to get a better blank.

Also lookin for a cheap hand wraper and drying motor. seen some on E-bay for deceint coin. Any sugg?

http://swamplandtackle.com/products.asp?cat=33&pg=2

There are a couple blanks here that may fit your needs...

build your own wrapper.  It will save you $.  Then buy better components. ;D

build your own wrapper. It will save you $. Then buy better components. ;D

Definately thinkin about it, just ain't sure about the thread spool tensioners. e-bay has a 47" hand wrapper for 30$. 

you can buy tensioners the spring type from Cabela's, Mudhole and several other places.

Thanks guys checkin into the tensioners.