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Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Dave Orr (---.theedge.ca)
Date: July 30, 2007 09:28PM

Now that I have finished my latest project I'm trying to figure this tiger thing out.
My question concerns thread tension on the top layer, do you want it firm like you're wrapping guides or looser so it's easier to shift around?
Can someone describe the technique for burnishing the top layer?
Unfortunately I can't get Rodmaker here in Canada, so this forum is all I have.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: July 30, 2007 09:31PM

The bottom layer is better with a bit less thread tension which will let you really move the thread around down there. The top layer can be wrapped a bit tighter. You want it precise and not haphazard like the bottom or it's going to look like a badly made wrap with gaps and spaces. Burnish it carefully and evenly prior to removing the second thread.

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 30, 2007 09:32PM

I don't think you want the top layer moving around.

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Dave Orr (---.theedge.ca)
Date: July 30, 2007 09:36PM

Ok, so if I have this right it's the bottom layer that is shifted around and the top layer is done like a normal wrap, not the other way around.

Right?

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: James(Doc) Labanowski (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: July 30, 2007 09:48PM

You got it Dave. You also need to remember to wrap one direction for the under wrap and the other directiion for the upper layer. I think Scott recommends that you hit the upper layer with a hair dryer then let it cool before removing the sacrificial thread . That help set the upper layer from shifting. In my experiments I have found the effect to me more pronounced with two or more layers of finish on the underwrap. The burnishing technique is something you need to play with and remember the results. I write it down so I can come closer to duplicating it if I want to. Good luck and have fun with it.

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 30, 2007 09:49PM

You got it!
when you are removing the extra thread that is discarded you don't want the thread you leave moving at all.

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Dave Orr (---.theedge.ca)
Date: July 30, 2007 10:04PM

Cool: Thanks a bunch...............Off to the bench I go :-)
I guess I need a hair dryer now.............. I'm Folically Challenged and have no need for one otherwise!!! LOL

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details




Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/30/2007 10:06PM by Dave Orr.

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: James(Doc) Labanowski (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: July 30, 2007 10:42PM

We Must use the same barber then. LOL

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: Scott Throop (---.lsanca.fios.verizon.net)
Date: July 31, 2007 01:33AM

....Yup, everyone hit the nail on the head!

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Re: Tiger Wrap & Thread Tension
Posted by: jon edwards (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: July 31, 2007 12:06PM

home depot sells a nice little heat gun for like $20 i think is what i paid....they are nice to have you can bend and shape plexi or do heat shrink etc etc

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