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uneven ferrel cut
Posted by:
jason henderson
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Date: April 22, 2006 11:42AM
I am currently building a 4 pc fly rod and noticed that one of the ferrel cuts is pretty rough. I dont want this to be a place for uneven stress and a possible crack so can I sand it smooth before I wrap it or is there a better way? I dont want to do any damage with the sand paper.
Also I have noticed that my guide wraps leave a small thread sticking up where I tuck the end under and trim it off how can I get my trims closer than finger nail clippers or a razor blade? I am going to experiment with cutting the thread that I am pulling under before I pull it through to possibly not have anything sticking out. I am worried that these trim tabs, though very small, will be a point in my finished epoxy. Re: uneven ferrel cut
Posted by:
Raymond Adams
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Date: April 22, 2006 01:03PM
Trim your thread so it does not pull all the way thru and stays under the wrap to avoid
"stick ups" Also if you trim them under tension the ends usually pop under and allow you to burnish them away. Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: uneven ferrel cut
Posted by:
Joshua Markvan
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Date: April 22, 2006 02:20PM
You can true up the rough male ferrule end yourself very easily. I would be careful not to remove too much though. I would use a white stone on a bench grinder at low speed. That's if you can keep it under control. Otherwise, just set a piece of 600 grit sand paper on a table top or the floor and rub the rough end on it at a 90 degree angle til you smooth/square it up to your liking. Probably the 600 grit method would be smarter and safer... Josh Markvan www.markvanheirloom.com Re: uneven ferrel cut
Posted by:
jason henderson
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Date: April 23, 2006 12:14PM
my problem is the female cut. I am going to do the same thing you discribed for the male though. There is one real jagged edge to the cut like during the cutting the last little bit broke free as wood does when not supported. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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