What is the downside to using epoxy for grips and reel seats compared to Rod Bond???? The reason I ask is because the only time I have ever used rod bond it made such a mess that I went to using 2 hr epoxy. I read that a lot of you [ most ] use rod bond over epoxy and swear by it , so set me straight as to how to use rod bond without the mess and the benefits of rod bond over epoxy. I have wondered about this for two yrs and was to embarassed [sp] to ask
thanks in advance
Ken

The nice thing with Rod Bond, it stays in place when you apply it to the blank. You don't have to worry about it dripping all over the place. I am not sure how you are getting a mess using Rod Bond, but I make sure to take my time and clean up any access Rod Bond as I slide parts into place. You have plenty of working time so there is not need to rush anything at all. Even when using exposed blank reelseats, it does leak out of the hole, but it cleans up rather easily.

Even Quick Bond (the fast setting rod bond version) is better than regular epoxies just because it stays in place. No dripping or running onto other parts too.
I like that you can make shapes to fill voids or mold things and that shape stays like you make it until its dry, then you can file it or sand it.

RodBond is an epoxy, by the way.

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i like pack bay rod smith it is thick and dont run or drip.

Use the product that works for your particular needs.
Take care
Roger



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/2010 09:51AM by roger wilson.

what tools are you using to work with rod bond, and how are you mixing it/applying it? I use a spatula to dish it out in equal piles and mix it like I'm spreading butter on toast, pile it back up and spread it, pile it up, spread it out and I'll do that until it's mixed.....alcohol and coffee filters clean it up nicely.

It is a love hate relationship for me. I love the ease of working with rod bond and the clean up. I hate the long set up time before you can continue working on the rod, but I still use it all the time.

Ken,
I'm like everyone else and use Rod Bond. I use blue painters tape (not very tacky) and tape off each end of my handles, reelseat, foregrip and butt cap before I start assembly on the blank. Any Rod Bond that squeezes out at the joints is on the tape surface (generally). I remove the tape after I have a good fit, wipe with alcohol/coffee filters and then use a toothbrush dipped in alcohol to cleans any seams. None of this takes much time and this system works for me. I hope it helps.
Sam

I like that idea of the tooth brush Sam. I usually use a Q Tip.

Bill - willierods.com

Dick - try the Quik Bond!

"Quik-Bond adds yet one more helpful feature which sets it apart: Begins setting up in about 15 minutes at 70 F and about 10 minutes at 90 F. In less than one hour bonded parts can be handled freely. This saves you time when you need it without sacrificing any 'Rod Bond' benefits."

West epoxy can come in handy when you need something that sets up fast. Plus they have different hardeners so you can decide just how fast you want it to set up.

Hey I have been using Rod Bond for years. If you have miss aligned a reelseat or cork rings. You have time to correct it. It is to clean up just a little water mixed with some liquid soap and alcohol (Scotch) LOL The inventor of this stuff, worked for a air plane manufacture, so it it holds planes together why not use it.

Good Wraps Bob

I have started using the Quick- bond and I do like it.With it I mix up smaller batches ( 1 for the reel seat and 1 for the grip and arbors) instead of a single batch to do both jobs.

With Rod Bond I use small batches. With Rod Bond all you need is a thin covering when doing grips, except when it comes to filling in between the Arbors. I just fill the gaps even with the Arbors when installing cork or reelseats I twist them in place. This will give the an even covering both surfaces

Good Wraps Bob

Bob,

Do you really need to fill the gaps between the arbors? I believe Ralph O'Quin said you don't have to do that. Might save you some product and weight.

Les

Les probably not. I also cut grove on 4 sides of the Arbors, the groves are also cut off set of each other

Good Wraps Bob