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Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Gabe Nakash (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: July 01, 2011 05:22PM

Hey fellas.
Could one explain to me the process of making those really neat clear guide wraps. i know you use silk thread. Im looking to do one on a MHX graphite blank (p904-2) that i got. its going to go well with the carbon fiber and cork grips i have. i want to know what thread, and how to finish it. by means of perma gloss or epoxy. i really dont want to use permagloss but if i have no choice. tell me, any pics are appreciated too. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Gabe

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 01, 2011 07:00PM

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: July 01, 2011 07:06PM

I have done a number of rods with transparent wraps, both bamboo and graphite. The process I use is: Pearsalls Gossemer silk thread, then first coat of epoxy (I use Threadmaster) cut to water like consistency with DNA, allowed to set for 48 hours the second coat of epoxy uncut. They are so clear some customers say that I didn't use any thread!

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: July 01, 2011 08:36PM

Anyone ever tried Stitch-Thru Invisible thread? It's .004 Nylon. Maker is EZ Quilting.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: George Forster (---.hsd1.co.comcast.net)
Date: July 02, 2011 08:02AM

David,
I've tried some version of invisible quiting thread. It didn't have the desired effect.

George Forster
Fort Collins, CO

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: July 02, 2011 11:57AM

Ah good to know. Thanks George.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Gabe Nakash (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: July 02, 2011 06:07PM

lol jim i read that post right after i posted this. stupid move. DOH!
Thanks guys. Where can i get the special pearsalls thread? mudhole?

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Gabe Nakash (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: July 02, 2011 06:11PM

just to clarify. i have to use the white thread right.not grey or whatever else?

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 02, 2011 06:21PM

White silk ... just as mentioned. Mud Hole doesn't carry it. J Stockard is where I purchase it.

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Re: Silk Thread/ Invisible Guide wraps.
Posted by: Gabe Nakash (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: July 02, 2011 06:30PM

Thanks Jim. wasnt sure if it was that or some natural colored one. Thanks. ill post pics once i get home and wrap it.

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