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some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: Bill Sidney (---.gci.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 12:43PM

I have built a few rod's as of this date , the problem I have is getting the edge neat an clean , they are any thing but clean & . neat , I got the part of no bubbles an clear but the the edge is wave , how can I improve my edge on my wraps
can some one point in the correct direction thanks for the input an help,
PS I don't mean the epoxy goes up an down because it is smooth , I mean the edge goes in an out how do I true it up
the edge

William Sidney
AK



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/15/2015 12:46PM by william G Sidney.

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 12:49PM

The best thing I have found is to have the rod turning at least 40 - 50 rpm gives streighter edges
Then if you need a piece of eva or dowel to rest your hand on Helps to keep it steady

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 02:28PM

Don't start applying the epoxy at the edge of the wrap, rather start applying within the wrap and as the rod is turning kind of push the epoxy towards the edge of the wrap, it will flow out in a straight line if done properly.

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: Alistair Mangion (---.access.maltanet.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 03:11PM

Best method I found is to push sideways the epoxy using a dental floss or a piece of braided line held between two pieces of wood, but the small dental flosses work wonders! You can buy a bag having 20 or 30 of them.

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 15, 2015 04:20PM

Load the brush, lower it to the rod with one end of the brush just slightly beyond the edge of the wrap, and rotate the rod under the brush, allowing the finish to flow onto the rod as you revolve it. A block of wood or similar can be used to steady your hand. This will result in a perfectly straight edge.

Never "brush" the epoxy onto or around on the guide wrap. Just touch the brush to the wrap and rotate the rod under it. That's all you need to do.

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: mike quinn (---.carolina.res.rr.com)
Date: October 15, 2015 04:48PM

Masking tape.

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 06:46PM

Randy is hit it
I strat at the center go to the guide foot then load - not heavy - and then tend to push to the edge with a support to get a streight

Pratice - pratice - pratice It helps

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: some help on wraps / epoxy
Posted by: David Baylor (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: October 16, 2015 07:55PM

If I get a wavy edge, I just take a paper towel and wet it with DA then hold it against the blank for a couple of revolutions. Cleans it right up.

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