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ferrule wrap
Posted by:
jdevo
(---.c1.sb4.mcl.starband.net)
Date: September 21, 2001 04:29PM
I've wrapped the ferrule on a rod and before I finish it I'm having second thoughts. I've wrapped to within an eighth of an inch of the end of the female ferrule. Is this sufficient to prevent splitting or should I do it over? Thanks for your help. Re: ferrule wrap
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(---.dialinx.net)
Date: September 21, 2001 04:57PM
Most ferrules contain some amount of interior reinforcement, but it is a good idea to make this wrap, with a bit more tension than what you would use on guide wraps, to within a milimeter or so of the edge. That's about 1/16th inch. I am not sure you'd have any problem with your 1/8th inch, but I like mine a bit closer. You may find it easier to begin your wrap near the edge and wrap away, rather than towards the ferrule end. One other little tidbit, all fishermen should check their multi-piece rods several times during the course of a day's fishing to make sure the tip has not slid out on the butt section any. Ferrules that are kept well seated rarely cause problems. Loose ferrules where the tip has slid out on the butt can and quite often do fail. ............. Re: ferrule wrap
Posted by:
Rich Garbowski
(---.voyageur.ca)
Date: September 22, 2001 09:50AM
That's an excellent Tip, Tom . Checking for loose ferrules can prevent headaches down the road. Also, in talking to a reputable blank manufacturer there is something they check for in quality fitting at the ferrule. Something called ferrule knock, which basically is poor fitting or loose fitting that is totally undesireable when accepting or rejecting a blank for sale. Understanding this, might also be a good idea as you begin you rodbuilding with a two piece blank. Tight fit is essential and also the ferrule wrap adds the extra security and finish. my 2 cents. Rich Richard's Rod & Reel Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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