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carbon grips
Posted by: John Weston (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: September 24, 2013 01:44PM

new here, great site.
I am interested in carbon grips but am confused about how they are built. can someone explain how this is done? thanks
JW

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Re: carbon grips
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: September 24, 2013 02:28PM

RodMaker Volume 10 #6 unveiled the grips and the process to the custom rod building craft. It would be hard to cover this type of detail in a forum post, but in a nutshell you are using a carbon (or similar) skin over the top of an expanded urethane foam core (which is the real "meat" of the grip and responsible for its many benefits). The skin is slipped over the core, wetted out and allow to cure. Sealed and then top coated for long term protection.

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Re: carbon grips
Posted by: Michael Danek (50.33.216.---)
Date: September 24, 2013 07:07PM

Go to the web site of Riley Rods in the sponsor list on the left and you will find links to their process. I am in the middle of my second project and have found it easier than expected, results of the first were very good, and will be doing many more. The materials are available from Riley, and they are a good company to work with.

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Re: carbon grips
Posted by: Jeremy Reed (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: September 24, 2013 08:51PM

Riley Rods also has a video maybe on you tube about the entire process.

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Re: carbon grips
Posted by: John Weston (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: September 24, 2013 10:43PM

thanks all, will look at Riley and order the back issue.
JW

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