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Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Ron Flowers
(---.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net)
Date: May 10, 2012 08:57AM
I'm having a really hard time keeping the last two or three guides (from the tip) tight. It seems tight until I finish my wraps and pull the final wrap under. Then everything's loose. I'm using an 8 lb. mono. Could the diameter of the mono be too large? I've tried using the same thread that I wrap with but it tends to break before pulling the thread through. Is there a stronger thread for pulling? I've seen the pull strings (loops) that you can buy but they look like mono also. Ron Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 10, 2012 09:06AM
Braid works very well for pull-through loops. Unwaxed dental floss isn't half bad either.
If you have trouble holding it without the ends slipping through your fingers, run the ends through something, perhaps a small bead like you'd use to make spinnerbaits, and knot it. ............... Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Terry Turner
(---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: May 10, 2012 09:36AM
10 lb braid is slick and about the diameter of 2 lb mono. I use 20 lb fly line backing that is both thin and slick. Works great.
In the tip area, you'll also want to increase your tension a bit and start your tie-off loops a little sooner. You can also pull the tag end tight after the pull through to make things tighten up a bit before cutting off. Hope this helps. Terry Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Ron Flowers
(---.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net)
Date: May 10, 2012 10:08AM
Thanks for the tips!
About to start a new build and will try them on it. Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: May 10, 2012 11:09AM
Ron,
I have been using high vis 10 lb power pro for the last several years with no issue. I tie a bright bead, or a piece of bright yarn on the thread pull to more easily locate it when needed. I have a peg behind the bench on which are hung many thread pulls, so that if one is dropped and not quickly found, you don't waste time looking for another one. When you tie up your thread pulls make a couple at all different lengths. Then, do a bunch of wraps using various pull lenghts and finally settle on the one that is of the lengtht that works best for you. Also, if you are having issues with the wraps coming loose, I am also guessing that you are not likely tying the wraps tight enough. The wraps should be tight enough to just barely turn and move them if needed. Good luck Roger Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Mark Tobiasz
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: May 10, 2012 11:09AM
I had the same problem some years back-Be sure you're pulling under away from the feet- the tunnel area is proportionately bigger near the tip. Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
john backos
(---.design2147.com)
Date: May 10, 2012 11:51AM
Pull through on the opposite side of the guide foot. Also, before you pull through hold the last few turns tightly so the thread doesn't pull the last turn to a point where it will end up under the guilde foot tunnel. Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Andrew Lang
(208.60.60.---)
Date: May 10, 2012 11:52AM
I do most all my wraps with size A thread. I find you have to increase the tension on the thread as the blank gets thinner and the guide feet smaller to keep them tight. I use size A white NCP thread to pull the tag ends. However, I trim the tag end before pulling (I don't like trimming the line if it pulls from under the wraps). Finally, don't put too many wraps over your loop for pulling the tag end. I don't normally do more than 10-12 wraps over the loop. This tension is what leads to the line breaking and may be why your wraps get loose. Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Col Chaseling
(---.lns4.ken.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 10, 2012 05:58PM
Hi Ron,
If you are going to use braid as a pull through make sure you give it a good clean with isoprophyl to get rid of the excess dye/wax as it can stain light coloured binding. ESFNEM Col Port Kembla, NSW Australia Re: Wraps coming loose!
Posted by:
Ron Flowers
(---.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net)
Date: May 11, 2012 05:13AM
Thanks for all the tips! I've done most of the mistakes listed above a time or two. Most of the problem was my piece of junk homemade wrapper I bought from #######. I think I've made it workable. I will try the braid and see if that helps. I knew I could depend on all of you to set me straight. Thanks again. Ron Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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