Rod building question

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So I don't know a whole lot about rod building but I am really wanting to get into it. At the beginning of the year I will starting my engineering senior project for collage and will be designing and building a rod wrapping and finishing table. I was planning to base it loosely on the tables for sale on mudhole.com. Since it will be a completely custom design I was hoping to find some input or suggestions on features that are necessary or would be nice to have but may not be available on general tables. Also on features that might not be necessary.
I am also currently making a couple molds to be able to pour custom urethane and acrylic handles on the poles I make. I am really looking forward to learning this, so any knowledge and input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Jake
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