Can I make a simple winding check from thread? Maybe put down the base color nylon thread and then a 1/8" band of metallic over top? There is not much of a gap to fill and i forgot to order a normal winding check. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, Mark

You bet you can! Winding checks are made of many different materials, including thread. Some even do 3 or 4 layers of different colors, with deceasing widths.



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Mark

Thread would make a great winding check. It shows that you took great care to keep the gap between the rod blank and the end of the fore grip very close.

John

Thanks guys. It worked great. Base color of orange with two layers of copper over top.... mark

I seldom use winding checks exc at the front of a casting seat where I have no foregrip. The builds look a lot cleaner without checks, especially without those metal dimpled ones that look like something out of a midieval video game. Try a split grip spinning rod sometime without checks and you'll be surprised and pleased with how clean it looks.