Thanks all. (TH, Rainycity,Stlhdr1 and fishnbear.) However I came up with a GREAT deal yesterday that I couldn't pass up on. A new factory GL3 STR1025S with rod tube. Down the road I will be have one built. A little confused. is it TH that uses the #1 factory blanks? or Stlhdr1. Will be in touch and have bookmarked where I can get ahold of you guys in the future. Thanks again. bbuck2