Do most of you CP on decorative wraps while the end tape is still on? I'm thinking the CP will hold everything in place when cutting off the tape, trimming threads and putting on the end wraps.

I leave the tape on until I have the ends wrapped as much as I can with the tape still on. I then remove the tape & continue wrapping & trimming as I go until that end is completed & start the whole process on the other end of the dec wrap. That's when the CP comes into play .hope this is of some use.

Regards Baz

Bundeena
NSW Australia

I CP the wrap before I put the ends on It helps to keep the thread clean and in place

Bill - willierods.com

i do as Bill, CP while the tape is on. I normally do three coats close to the end of the wrap.

Bill

Ohio Rod Builders

Canton, Ohio

I also cp before tying off

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

Thanks for your feedback. I'm getting into the decorative wraps in a big way. I'm learning something new with every wrap but it seems that I cut more off than those that get to the finished stage. Thanks.

If I doing a closed dec. wrap that has a whole bunch of threads, I will CP the locking points but will make my tie off little longer and not CP where I will cut the ends. That way I can feather the ends easier and it won't be so bumpy/lumpy where the ends of the wrap are cut off. If I'm doing a simple open wrap I'll add CP some times to keep the tie off shorter.