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Posted by:
andi robb
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Date: April 22, 2014 08:59PM
Hi guys
Just wondering everyone seems to do all their butt wrapping after the handle is in place. Is there anything wrong with marking out all the lengths for the handles then doing the butt wraps BEFORE the handle is on? Then doing 1 coat of finish before assembling the handle? Seems it would be easier? Thanks in advance guys Andi Re: build order
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: April 22, 2014 09:49PM
There isn't necessarily anything at all wrong with it, provided you can get your handle components over the finished wrap without hurting anything. You just have to decide which order works best for you.
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Posted by:
andi robb
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Date: April 22, 2014 10:26PM
ok thanks Tom Re: build order
Posted by:
Andres Perez
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Date: April 22, 2014 10:56PM
You can also extend the butt wrap into the grip area and hide the tie off under the grip. This will make the wrap look as if it is coming out of the fore grip. If you do the same for a split grip, the wrap will look as if it continuous with all of the tie offs hidden under the grips. Re: build order
Posted by:
Fred Yarmolowicz
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Date: April 23, 2014 07:11AM
I have done several that way. Easier with EVA than cork. If the grip is reamed out you need to make sure there is no grit in it. Also the finish needs to be set up good. I wait a week at least due to the clean up with alcohol after sliding the grip on. Its a nice look especially if you incorporate the first guide wrap into tip end tie off. Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte) Re: build order
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: April 23, 2014 02:04PM
The big question is Why would you want to do it that way?? Re: build order
Posted by:
John E Powell
(168.169.226.---)
Date: April 23, 2014 02:32PM
Either way works, but laying down thread first slows the rod building process because it requires more steps in the application of finish (and the drying/curing time for each of those additional steps).
I prefer to do DEC wraps after handle assembly, but before guide wraps. This seems to make the best use of my time. Re: build order
Posted by:
chris short
(122.151.122.---)
Date: April 24, 2014 07:59AM
Why would you want to do it that way? Simple, it looks better IMHO. I do dec wraps/tigers ect then install grips as I can hide the tie offs and it looks great. I recon it is easier with eva than cork also, still doeable. just ensure your threads are covered and the finish is set up very well. CKR Re: build order
Posted by:
Chris Richer
(131.137.245.---)
Date: April 24, 2014 11:27AM
On my first tiger wrap, I wrapped the tiger, installed the grips (cork and the butt grip from the bottom) and then added trim wraps next to the grips to change up the look. Chris Richer Iroquois ON Re: build order
Posted by:
Elliott Reams
(75.87.250.---)
Date: April 25, 2014 04:02AM
I think the only problem you might run into is increasing the arbor size and the gap to the blank at the front of the grip. I could see this being an issue if you don't have the exact size winding check you need and/or the check is not flexable i.e. anoidized alumnium or something. I've had that problem in the past with ice rods, reamed hole being too large and not a small enough check.
Come to think of it make sure the check is the correct size after the butt wrap, don't measure diameter at the blank but around the wrap. I like the idea of hiding the butt wrap though without needing to do another wrap of D to the hook keep. Sometimes it just looks like a cover up even if it's done really well. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/25/2014 04:03AM by Elliott Reams. Re: build order
Posted by:
Fred Yarmolowicz
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Date: April 25, 2014 07:50AM
I have a rod I'm doing this on I started 4 years ago. Put it off to cure and built about 50 since. I guess it is set up enough. 'l'll have to look for it. No worries about an arbor in front of the reel seat for the fore grip. The thickness of the wrap and finish will be about equal to the taper or thinner and the grip will fit snug into position. Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte) Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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