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Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
David Hopwood
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Date: March 31, 2006 01:33PM
Hi Guys,
Normally I wrap my rods unaided by mechanical devices. However I want to get a little bit more sophisticated with my wraps, so does anyone have any dimensioned plans that they would like to share? Thanks, Dave Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: March 31, 2006 01:53PM
Look in the online library here or any of several back issues of RodMaker.
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Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: March 31, 2006 02:19PM
When you say "little bit more sophisticated with my wraps" do you mean, more complicated fancy wraps?? If so, those are wrapped by hand, not under power.
Mike Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
David Hopwood
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Date: March 31, 2006 04:08PM
Hi Guys,
No, I am not talking about a power wrapper, just a jig that holds several bobbins of thread under tension without causing any fraying. Something like the Flex coat ones, but one that preferrably does not pinch the thread through two tensioned discs. From what I hear these can cause problems with metallic threads. Tight lines, Dave Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
David Hopwood
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Date: March 31, 2006 04:12PM
Forgot to add that as far as I know the Rod Maker magazine, or antyhing like it, is not available in the UK. I am cosidering a subscription, but I would like to see a copy before I buy. Do they do international subscriptions?
I have looked at the current library contents, but there is nothing listed at the moment. Is it possible to access an archive? Dave Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 31, 2006 04:25PM
Your best bet is going to be accessing the various sponsors websites and looking at their selection of tools. A few offer stand-alone thread tensioners and devices that might give you some ideas. Same with the photo page here - lots of tool and jig photos there.
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Posted by:
Tim Kelly
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Date: March 31, 2006 05:57PM
The book Building a fiberglass rod by Dale Clemens desbribes a couple of different tools that you can make to complete the blank. Old book, but it a good one and should be easy to find.
Tim Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
Chuck Mills
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Date: March 31, 2006 06:18PM
David, I sent you an email with a plan I foun on the net.
Chuck Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
Mick McComesky
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Date: April 01, 2006 12:31AM
Put your tension on the spool, not on the thread. Lots of ways to do it. Some cost a lot of cash, some don't. Look at the equipment photos. You should be able to get some good ideas. Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: April 01, 2006 07:39AM
take a look at All American Guides in the Sponcer list on left for @#$%& thread Tensioner or look here www.aarollerguides.com/ Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
David Hopwood
(---.dsl.pipex.com)
Date: April 01, 2006 10:47AM
Hi Guys,
To those of you that I haven't thanked personally - thanks for all your help, it is much appreciated. Barry, re the @#$%& thread tensioner. I came across this a few days back whilst surfing the net. Have you any experience of them? Regards, Dave Re: Does anybody have plans for a rod wrapper?
Posted by:
Domenic Federico
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Date: April 01, 2006 08:57PM
Not in the library....Really? I see it listed as "The easy to build rod wrapping jig" by Greg P. Check again, its there.
If you'd like to see a few other ideas, check out the photos under my name. I put one together from solid red oak awhile back. It was very easy to build and I improved upon it by making it wider, extending the thread holder arm for better clearence, and installing guide pins from oak dowels. Domenic Federico Infinity Rod Creations Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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