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Clemens Method
Posted by:
Bruce A. Tomaselli
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:04AM
My professional rod builder mentor uses the Clemens method of tying off a guide wrap. I agree with my mentor and like the method. Just for the sake of discussion, I have had some people tell me that the tie-off is too loose using that method.
P.S. Don't tell Big Ed I asked this questions because he's a mean guy. HA! HA! LOL! Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:10AM
Many of us probably don't know what method you're referring to. Could you elaborate?
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Posted by:
Bruce A. Tomaselli
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:16AM
You put your tie-off loop in earlier instead of the last 5 or 6 wraps. When you cut the thread off and insert it in the loop, it's cut short so that the tag end stays underneath the wraps. I hope that's better! Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Nick Dazer
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:28AM
That's a good method. I've never noticed it being "loose" at all.
-Nick Dazer Portland, Oregon Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:29AM
If you like that way, do it that way. None of this is written in stone, and people try different ways and then settle on what they like. Try both Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Don Davis
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:37AM
If you pull out away from the tunnel on an angle it works great. I overwrap about 10 turns and cut the tag short before the pull. Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Bruce A. Tomaselli
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:38AM
I had trouble with the tag ends when I tried cutting them off close to the wraps. It seemed I either had a piece of thread or fuzz sticking out between the wraps. I found out that what looks nearly imperceptible by the eyes, becomes a problem when the first coat of epoxy is applied.
Please remember I'm a rookie with only 2 rods completed. Ed Michura, my mentor, is a great guy and I can't wait to spend a day watching him build a rod. Thanks and keep the help coming, Bruce Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:44AM
I don't think that's the "Clemens" method. It's been around for many, many decades. Either way, it's still excellent if you have trouble with "nubs" and want to try something different. It's been covered here many times in the past few years.
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Posted by:
Gerald McCasland
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Date: March 01, 2005 12:57PM Bruce, I had rather call it the Gerald Mc method as I have been using it for at least 45 years. Later, Gerald Mc Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Bruce A. Tomaselli
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Date: March 01, 2005 01:14PM
Gee, I hope I didn't offend anybody. I read it in his book and thought he came up with the idea. Thanks, Bruce Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
David Gilberg
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Date: March 01, 2005 01:26PM
It works great for me. I chose that method for the very same reason...no tag end frizzies. Once you get consistent with the proper wrapping tension you will eliminate any chance of loose wraps. Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Wayne T. Dye
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Date: March 01, 2005 02:13PM
Heck, And here I thought that was the Wayne T Dye method, Sorry Gerald Mc. I use it for the same reason no nubbies....Bruce I don't think you hurt anyones feelings, us old guys are pretty thick skined.
Wayne T. Dye Six Mile Creek Rods Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 01, 2005 02:17PM
He certainly publicized it to a great many people.
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Posted by:
Bruce A. Tomaselli
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Date: March 01, 2005 02:17PM
Wow! Can I call it the Bruce A. Tomaselli method? I don't have any children so at least something will be named after me. Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Gerald McCasland
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Date: March 01, 2005 05:32PM Bruce, You certainly have my permission and I am sure that Wayne will also say ok. Later, Gerald Mc Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: March 01, 2005 05:53PM
Who's ever method it is LOL - when you cut the tag use NEW and SHARP . That may be why you are getting fuzzies. Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Jay Lancaster
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Date: March 01, 2005 09:29PM
Any nubs or stickers can be easily sliced off with a razor after the coat of finish has cured.
Jay Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Lou Reyna
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Date: March 01, 2005 11:27PM
There very few (if any) methods, techniques, or tools that can be attributed soley to any one individual.
Lou Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Ed Michura
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Date: March 02, 2005 09:06AM
Learned how to tie-off wraps from Don Robb of Ligonier, PA. Don had a rod shop in an old clapboard building in the center of town. How long ago...well we were still using silk thread. Re: Clemens Method
Posted by:
Mark Wendt
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Date: March 02, 2005 09:14AM
Ed,
Some of us are still using silk thread... ;-) Mark Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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