[www.cabelas.com], is this a good one, if not, can some one steer me in the right direction? going to buy this tonight so please hurry!
Thank you,

-Nicholas Christie

Also, when i go to check out, it says that This item does not include the wrapper frame. what should i do?

Looks like it dont come with the motor either.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

I would wait till someone who has experience with this unit chimes in or call and ask some questions.Dont jump right in and get something you wont be happy with.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

I got this wrapper a couple of years ago. It's a little better than nothing, but for the price and as few rods as I build, it works pretty well. I believe the "wrapper frame" is the mount for the motor . I also ordered the motor with foot control and sent it back, it was junk, then built my own. For a starting wrapper, it works pretty well.
Fred Murphy

Yea, i think i will wait, if i buy it with the motor it says it doesent come with the wrapping frame, and i am not paying 105$ for a motor. any one else know a good unit around that price range?

[www.cabelas.com] how about this one, its pretty expensive though =X
P.S. i think i am going to look at the sponcers.
-Nicholas Christie

I bought one of those and have regretted it ever since. I ended up using some of the parts on a home made wrapping jig, but I wasted quite a bit of money just for some parts.

I got the motor option. When trying to turn cork the hold down rollers on the rod supports cut through the blank finish on the first (and only!) rod I ever used it on. Just my opinion but I think you’d be better off with a simple “V” block wrapper of some sort.

Your luck with this wrapper may be better than mine was, but, my experience was bad. 1st thing I’d ever gotten from Cabela’s that I was disappointed in.

Check the sponsers for this one I know I saw a better deal on it.I think some mat offer a free drying set up or something like that.The Batson/Forcast,Pacific Bay and American Tackle Wrappers of this model must all come from the same source.They are very similar and the upgrades fit from onre to the other.I have a Forcast with the Pac Bay chuck upgrade and love it for the hobby building that I do.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

well i saw the Flex Coat Power Rod Wrapper, was wondering if it is worth the money, or should i keep looking?

Nicholas,

Give Robert an email at Fishstick4u I'm sure he can come up with something for you. They are a sponsor on the left.

Nicholas,

What's your hurry?? Don't jump in and spend money that you will regret later. Get some experience and build a few rods before you even decide if you want a power wrapper. There are tons of builders that build a lot of rods and don't use power wrappers. Keep in mind that they may be faster but they are NOT easier. You might want to look at something like this [shop.mudhole.com] or look at some on the Photo Page and consider making one. At this point, the money spent on a power wrapper might get you more value/fun by buying blanks/components.



Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Nicholas, it's very simple and inexpensive to build a basic wrapper. Check out the various thing folks have built in the Equipment Section/photo page. There's also an article in the Library.

I don't see much sense in a motorized wrapper when starting out, as you might change your mind later & just end up wasting money.

Some of the most skilled builders use basic wrappers for their work.

Stan

heh, my dad is an electrical engineer, so me and him are going to build it. should be fun!

Good to hear that! You'll be able to use your funds for thread, components & more useful stuff than a motorized wrapper as Mike said. Besides, when you get into butt wraps you'd never find a power wrapper of any particular usefulness. Stan

Whats a butt rap again? i forget =X

A butt wrap is a decorative thread wrap down near the rod handle, towards the "butt" end of the blank. It's purely to enhance the rods appearance & not for function or performance. Check the Photo page an you'll find lots of great ideas of what can be done by some folks. Many of us haven't gotten to that level yet but keep trying. Stan

I have both a Clemons and a Pac Bay Wraper. I also have been wrapping for well over 25 yrs. When I wrap guides I never use the power unite {unless I am under wraping). The only time I use power is when I am shaping my handles
Good Wraps Bob

Nicholas,

I totaly agree with Mike. I'm a fairly new builder (1 year), and like you I was gung ho to get going, but didn't have the financial resources to buy factory made wrappers. so I built the one whose plans are in the Library section above. It works great and you can improve on it as you go. I just wish I had built it longer than the plan calls for. I built mine out of scrap wood you can get from pallets for nothing. I plan on building one just like it, but 6 ft. long to make it easier to wrap 1 piece rods. Start out simple and spend your money on Blanks and components like has been suggested. I was going to build my own lathe, but after seeing some posts on the turncrafter pro from PSI, I went to their website and looked at it and bought one. The only thing I wish I had bought, when I did, was the bed extension. I'll get it in the near future though. You not only can turn handles, but any kind of wood turning you would want or need.

Bill in WV



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Hi Nicholas,
Rich Matranga live right around the corner from you in Folsom. He has the Flex-Coat power wrapper and would be happy
to show you his set-up if you would email him. It really pays to see a couple of different set-ups to get an idea of what might
work best for you! I also agree with Mike Barkley. You would be better served if you spend the extra $ on blanks and stuff and
get a rod or two under your belt first then look into a power wrapper. You will find that you most likely will not use the power
option as much as you might think now.

I have a non-powered hand wrapper that works great! I don't use it any more and my Dad would be proud of me to pass it
along to you if you like! I would be happy to bring it to you and also I could show you the Amtak model power wrapper that I
use now. It is very portable.

So, get in touch with Rich and take a look at his set-up, send me an email and I'll bring the hand wrapper for you and show
you the Amtak machine. You will then have a lot of info for you and your Dad to go over.

When you no longer use the hand wrapper just pass it along to another beginning builder that you would like to help get started!

What goes around comes around!

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..