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alternatives to Tru-Oil for grips
Posted by:
Joshua Markvan
(---.san.res.rr.com)
Date: July 14, 2007 01:57PM
Seems like I'm having a lot of problems lately with Tru-Oil grip finishes on wood/cork grips eroding in short time. Had to refinish a couple grips lately after about a year in the field. Regardless of the fact that these rods were fished super hard, it shouldn't be happening. This is sometimes happening for freshwater as well as saltwater fly rod grips. Hate to say it, but I'm now looking for an alternative or alternatives to Tru-Oil for grip finishes. Something tough but flexible and touchable, etc, etc. I'd like to get some ideas from you guys if possible... Josh Markvan www.markvanheirloom.com Re: alternatives to Tru-Oil for grips
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: July 14, 2007 02:11PM
Josh,
A lttle farther down, there is a long thread on woodworking that covers numerous options 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!! Re: alternatives to Tru-Oil for grips
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
(---.propel.com)
Date: July 14, 2007 02:23PM Re: alternatives to Tru-Oil for grips
Posted by:
Michael Blomme
(---.255.43.123.Dial1.Seattle1.Level3.net)
Date: July 14, 2007 04:41PM
Joshua,
I have been using Tru-oil for about a year with no problems yet. I also have used Perma-Gloss. Tru-oil has a slight amber color and when I use a very light wood, whose natural colors I wish to preserve, I use PermaGloss fo those woods. It provides a colorless seal which is very hard that remains flexible. It requires a bit more care for application, but I like it. I use these very fine sponges which my wife buys for applying cosmetic to apply the PermaGloss. They are a bit pricey, but I clean them with xylene and alcohol and reuse them several times. Good luck. Mike Blomme Re: alternatives to Tru-Oil for grips
Posted by:
Bill Stevens
(---.br.br.cox.net)
Date: July 14, 2007 05:33PM
The description you used provides a clue for the use of a viable option -
"Something tough but flexible and touchable, etc, etc. I'd like to get some ideas from you guys if possible." The use of a cork grip properly flocked with nylon fibers, as described in the Rodmaker Magazine, will certainly meet your requirements. I have used some flocked grips for two years, so far, and there is little or no difference in the surface from new. [www.rodbuilding.org] I am also taking the liberty of providing a link to a a fly rod with a classy cork flocked grip! Tom Kirkman's work product. [www.rodbuilding.org] Gon Fishn Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2007 07:38PM by Bill Stevens. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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