I have an easy question: What is the basic difference beween a spin blank and a casting blank? And,can I do a spiral wrap on a spin blank. The problem is I have been unable to locate a 7' 2 piece casting blank. The rods are for someone who prefers a two piece rod.
I've made 150 spin rods and never gave this a thought before now. Will appreciate ay comments. Thanks

As far as i can tell spin blanks are "Less Stiff" or fast as casting blanks. I have built spinners on casting blanks and actually prefer them at times. There really isn't a difference a blank is a blank!

No difference. A blank is a blank is a blank. "Casting" and "Spinning" are catalog designations, nothing more. Any blank can be used for any either type rod.

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I dont think the reels read the lables that manufacturers put on the blanks packaging. I cross the uses all the time to achieve the actions I want. Dont let lables get in the way of making rods. I also almost always make my own ferrules and cut 1 pc rods down. Life is an adventure til the game is over.

Jason Kesckes. Aint no fish'n like bass fish'n

The exact same blank is often packaged both ways. In fact, this is true most of the time.

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Thanks guys. I suspected the blank is a blank rule and the Marketing angle. Now I can find the blanks I need.
Great site Tom Thanks.

Check with Black Dog Tackle. They carry some reasonably priced two-piece blanks in the seven foot length.

Also look at Rainshadow. To make things a little easier, all you have to consider is rod length, line and lure weight plus action and power. a blank is a blank. It does not care if it is made into a casting or spinning rod. Fly rods are little different they are generally slow action rods

Good Wraps Bob

My wife prefers to use Spin/Cast rods and I sprial wrap the rods I make for her. She likes them and prefers them over the normally wrapped rods. The grand kids like the sprial wrap Spin/Cast rods also.

Edwin Kime