Thanks for the words Graham, as I said was a bit apprehensive at 1st but after a few FM members wanted more information decided best to write it and get some peace & quiet...lol
Andy, The article has been out on the forums for a while now it was only because my server went down that Jeff and Graham volunteered to move it onto the site server, all the info regarding lacquers etc can be found on the rod building topic on the forum....quick link
Float Making Insight
Thanks again
George