anyone use HT BRAID on their butt wraps? seems like a good idea but would like some first hand infor. and where to get it at the best price if possible. thanks john

I just finished one using the pearl braid with no CP on a black Batson rod. It turned a holographic green when I applied the epoxy. Very pleasant suprise. Used gold trim. This was my first attempt at a butt wrap. Very happy with the results. I got it from one of the sponsors on the left but they had to back order it. I don't think all sponsors have it in stock but can get it for you.
I read how to do this in Tom's book. I did not try to get fancy the first time out, but his instruction are very clear for a first timer. I was pleasantly surprised by the overall results.

Ed

It looks pretty good if you use it by itself. If you try to mix it with regular thread, it doesn't really work, as it's a lot thicker. Because of this, and it's width, you can't really do anything terribly detailed. If you are going for a rather simple look though, it's pretty decent stuff. Getting a level finish is the only bad part. Takes a little work.

Most all places I've seen it advertised are pretty close on price. Just a matter of pennies really.

Works fine, with or without regular nylon. I use it with all the time no problems
Try a little on scrap and see if you like it

Good stuff if used properly. On small bore blanks only one pass up and back on chevrons does fine. I like to put the braid on first so that the subsequent threads will break the color up. It will pack consistantly on a chevron but if you push back and forth on a diamond you can easily mess up the edges. Tension is one of the keys at crossings - too tihgt and you can not move the bands for adjustment. Do not atempt to burnish and CP displaces air from inside braid before finish. Packing should be done on a couple of side bands of A thread with a flat ended packing tool. If you try to move the braid with a tool applied directly it will fray. Do a search on Photos for LSU rods under my name and you can see the overall effect. Be careful and do not use too much in a pattern unless you also market sunglasses to your customers. Stay away from the Purple becauses it fades horribly in sunlight.

Gon 2 Charlotte

I have used it also, and like the results.

cool. thanks guys!