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Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Barry Westmoreland
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Date: June 05, 2015 10:04AM
Just replaced a tip top on a store bought rod for a friend. There were several deceptive wraps still at the end of the rod and the new tip slid down, almost to the wraps. The wraps are still secure, look good and under epoxy so I did not want to disturb them. But there is a small gap about 1 or 2 thread widths wide between the base of the tip and the wrap.
I want to close this gap to prevent trash and other stuff from getting in the gap. I can mix a very small batch, just a few drops will do, and fill the gap. But I was also considering and wondering if a small drop of superglue applied to fill the gap would work just a well. Still learning and looking for your comments and suggestions. Thanks! Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
John E Powell
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Date: June 05, 2015 10:08AM
for such a small area it probably will work fine. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: June 05, 2015 10:34AM
Should do the job in such area, but might deteriorate quickly when exposed to sunlight. Superglue has a tendency to whiten and flake if exposed for ling periods. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Nate Nelson
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Date: June 05, 2015 11:01AM
I would mix up a small batch. Of thread finish and coat the area. That would seal it up for sure. Only problem there is it will take some time and waste a bit of good epoxy. If you time it right you could finish a rod being built and apply finish to your friends rod. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Joe Vanfossen
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Date: June 05, 2015 11:08AM
It depends on the friend. If it's a laid back person that wouldn't mind knowing you tried something different on a rod, go for it. If it's the type of friend that will complain to others when the experiment doesn't work out, then mix up the finish and do a job that you know will work.
ThreadMaster One is a good thing to keep around for times like this. I haven't used it on a full rod, but it is nice for repairs. Joe Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: June 05, 2015 11:10AM
I would use a little Perma Gloss. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: June 05, 2015 11:24AM
Barry,
Or, you could just leave it alone - and it will be just fine without doing anything additional. If you do happen to get a bit of trash, as you put it - near the tip of the rod, a quick wipe will clear it away. Enjoy the repaired rod and take care Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Chad Huderle
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Date: June 05, 2015 11:37AM
I would just use my Dremel and remove 1 or 2 thread widths from the tip of the rod. Thanks, Chad Huderle Huderle Custom Rods Prior Lake, MN Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: June 05, 2015 11:52AM
Chad,
Perfect solution. Quick, simple and easy. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Joe Vanfossen
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Date: June 05, 2015 03:17PM
That depends on whether it's the length of the tube, or the ID of the tube that is causing it to fall short. If the latter, then a tip shave doesn't gain anything. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Barry Westmoreland
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Date: June 05, 2015 09:51PM
Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions. Chad, the idea of shortening rod a thread or two is a great idea. But it would have been a better idea for me to have asked BEFORE I glued the tip on. Like I said, I'm still learning.
After looking at the glued on tip top a little closer the gap is not as wide as originally thought. The owner of the rod is happy and couldn't even see or feel the gap. May do some experimenting with my next epoxy job. I have a painted dowel rod that I uae to experiment with different colored threads and color combos, with and without CP. May try one next time with half coated with epoxy and half with the superglue just to see what it does. Again. Thank you. This weekend s a great place to read, ask and learn. Re: Superglue finish?
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: June 06, 2015 01:58PM
With all the good finishes on the market, I don't quite understand why you would want to mess around with super glue. Reason? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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