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Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Pedro Gomez
(---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: April 26, 2011 05:37PM
Is there an actual need to apply epoxy in front of the foregrip. I ask this question because I see many people with split grips sticking the factory label or writing the rod specs in between the split grips for better balance but this same people are still applying epoxy in front of the foregrip which let me to believe this transition area between the grips/seat and the blank is prone to failure and the epoxy strengthens it. Is this correct and if that's the case then how many coats do you need and how long should this epoxy section be. Thanks Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Col Chaseling
(---.lnse1.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: April 26, 2011 06:10PM
Pedro,
If there is no thread or decals in front of the foregrip there is no need to apply epoxy. Any strengthening in this area by epoxy would be marginal at best. ESFNEM Col Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Eric Viburs
(---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: April 26, 2011 07:27PM
It is just a looks thing. The finish will not add strength to it. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
J.B. Hunt
(---.ppoe.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: April 26, 2011 07:39PM
The "epoxy" you are talking about is not used for strength. What we use to cover decals and other information is thread finish. It has nothing to do with strengthening the rod , just protecting the decals and information. J.B.Hunt Bowling Green, KY Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Michael Sledden
(---.176.42.254.ptr.us.xo.net)
Date: April 27, 2011 06:31AM
What you are seeing is where guys are making a nice transition form the reel seat to the blank, givining it a more finished look. It has nothing to do with adding any strength in the area. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
matthew jacobs
(---.122.31.71.static.ip.windstream.net)
Date: April 27, 2011 08:14AM
If you're not covering something, there's no need to put it there. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Pedro Gomez
(---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: April 27, 2011 09:50AM
Good to know. Thank you all for your quick replies. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(50.33.199.---)
Date: April 28, 2011 08:52AM
Just make sure you seal the front of the foregrip so water cannot get under the foregrip. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(50.33.199.---)
Date: April 28, 2011 08:52AM
Just make sure you seal the front of the foregrip so water cannot get under the foregrip. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(50.33.199.---)
Date: April 28, 2011 08:53AM
Just make sure you seal the front of the foregrip so water cannot get under the foregrip. Re: Epoxy needed???
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(50.33.199.---)
Date: April 28, 2011 09:02AM
That worked well! Sorry folks. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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