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Butt cap question
Posted by: Phil Richmond (---.200-68.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: November 11, 2005 02:05PM

I have a blank that I already put the grips on. If I have, say, a 1/2 inch of blank showing, is there any reason not to put a butt cap that is say 1 inch long? Not sure if the extra half inch of empty space in the bottom would create a problem or not.

I was originally going to put a Fuji plastic cap on, but have a few of the silver pac-bay metal caps around, thinking about using.

Thanks.
Phil

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Re: Butt cap question
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: November 11, 2005 05:50PM

Don't leave it empty. Take a small piece of blank and fit up inside the existing rod blank. Extend it long enough for a full pin in the new chosen seat. Water break the surface and make a cork arbor to completely fill the space between the blank and the cap. Use Rod Bond and fit up. This butt cap can take a lot of abuse and needs to be a good strong joint. Do it right and you will be glad you did. I would not use masking tape which can separate and slide if contacted by moisture.

Gon

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