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Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Marc Morrone
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Date: April 24, 2007 10:09AM
Looking at doing some longer epoxy ramps on UL to ML spinning rods, avg. blank dia. ahead of foregrip is 0.270"-0.320". Would like to do some ramps approx 2-1/2" long to marble on.
Anyone have any tips on this one? I have read some old posts about first building up steps with size D or E thread. Would this be a good application for this? Thanks, Marc Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: April 24, 2007 10:54AM
If your going to marble then just build the ramps with epoxy. On an ultra light you will be adding weight that may or may not be wanted. I have made ramps before and it changes the way a rod feels, how much depends on your hands and mind. On the ultra's think about a little shorter ramp, less over all effect on the rod. Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Marc Morrone
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Date: April 24, 2007 11:14AM
I agree with you on the UL's. I still like to wrap a thread color that matches the base color of the marbling to get the truest color. Given that I'll wrap over the ramp, any thoughts?
Thanks again, Marc Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: April 24, 2007 01:40PM
My concern since doing a few rods with epoxy ramps has turned to the added weight, also. Now I make the ramp from cork and marble over that. It's small and delicate (the cork) and can split easily if not done right, but it's worth it to me. Putter Williston, ND Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Fred Halfheimers
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Date: April 24, 2007 01:41PM
Do what you think you want to do, and post a picture of it ! ~ Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Duane Richards
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Date: April 24, 2007 01:51PM
Long ramps are easy: [i128.photobucket.com] [i128.photobucket.com]
Those are on XH Musky Rods, I made for my fishing buddy and myself. There's nothing to it, do it the same way as any epoxy ramp: Scuff the blank Use 5min epoxy with the rod turing in a dryer Just keep adding coats and working it with a brush to get the shape and length you want. You can wrap the ramp and finish over it, you can also paint the ramp with testors and a brush on ANY color you want and marble over that. I like using flat black testors, it dries fast and when finished over with finish and marbling it looks outstanding. An epoxy ramp is NOT heavy in any way and actually lightens a rod over using normal sized cork. Weight (tiny) is not an issue AT the reel seat, the weight issue with rods lies at the oppsite end, that is where you want the lightest materials possible. DR Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/24/2007 01:55PM by Duane Richards (DR). Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: April 24, 2007 08:00PM
. Putter Williston, ND Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/24/2007 08:17PM by Randy Parpart (Putter). Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Russ Pollack
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Date: April 24, 2007 11:30PM
Putter - were you going to say something?
Uncle Russ Calico Creek Rods Re: Longer epoxy ramps?
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: April 25, 2007 01:41PM
Sorry, wrong number!! Putter Williston, ND Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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