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Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: Don Lukehart (---.pitbpa.east.verizon.net)
Date: July 17, 2010 08:37PM

I have always used an electric dryer after applying the epoxy and have had descent results. I am thinking about hand rotating the rod this time, but I made an epoxy ramp on this rod instead of a winding check. My thinking is how is the epoxy going to self level on a ramp? Should I level the ramp and apply the finish to it separately?

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 18, 2010 12:16AM

When I do my ramps I have the rod tip up for the ramp. Do it separately - maybe last.. I use the turner.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 18, 2010 05:40AM

Lots of folks like to elevate their rods at about 45 degrees when drying epoxy ramps. This essentially makes the surface of the ramp level as the epoxy cures.

Take care
Roger

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: Scott Armstrong (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: July 18, 2010 08:15AM

I've done a few but I never elevate the rod, I just leave it level.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2010 11:07AM by Scott Armstrong.

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 18, 2010 11:09AM

Might make it easier if you did.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: Scott Armstrong (---.hsd1.al.comcast.net)
Date: July 19, 2010 06:38PM

I just don't see the reason for elevating it. Say your finishing a 45 degree ramp on the turner with the rod elevated at 45 degrees. The top surface is now horizonal and the bottom surface is vertical pulling the finish towards your threads on your reel seat. Now with the same rod set level on the turner the top surface is 45 degrees down pulling the finish towards the tip and the bottom surface is pulling finish back towards the threads thus 'leveling' the thickness of the finish as it rotates. I haven't done many but never had an issue during the finish step.

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 19, 2010 08:50PM

What ever works for you I am not getting into it.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: Rolly Beenen (---.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com)
Date: July 19, 2010 08:53PM

Thats cause Bill likes to post a reply in every post whether it makes sense or not.

Rolly Beenen
Rovic Custom Rods

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Re: Epoxy ramp finish
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 19, 2010 09:07PM

Do your ramp with the blank level What ever works for you.

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/19/2010 09:10PM by bill boettcher.

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