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FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Stefan Scherf
(---.wsw-online.de)
Date: October 14, 2005 07:59AM
I've finished a 5 wt. switch rod build on Dan Crafts 10' FT blank. On this rod I wrapped the ferrules a little more than the full length the male fits into the female part of the ferrule.
Now I want to build another switch rod on a 7wt. FT blank. But I feel shorter wraps on the ferrules looks nicer. Do you think it's necessary to wrap the ferrules over the full length or is a length of an inch or so enough? Thanks Stefan Re: FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: October 14, 2005 10:25AM
I think that 1 1/2 times the diameter of the ferrule is standard; you could do a search and easily find this, though. It sure doesn't need to be as long as the male part inserts. Putter Williston, ND Re: FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Stan Grace
(69.145.112.---)
Date: October 14, 2005 10:51AM
Dan suggests the longer wrap on the thinner walled Sig V blanks but I have wrapped and fished the FT's at 1 1/2 diameters as Putter notes with no problem. Stan Grace Helena, MT "Our best is none too good" Re: FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Bob Crook
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Date: October 14, 2005 12:16PM
If you don't want the ferrule wrap to show wrap it with black thread 1 1/2 or 2 diameters like Putter and Stan said. I have 3 FT's that I have done this on and then put a small feather or gold leaf alignment dot on both sides and it spruces up the look of the rod IMHO. Re: FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Stan Grace
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Date: October 14, 2005 12:24PM
Bob is giving good advice. If I don't want the ferrule wrap to stand out I too use a wrap that matches the blank color and omit matching trim wraps that I'm applying to the guides. Stan Grace Helena, MT "Our best is none too good" Re: FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Dan L Craft
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Date: October 16, 2005 04:03AM
Stefan,
Although ferrule wraps of 1.5x the ferrule opening is plenty on the FT models. We do recommend at least 2x the ferrule opening at that wrap but 1.5x will get it done. Dan Craft Dan Craft Enterprises Re: FT switch rod: wrapping the ferrules
Posted by:
Stefan Scherf
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Date: October 16, 2005 02:27PM
Thanx for your help.
Stefan Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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