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Eva grip too large for the blank
Posted by: Scott Parsons (205.244.119.---)
Date: November 02, 2005 07:58AM

I am building a light tackle stand up saltwater rod, an All Star IFS766-M blank, I cut it down to the right length. I needed a EVA forgrip at least 10" long and the only thing I can find has an id of 1/2", I really need one 3/8 with an od of 1.38. Since this is all I can find what is the best way to build up the blank? Masking tape, sheet rock tape? any help here guys would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott

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Re: Eva grip too large for the blank
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: November 02, 2005 08:14AM

Nylon cord, closely spiraled, to take up the space. Fully saturate with epoxy and "screw" the grip into place. The mount will be permanent.

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Re: Eva grip too large for the blank
Posted by: Billy Vivona (67.72.26.---)
Date: November 02, 2005 09:37AM

I've used 5-minute epoxy for building up the gap on extensions, it would probably work well for this too.

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Re: Eva grip too large for the blank
Posted by: Neal Cissel (---.phnx.qwest.net)
Date: November 02, 2005 10:35AM

Hi Scott,
I have Hypolon grips that are a the smallest is a 1/2" but I know I can see if they can make one up that is a 3/8" ID and 1.38" OD if you would like?


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Re: Eva grip too large for the blank
Posted by: Billy Vivona (67.72.26.---)
Date: November 02, 2005 10:57AM

NEal - they do make Hypalon with a 3/8ID, and they are available from tackle shops out in California. I know a lot of guys were looking for the thin ID Hypalon for the GUSA 50# blanks which are skinny like a FW Bass Flipping stick.

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