Hi Guys....I have started on a 3D box wrap on a saltwater rod and ran into a few potential problems and wanted to get some advice before I went too far and got into real trouble. The attached pic [www.rodbuilding.org] shows where I am now.

The underwrap is a Pac Bay size A Chrome Metallic....the blue is a D Pro Wrap NCP and the black is a Gudebrod D NCP.

First question.....how do you mark the metallic underwrap? Nothing seems to work?

Second....the black and blue threads slide around a lot on the chrome underwrap...I am afraid that while packing and burnishing I will have a problem.

3rd....the Pro wrap D is a smaller diameter than the Gudebrod.....will that become a problem as I add more passes? Is it OK to do a double pass of blue at some point to a bulk up the blue and even it out?

The wrap is big and takes me a long time so if there is something I need to change I want to do it now.

Thanks all....you guys are always very helpful.

Sharpie markers will mark anything, including metallic thread. Just make sure that your wrap is going to cover the Sharpie mark in the end.

I would suggest using a regular Gudebrod black as opposed to the NCP. The diameter is smaller and will match better with the blue and you'll end up with a truer black color after finish is applied. The NCP black ends up looking a little purplish to brownish black when finished.

Jim gave oyu solid advice. I normally use a white out pen to mark, but on bare thread I don't think I'd use that, only ona blank or an underwrap that had finish. I never use Uwraps so I don't know
If the threads slide around that's good, tha will allow you to pack them. It's when they do not move you have a problem
YOu can do whatever you like when wrapping, as you progress through the wrap see how it's coming out and make adjustments to suit your liking.

Thanks guys......Billy....after a few more passes I realized that the threads sliding so easily would be an advantage. It has made packing much easier and I have been able to re-align the boxes as needed.

The wrap has really started to take shape as I progress....and the work involved just makes me appreciate more some of the incredible stuff you guys turn out.

Thanks,
Joe

Joe, please follow up with a finished pic. Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks!

Brian Wagner Wrote:
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> Joe, please follow up with a finished pic.
> Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks!

Here ya go Brian! Thank you for your interest. My education continues. :)

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