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Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Matt Seymore (173.19.70.---)
Date: December 15, 2010 02:01AM

Hey guys, I'm about to start a build on a St. Croix 3SW76MHF. The color of the blank is "copper pearl." I'm trying to figure out what would be a good thread wrap color on this rod. I don't typically use NCP thread. I just use regular thread. Will probably use ProWrap or Gudebrod. In the ProWrap I was considering the Burnt Orange, Copper, Chestnut, or maybe even regular Brown. Any thoughts? I'm under a bit of a deadline on this, so the quicker the help the better!!

Thanks
Matt

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Nuno Paulino (---.cpe.netcabo.pt)
Date: December 15, 2010 04:19AM

It seams that you are in a good track. The Copper or Burnt Orange with a white trim wrap looks good. I did that in a recent build.
Abraço

Nuno

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---.mercymiami.org)
Date: December 15, 2010 09:08AM

Perfect timing. I just got the 3SW70HF and was wondering what color to use too. I have never been big on earth tones and don't have any brown or green thread.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Bob Firebaugh (---.csp-wy.client.bresnan.net)
Date: December 15, 2010 09:32AM

[colorschemedesigner.com] Good site to assist in color selection.

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Bob Caulkins (---.doc.wa.gov)
Date: December 15, 2010 10:19AM

Maybe my eye is off, but I would be interested in a combo like a garnet, or a candy apple red with gold trim. Then again I I still don't know if skinny ties are still cool either.

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Gary Snyder (---.fort-lauderdale-04rh15-16rt.fl.dial-access.att.net)
Date: December 15, 2010 10:36AM

I have the prowrap burnt orange right in front of me. I'd describe it as "dirty tangerine".

Orange and white or red and black would work for colors.

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 15, 2010 12:43PM

Matt,
Go with a blank matchin color for the main wraps. Do some test wraps and then brush on alcohol to see the final color.
Use a white, or copper metallic or silver metallic for trim.

A great color, so you have quite a few choices. With the copper - even a yellow - if left bright would be a nice contrasting trim.

Also, with either brown or copper, green makes a very nice contrasting color.

Roger

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---.mercymiami.org)
Date: December 15, 2010 01:03PM

I always wondered why St. Croix put a coating on. Given that removal voids warranty one has to ask if it makes a big difference in durability.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: Matt Seymore (---.mobileda.state.al.us)
Date: December 15, 2010 04:00PM

Thanks for the help guys!!! Making this rod for my boss who is retiring this year and need to have this and another rod done for the Christmas/retirement party. I love these copper-colored blanks!! Lamiglas made a Rogue River series that was an awesome green color that I really liked, as well. I like natural graphite but it is refreshing to build on the colored blanks.

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Re: Thread Wrap Color Recommendation (Need help quickly)
Posted by: David Boyle (---.dsl.nsw.optusnet.com.au)
Date: December 17, 2010 02:25PM

Simple tool for testing some thread colour combos:
[www.tightwraps.com]

Regards
Dave Boyle
www.threadcentral.net

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