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Tru-Oil on cork tape
Posted by: Rob Puskas (---.94.17.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: August 10, 2009 10:11PM

Has anyone done this? I tried a search but came up with nothing, I am soon going to build a 9' casting rod and was planning on using a split grip style small cork fore and rear grip with cork tape in center and wanted to Tru-oil the grips and maybe the tape as well, any thoughts?
Thanks, Rob

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Re: Tru-Oil on cork tape
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: August 10, 2009 10:38PM

It works well on cork rings and preformed grips, do not see any reason it won't on the cork tape.

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Re: Tru-Oil on cork tape
Posted by: Edwin Kime (---.dsl.wchtks.swbell.net)
Date: August 11, 2009 08:32AM

I would have a concern that it may pentrate the cork and mess up the glue.You may wan to try a patch first with the thin cork.

Ed

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Re: Tru-Oil on cork tape
Posted by: Rob Puskas (---.73.17.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: August 11, 2009 10:47AM

I hear what your saying Ed, but I don't think Tru-Oil penetrates that much, I have done several grips with it and it seams to be mainly a top coat rather than a penetration oil like tung oil, but I would try it on a scrap blank first though.
Rob

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Re: Tru-Oil on cork tape
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 14, 2009 10:03AM

When I use cork tape I first prep the blank, then put using a paper towel on a thin coat of rod bond. Don't trust there glue.

Bill - willierods.com

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