I am looking for a scale pattern for a new rod. I know it is a fairly simple split diamond but what should I use for the plus side. I have looked at some photos which look to be plus 3 or plus 4. Is this a constant pattern or does it graduate? I am building a 7' bass rod, so I assume that 1/8" spacing on the layout up the rod will be about right.

Thanks for the help.

Dave--

Dave,

I used plus one (increasing number of threads each pass) on each pass on the photos I have posted in the past. I think some of the wraps posted by other builders are constant on each pass (i.e. 3 threads each pass). A plus one pattern will create more of a curved appearance while wrapping 3 threads on each pass will create a straighter line. I used quarter inch spacing on an 8-axis pattern.

Bret

Thanks Bret, I did a practice wrap this weekend. I used a plus one pattern, on four axis pattern. I knew right away that It needed the 8 axis's; definately too large on the smaller rod. I will take your suggestions into account on my final design.

At least I know the color pattern works on the root beer blank. Thanks again!

Dave