I am just starting to learn to build rods and have a question. What are the different thread sizes to use for the best application? I am sure some of this is personal preference but I thought that their may be a general guideline. I have done one rod so far with guidewraps and trim and will be starting a spinning rod for my wife before long that I plan on trying to do a crosswrap on. Also if there are any builders in the San Antonio, Texas area I would be interested in meeting you and maybe be able to pick up some tricks/tips and idea's. Thanks in advance for the information!

For your crosswrap I put together shade packs which make the chore of selecting colors that match a breeze: [northeastrodbuilders.com] < These are embroidery threads and they look fantastic underneath epoxy, you can use them as guide wraps too but I personally do not like using it for that, although a ton of people do. These threads are about the same size as Nylon A.

For guide wraps - what kind of rods are oyu building? If oyu are using smaller guides on small FW blanks, size A is the way to go, although it's a lot easier working wiht larger thread size C (NCP) or D (Nylon). The finished product with teh thicker threads will be bulky on most FW blanks.IMO, but a spool of each size in teh color tha tyou want, and see which one oyu like workin gwiht best, and which one oyu likethe finished product.

Thanks. I am building fresh water rods. First one was a 7'6 Rainshadow RX7 crankbait rod with Rainshadow Blue Zirconium guides. I am planning a 6'6 or 7' spinning rod for my wife also for freshwater, I just have not chosen rod/componants yet.

If you have no problems with A thread use it for everything. The larger thread comes in handy for the old and blind. It also comes in handy for larger guides and longer wraps used on heavier salt water rods.

But you can never go wrong using A thread.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

I use A size for everything. Just my personal preference though.

Strong wraps, calm seas
Derek

Hay Doug im new at this also> I live in elgin just east of Austin email me lets get together and maybe learn from eachother.



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As far as strength goes it is not an issue what size you use. The tensile strength of D may be higher but A will have more turns per inch so it sort of equals out. If you can work with A do it. In my opinion it looks better.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

Thanks to all for the information. It is greatly appreciated! Mike, I will email you tomorrow.
DG