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Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Peter Uveges
(24.114.80.---)
Date: September 29, 2019 02:21PM
Hairline cracks at the end of guide feet, what is the cause? Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 03:09PM
Is it a off the rack rod? Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Peter Uveges
(24.114.80.---)
Date: September 29, 2019 04:39PM
No, it's my build Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Norman Miller
(12.252.106.---)
Date: September 29, 2019 05:20PM
Most probably color preserver. The epoxy sits on top of the CP and hairline cracks may show up.when stressed. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 05:56PM
Photo possible? I've never seen cracks at the foot. Usually they may form under the ring. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 29, 2019 06:05PM
Very common. The guide doesn't flex at the same rate the rod blank does. They tend to be in opposition to each other. Some remedies include tapering the ends of the guide feet to the most shallow angle possible. This allows some flex in the actual guide foot. You can also use a bit more thread tension (within reason) which will negate some of the movement between guide foot and rod blank.
It is almost impossible to entirely eliminate such hairline cracking, particularly on areas of a rod blank that experience severe flex. ................ Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 06:31PM
Not common on my rods. I must be unknowingly doing something right. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 06:40PM
The UV curing finish used on some rods now can also do it. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
ben belote
(---.zoominternet.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 06:43PM
Michael, i bet you use locking wraps..they keep the whole guide stable stable when bumped. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
ben belote
(---.zoominternet.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 06:43PM
Michael, i bet you use locking wraps..they keep the whole guide stable stable when bumped. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Peter Uveges
(24.114.80.---)
Date: September 29, 2019 07:49PM
I think your right Tom, i remember wrapping them looser at the tips to try and cover the metal shine cause of the hard angle. Did same mistake on two rods, will take it off, grind and tight wrap. Thanks. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 29, 2019 08:52PM
Don't wrap too tight! Just very snug is enough. You should still be able to move the guide with firm side pressure in order to align it. If you can't, you're too tight.
A much thinner, shallower foot angle will be the ticket. ............. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: September 29, 2019 09:56PM
Yes, I use locking wraps on single foot guides. When I get done the guides can be moved with firm side pressure. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Peter Uveges
(24.114.80.---)
Date: September 30, 2019 12:27AM
Thanks Tom. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
ben belote
(---.zoominternet.net)
Date: September 30, 2019 11:53AM
most of the cracks that i have seen were in the butt area guides where the rod flexes the least but the guides are flexed the most by heavily loaded fishing lines..that,s probably why lock wrap works..it keeps the guide from flexing so much Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Glenn McMurrian
(45.52.215.---)
Date: October 01, 2019 08:39PM
You used Flex-Coat it does that and it does not like rod stress but you can simple give it a lite sanding and re-coat it to finish over those cracks. Glenn McMurrian Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
John Cates
(---.austin.res.rr.com)
Date: October 02, 2019 11:06AM
I think it is easy to blame the finish, no matter what brand, but, as said earlier, the rod blank, the guide foot, the thread and the finish all come together to form this structure and all have different materials and flexing rates. Most notably the blank and the metal guide foot which are pulling away from each other to put enormous stress in a very small area of the thread and finish. When measured and mixed properly, Flex Coat has a great balance of flexibility, toughness, hardness, workability, and UV resistance.
We have found a good solution is to start the guide wrap as close as possible to the tip of the guide foot, maybe just a few wraps before climbing the foot tip. Also, using a darker thread helps as well as "good" thread tension. Flex Coat Company Professional Rod Building Supplies www.flexcoat.com Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: October 05, 2019 02:57PM
I use Flex Coat Lite and have no cracks. Re: Cracks in thread finnish
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
(---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: October 05, 2019 09:23PM
Yeah, don't blame Flex Coat. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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