Howdy to the forum folks! I am fairly new to Rod Building and would like to buy a power wrapper. Can anyone suggest what brand and model you would buy based on experience and quality? I have built several drying machines that I have been using, but would still like to have a combination machine with a self centering chuck. I have read that it is best to stay with a lower RPM motor as some of them are too fast and hard to control. Any advice would be grateful. Thanks for a great forum.
Russell

Here is a lot of infor [www.rodbuilding.org]

What price range are you looking for? some start out around 399 to well over 1,000
Good Wraps Bob

Hey Russell, I got a Pac Bay Wrapper with Dryer for $299.00 new and had to upgrade the chuck for another $100.00, It does the job and you can ajust the speed of the wrapper. Before the upgrade I would use masking tape around the chuck aswell as the rod butt.
Hope this helps, Roy

Roy Pilent
Bastrop Tx.

Russel, Sometimes you can find the PacBay wrapper with the upgrade chuck for $300, I got mine from Acid Rod. It has taken me a few months to get comfortable with the power wrapper, but now that I have I love it. I still see the need for a dedicated lathe for turning handles, etc. but the PacBay can turn some stuff if you need to.

Scott Sheets
www.smsrods.com

Did you check out my link ? Find what people like. Then make your own choises. It is a search of what people have said of power wrappers.

Thanks very much Bill! I have looked at the Pac Bays fairly close and think that's what I will probably go with, and also with the better chuck. Thanks again and I will check out the site.
Russell

Hey Bob, [probably the 400.00 range. I don't plan to really crank out the rods as I care more for the art than the production, as I am sure most of you do. I think the Pac Bay looks like the way to go for me. Thanks for the response!
Russell

Hey! Thanks for the info! I have looked at them close and have decided the better chuck would be the way to go after all you guys and some more reading says about the same thing. I am lucky to have such a good bunch to learn from. see you!
Russell

Russell - check the PacBay wrapper with the "Executive" chuck - don't even bother with the original chuck. Some of the suppliers are also offering premiums (such as a motorized epoxy mixer) with these so check around, but @#$%& (C&M Tackle) has an RBO special for the RM BBS and they are fine folks to deal with.

There are some tricks to using this rig; too long to fill up the bandwidth here. If you email me I'll fill you in as best I can to save you some of the learning curve, such as ordering a fourth roller support for longer rods, and some stuff about the thread carriage.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods