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Blank Question
Posted by: Andy Barela (---.galileo.com)
Date: August 10, 2005 12:55PM

I am currently working with a Thomas & Thomas Helix (9' 4pcs 5wt) Freshwater Blank and this is the first time I have seen a blank on any rod that has a hollow center. This is a lot different then the Pac Bay, St. Croix blanks I have used before. Usually they have solid centers or a filling within.
My question is there anything that needs to be done to fill that center or do you suggest that I just leave it open. I am afraid if I leave it open that dust/materials could get into the center of the blank and damage it. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Andy



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/10/2005 12:56PM by Andy Barela.

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Re: Blank Question
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: August 10, 2005 01:13PM

I'm assuming that you are referring to the male ferrule ends, as all blanks are hollow. If they didnt plug the male ends, you can just use a dab of Rod Bond, silicone sealer, epoxy, etc (most can be colored to match if you want) in the end and rup it smooth.

Mike

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Re: Blank Question
Posted by: Andrew White (66.204.20.---)
Date: August 10, 2005 04:14PM

If you're talking about the male end of the ferrule being open, I just put a little bit of rod bond in there, then smooth it flush with the end of the ferrule. Works great.

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Re: Blank Question
Posted by: Andy Barela (---.galileo.com)
Date: August 10, 2005 04:25PM

Yep.. the male ferrule is what I am talking about... I will place some rod bond into it, with some pigment to match the rod.
Thanks for your help. I just have never had to deal with this before, since all of the other blanks I have wrapped were never like this..
Thank..
Andy

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Re: Blank Question
Posted by: Tony Ertola (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 10, 2005 09:17PM

T&T rods are premium performance instruments. If a rod blank ferrule is unplugged, then I bet it is so for a reason unless you bought a blem. I'd contact them about it before you change it.

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Re: Blank Question
Posted by: Andy Barela (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: August 14, 2005 11:22PM

Contacted T&T about filling the male ferrule ends with epoxy. They suggested that I use Black Gasket Compound to fill the male ferrules. Just thought you all would like to know...

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