This is my latest binder. Four strings, uses 6lb mono. Approximate cost was about $80.00, but I could do it better for less now, after the fact, (of course). One feature that I love is that I used 3/4" aluminum tubing for the bores, but lined this with plastic plumbing tubing, (held in with duct tape), that is easy to clean out, or just replace after a few rods. sticks come out very straight out of this thing, and it's one time through and your done.