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Ferrule Question
Posted by:
Ron Snell
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Date: May 16, 2005 02:11PM
I am currently working on building a Rainshadow 1267, spinning. My question is concerning wrapping the ferrule and test casting. I have built several rods that require a guide to be set at the ferrule and I generally incorporate the guide wrap and ferrule wrap into one. With previous rods this was no problem because I knew the exact layout prior to building the rod. With the 1267, I would like to test cast before setting the guides, how is this accomplished with having a guide set at the ferrule and not being able to epoxy the ferrule wrap. I have never in the past test casted any rods without the ferrule wrapped and epoxied, since this is a customer's rod I don't feel brave enough to start now. Thanks for any help.
Sincerly, Ron Re: Ferrule Question
Posted by:
Ron Beagles
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Date: May 16, 2005 03:22PM
Try masking tape to hold the guides in place and a as light a weight to test cast, ie a clear plastic bobber like the ones used to cast ultra light lures on a a 2 lb spinner.
I do that and it works for me Re: Ferrule Question
Posted by:
Peter Merritt
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Date: May 16, 2005 03:45PM
What I have done is to quickly wrap some thread on the ferrule without any finish. This takes little time and I feel that this should be strong enough to hold while test casting. I also use masking tape to hold the guides on.
Peter Re: Ferrule Question
Posted by:
Buddy Sanders
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Date: May 16, 2005 08:47PM
Ron,
I also just use a 'temporary' wrap on the ferrule before test casting. The epoxy is cosmetic/sealing, it's the thread that reinforces. Masking tape is plenty for the guides. Heck, I've FISHED with guides taped on before. Works. Good Luck! Buddy Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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