IWAK/Tim - listen to every one here: buy it from M&D's.
His prices are great for components and his blanks prices aren't too shabby either. He knows what you need and what you should do - just his knowledge is worth the trip !
Its busy during the season on weekends so it best to go during the day IMHO.
I popped in there a few times during the winter & spring and got all kinds of other gear as well. He has a big stash of blanks in his store - u will see when you go down!
It takes me about 1.25 hrs to get down there - I would go more often but time doesn't always allow me.
My daughter is signed up for gymnastics on Saturday in the middle of the day now so that is gonna mess up my fall fishing plans.....LOL.
If you need a "boat" blank for fishing cod or tuna I'll give you one and some other parts to start making one. I had them out for sale but no one wants it....lol. I have other stuff laying around as well that I'll never use.
Shoot me a pm.