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Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: Mark Vanderhoof (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: February 13, 2015 01:59PM

hi, id like to try graphite or texalium tubing for a rear grip on my next project. could you give me some tips on installing those? i plan on using 4 foam arbors on a 10" grip. just dont like the idea of having lots of empty space in between the arbors. is this a common thing? thanks, mark

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 13, 2015 02:32PM

Mark,
When I do this job, I just use the 4-6 inch long foam arbors. I don't leave any empty space between the arbors.

[www.flexcoat.com]

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 13, 2015 03:20PM

It doesn't take much to adhere and hold the parts so empty spaces aren't a problem. In fact, they'll result in a lighter overall rod at no loss in strength.

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: February 13, 2015 03:32PM

There are end caps and front trim that you can buy that also act as spacer shims for mounting.

What I usually do is turn a rubberized cork but that fits the OD of the blank, the ID of the tubing and then a small shoulder so the OD of the cork is flush with the tubing. Same drill for the front. I make the portion of the shim that fits inside of the tubing about 1/2 to 1" in length. I only use the ones on either end, none in the middle. No flex in that tubing over 12-14" or so. I used to turn a cork shim for the middle section but it just isn't needed.

Terry

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: ricky espenschied (---.dhcp.missouri.edu)
Date: February 13, 2015 03:51PM

If you go to Batsons web site there is a step by step in the tips and trick section
Ricky

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: Todd R. Vivian (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: February 13, 2015 05:11PM

Mark,
if you check out this link on our site you will see that we have had specific arbors made for mounting your composite tubing.

[www.mudhole.com]

Regards,

Todd

Regards,
Todd Vivian
Mud Hole Custom Tackle

todd@mudhole.com

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 13, 2015 07:40PM

For a light weight handle
Glue as many as neeed of reel seat arbors in the handle
ream when dry to fit the blank Less Glue And very light

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: Mark Vanderhoof (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date: February 13, 2015 08:34PM

Thank you all for the info... mark

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: Adam Lancia (---.cable.teksavvy.com)
Date: February 15, 2015 11:18AM

What material are those arbors made of?

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Re: Tips for installing graphite tubing rear grip?
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 15, 2015 12:30PM

Foam plastic

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