I have seen references here and in various rod building books concerning the use of surgical tubing to secure guides while wrapping. Can someone here recommend a source of supply for this product and also make recommendation as to the the required size(s) for light to medium spinning/casting rods?

The wealth of information on this board is amazing.

Bill

I buy mine at Ace Hardware in various sizes.

Any hobby shop where you can find fuel lines for model airplanes, etc.

Bill,
here is a link to the product we sell for this.

[www.mudhole.com]

Regards,

Todd

Regards,
Todd Vivian
Mud Hole Custom Tackle

todd@mudhole.com



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I get mine at a medical supply store. They have many sizes (diameter) to chose from.

Has anyone ever used the rubber bands they use for braces?

Steve Bro
(BroCo Custom Rods)

Steve...Yes,I have.

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Big selection, good prices

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble.It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Mark Twain
John in Wethersfield, CT

Many thanks to all who offered great suggestions. I am now pointed in the proper direction. As I said in my initial post, This site is a wealth of information. Thanks again, to all.

Bill

Chuck McIntyre Wrote:
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> Steve...Yes,I have.


How did they work?

Steve Bro
(BroCo Custom Rods)

I use Bow string sight tubing purchased from a local Archery Shop.This tubing is very strong with a small id. For blank diameters 1/2 inch
and up I use Surgical Tubing.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

I use clothes pegs quick and hold fast.. :)

Steve Bro - I use dental elastics exclusively and they work very well.
The ones I use come from a dental supply that is not a sponsor, so I won't mention their name (e-mail me for the company name).
They are non-latex, non-silicon, and they come in varoius sizes and "pull weights". Since I build primarily fly rods, I use 1/8" heavy bands, just doubling them over on the small tip sections.

Walt Natzke
Ripon, CA

What has worked for me and because it is what I had on hand at the time are the bands used for making skirts for jigs or spinnerbaits. I hope some of the suggestions above will lead me to a material similar to that. The bands I have used have a rather small ID and work for all the guides on the rod.

I also use orthodontist rubber bands. I like them a lot. I have tried masking tape, flex coat guide stick, and the tubing. Using the tubing is similar but you have to cut in sections first. With bands that is done. I like how you can move things around easily while testing.

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