Whatever happened to Boron rods
greyghost
Posted 3/18/2018 11:51 AM (#899218)
Subject: Whatever happened to Boron rods




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Location: Honor, MI

Boron rods were popular in the late '70's and '80's. I had a few and thought they were good. Never see 'em now, why?

 

Mojo1269
Posted 3/18/2018 12:01 PM (#899220 - in reply to #899218)
Subject: RE: Whatever happened to Boron rods





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While more sensitive that Graphite they were stiffer and had a tendency to "blow up" when put under heavy duress. Like many things they were a good concept that in the long haul did not translate in to a good tool when used in real life situations...
muskie! nut
Posted 3/18/2018 12:24 PM (#899224 - in reply to #899218)
Subject: Re: Whatever happened to Boron rods





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Location: Yahara River Chain		They broke too easy