A few days ago I asked for advice on cutting a couple inches off the tip of a graphite blank (Lamiglas gsb1502mh). I ended up using a triangle file which worked great, thanks for the advice.

Now I've got what I hope is a minor problem... the tip I have (Fuji SiC, tube size 12) is too small, barely. Looks like the next bigger size is a 14. I dont have a 14 on hand, but assume it'd be way too big.

Whats the best way to handle this? Though it wouldnt take much, sanding down the blank to make the 12 fit doesnt seem like a good idea. Can I build up the tip with a wrap of D thread to make the 14 a closer fit?

Chuck,

Yes you can. That would be my choice.

Bill Doherty

yep your on the right track what i do when i have the same type of problem is wrap it but dont have your thread right next to each other i spread it out a little more like a chris cross pattern that way your epoxy will adhear better and you will not have any problems hope this helps ...John T Burford aka Tightline Rod's

Thanks for the responses guys. Got a couple of followup questions:

- Do you apply any finish to this wrap first, or just glue the tip right on it.
- Do you do any kind of tapered wrap below the tip, to make the transition from blank to oversized tip tube less obvious?

myself i just epoxy the tip then i always apply a little trim wrap to carry the look all through the rod if u need do your wrap a little longer and keep that part tight toughther and use it as a sorta underwrap as per say and then trim it out cp if need b then epoxy you will never notice the size difference
John T Burford aka Tightline Rod's

When you put finish on the trim wrap bring it on over about an 1/8" onto the tip tube - any differences in diameter will disappear.