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Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Harvey Adams
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Date: February 27, 2005 09:45PM
What would you guys recommend for a newbie to buy as his first rod wrapper, I would like to buy quality, but not break the bank either. You guys are the most helpful people I have ever had the the pleasure to deal with on the Internet. This site amazes me, you post a question and there is always someone willing to help . Thanks Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: February 27, 2005 09:50PM
When I started Building I learned to wrap by hand on a set of padded V blocks on the Kitchen table
Then i built my own rod Machine Works great! now 15 years later I am back to wrapping by hand seem to get better results. You can get a hand wrapper from most of the Sponsers on the Left or Check the Photo pageafter clicking on buy and sell Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: February 27, 2005 09:50PM
When I started Building I learned to wrap by hand on a set of padded V blocks on the Kitchen table
Then i built my own rod Machine Works great! now 15 years later I am back to wrapping by hand seem to get better results. You can get a hand wrapper from most of the Sponsers on the Left or Check the Photo pageafter clicking on buy and sell Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: February 27, 2005 10:43PM
All you need is a piece of 3/4 by 3" plank, a hand saw, dril, and some screws.
Like said check out the photo page under Equipment for ideas Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Tom Erickson
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Date: February 27, 2005 11:06PM
I agree with you Harvey, where can you find a better bunch of guys that want to help each other. I to am looking for a good wrapper. I thought I had my mind made up on what RPM to use for my dryer motor, I need to take another pole on that one. Any help would be appreciated. Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: February 27, 2005 11:14PM
The average is 18 RPM Got to find the speed you like Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: February 28, 2005 12:23AM
Most guys do not power wrap their guides. What a power wrapper is good for is sanding cork. I made may first dryer motor using a rotisserie motor and I still use it occasionally
Good Wraps Bob Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Don Davis
(199.173.226.---)
Date: February 28, 2005 10:23AM
Harvey. Check out the travelor wrapper by Flexcoat. Under $40 and has everything you need, although an extra tensioner might be useful. I replaced the old home built this year. Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Don Jones
(65.213.88.---)
Date: February 28, 2005 10:35AM
I am also new at rod building. I waited for the show so I could see first hand as well as talk to other builders regarding their opinions on a hand wrapper verses a power wrapper for starting out. Most I talked too said if you believe you will be in this for the long haul then go ahead and get a power wrapper. You can still wrap by hand with one until you get comfortable, then use the power. Again, I am new so I am just repeating what others at the show suggested. I went with a Pac Bay because it was a good deal at the show and they are offering a free dryer with it until May 1st. I liked the Renzetti but for just starting out I didn't want to spend that much. I felt using that money for other tools and supplies was a better decision for me. I can however see myself with a Renzetti in a few years....they are very nice! I hope this helps.
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Posted by:
Nick Dazer
(204.200.228.---)
Date: February 28, 2005 11:49AM
Check out Greg Pennell's design in the Library section of this board. This is the one I built, and it has worked great.
-Nick Dazer Portland, Oregon Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Jay Lancaster
(12.174.138.---)
Date: February 28, 2005 12:03PM
I wrap by hand as well. All I've done is build a couple of roller blocks using gray rubber wheels. On large saltwater rods it would be nice to have a power rapper for long underwraps on big OD blanks. Other than that I'm content with hand wrapping for now.
Good wrappers from what I hear are Pac Bay, AmTak, & Flex Coat. Renzetti if you want top-of-the-line. Jay Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
eric zamora
(---.246.138.158.Dial1.SanJose1.Level3.net)
Date: February 28, 2005 01:58PM
i'm about to start fly rod number 6 and i'm using a cheap hand wrapper i purchased off of @#$%& (it was a means to try one out and then figure out what details could be an improvement, then build my own at a later time). it's been working fine (except for some small details in design) and i find myself turning that blank pretty fast with my fingers. this is a hobby for me and i imagine a drastic slow down in production once the fishing season kicks in.
by the way, i went the premade route only because i live in an apartment, have limited work space and no supply of loose, unused wood lying about the place. eric fresno, ca. Re: Rod Wrapper
Posted by:
Mick McComesky
(---.nas3.saint-louis1.mo.us.da.qwest.net)
Date: February 28, 2005 10:29PM
I use the netcraft screw clamp rollers and tensioner. Space is a premium for me so I put them on the kitchen counters, dining table, end tables, TV trays, wherever people will leave most leave me alone for a few hours.
My dryer is a 30 motor taped to a pvc blank tube, taped to a floor lamp next to the fireplace mantle where I clamp on my rollers. I'm serious low tech. I'm working on a living room knick knack shelf that converts into a permanent work station that, when not in actual use, folds up and is visually acceptable to the wife when company is over. Will also be nice for weaves. Any weaving I do now has to be done at a single sitting. With this, I'll be able to do weaves over a couple of days. It will also be able to serve as a drying box. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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