I'm thinking of trying the Madeira Thread and would like to know what are the major differences between this thread and thread from Gudebrod. So far my son and I have only used the Gudebrod NCP thread and metallic treads. Do you need to use color preserver on the Madeira Thread, where do you get it and a color chart?

You can order a color chart form the website for $. Their thread is polyester or rayon not nylon. Madeira thread can be purchased from their website or from most any higher end sewing store. I use the thread and using color preserver on dark colored blanks especially is a good idea IMHO.

Derek

Another question, do you use the polyester or rayon thread, and is the metallic thread good to use?

Do a search, you'll find all teh info you need.

Use the Polyneon #40 , it's just a tad smaller than A thread, but make sure You use CP as there has been problems reported from those that have tried it with out CP (just ask Billy). Apparently there's a small amount of silicone used in the manufacturing of the thread to help it slide when used in machines. I'm also using the Polyneon # 60 in some of my weaves on small blanks , the only drawback to the # 60 is the color selection.

I have used the metallic thread for most of my hook keep/butt wraps and have no problems with it. The only thing to remember is to use CP on the thread. I also use high build,as the metallics have a rough surface after they are wrapped. I wrapped a small UL rod with the metallic thread on the guides and didn't have a problem.....yet.
Randy

Same here, Randy. I've used the Madeira metallics on several rods for guide wraps and haven't used CP-- haven't had problems yet. But I've heard too much from too many that I trust very much to not believe that there's a problem looming for me...

Putter
Williston, ND

Putter,

What kind of trouble????

Mike

Fisheyes, Mike. About 1 out of 3 spools (or so???) that are purchased and used seem to have terrible fisheye problems. Some have solved it by using CP all of the time; you know me and CP on guide wraps, though.

So far I've been lucky. Even when I've had fisheye problems in the past, I watch my rod finish dry to the end (my finishes are dry in 2 or 3 hours). I've been able to 'fix' fisheyes as the rod finish begins to set up by working the finish around, using heat, and then applying a second thin coat when dry. It doesn't get smooth so I use the second coat when this happens. Hasn't happened yet on me with Madeira, but I know that it will eventually. I've only done around 5 sets of guides with it. I've used it in trim bands on the guide wraps more than this, though.

Putter
Williston, ND