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how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
Loo Peng Leong
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Date: October 18, 2007 05:31AM
Hi guys,
New comer here. Just finished my fourth rod, thinking of going off shore fishing with it tomorrow... the epoxy is still 3 hrs away from complete curing... any idea what is the ideal time before one can use a newly completed rod? I dont want the guides to start giving way just because i am eager to use it fresh from the oven. Thanks. Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
Bruce Wetzel
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Date: October 18, 2007 06:30AM
I wait at least four to five days. Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
Bill Stevens
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Date: October 18, 2007 08:40AM
What you mean by complete curing could mean a lot of different circumstances. To most it means from three to five days. As far as fishing with it goes "Do What You Gotta Do"! The finish will never know the difference. Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
Anthony Lee
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Date: October 18, 2007 09:10AM
Loo,
I agree with Bill. Since you are the builder, you can do anything you like with your rod. In sunny Singapore, I will advise you to allow at least 3 full days for complete curing. Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
Buddy Sanders
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Date: October 18, 2007 02:05PM
Loo,
The guides wouldn't give way even if there was NO finish on the threads. The only 'problem' with fishing the rod before the epoxy cures completely is that you may damage the 'look' of the finsih (scratch or 'dent' it). Buddy Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
Ed Kindervater
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Date: October 18, 2007 04:32PM
I've finished them in the afternoon, take it off the dryer before going to bed and fished it the next day and never had any problems, however on customers rods I wait 2-3 days before I hand the rod over just in case. Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
jon edwards
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Date: October 18, 2007 10:45PM
i like to wait 2-3 days before fishing it but sometimes that just doesnt happen and i use it the next day....havent had a problem yet Re: how long should we leave a newly epoxy-finished rod before using it
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 19, 2007 03:56AM
If you have a good mix of the coating, and warm temps when curing, 10 hours from coating to fishing should be fine.
Take care Roger Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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