Im sure I already know the answer. Would I compromise the integrity of a blank if i were to shave the tip in order to get a half size smaller tip top. Just being impatient. Would be a week or more waiting on size 6 tip top when I have a 5.5 sitting on the bench.
Barry

I'd be looking to try and open the tip top first. Something like hammer a scratch awl into the tube to try and flare it a bit. I would remove finish from the blank's tip but no way would I "shave" actual blank material.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

If all you're shaving off is a little paint, it would probably be OK. If you actually remove blank material...you already know the answer to that one. If it's a matter of wanting to use the rod right away, I would wrap on a single foot guide at the tip. Secure the wrap with a little color preserver, and it it'll work fine. I've had one rod, with CP-only wraps, in service for over a year. When it's time to put the permanent tip on, removing the temp tip is very easy. You may a need a little alcohol to clean up the residual CP, but it 'll come off very easily.

George Forster
Fort Collins, CO

Thanks for the input guys. Both suggestions will solve my dilema. Thank you.
Barry

I had one that did'nt fit, it was way too tight, so I noticed the rod had a finish of some sort on it so I took the lightest sandpaper I had and carefully sanded off the finish I don't know if I sanded anymore then that, but a good look at it through the magnifiers, and it looked like it was just the finish, and the tip went right on, a little tight but it fit.

If you look close at many tips, you'll notice a slight rolled edge on many of them when the tube was cut that decreases the diameter a bit, remove it for a bit more room.



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to add to spencers post,i always use a small round file on tip tops to get it "water break" and to take care of any factory imperfections.

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Russell has it right-open the tiptop. You will be surprised how much difference you can make without compromising anything.

I do it if the top is real close and I only need a teeny little bit. maybe not a good idea but so far so good?