Hi guys: how much weight can you lose by cutting down a blank or maybe sanding it down. I have a k2 763 that says it weighs 43 grams or 1.52 oz but it really weighs 1.83 ounces.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/18/2020 07:45PM by robert kravic.

I wouldn't mess with it, unless you want a shorter, slower, and less powerful rod. The little bit of weight you save, in my opinion, is not worth it especially on a high end blank.
Norm



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/07/2020 04:15PM by Norman Miller.

Now I have heard that cutting a blank to shorten it is not a problem, to a point, as long as from the butt. I also made golf clubs and had to shorten many graphite rods with no problem. I would ido cut before you set guides cause relationship if bend to length will change.

Cutting a blank is not a way to save weight. Sanding is also not favorable, as you can damage the blanks fibers in the process and compromise its integrity. A 7'6" blank at 1.83 oz is still incredibly light. If the blank has a finish, you may be able to strip the finish to drop the weight a bit, possibly closer to the spec weight.

You should only cut if there is a particular reason for the cut. I've only trimmed a couple, one to meet a length requirement. That one was a butt trim of a few inches. The other was to slightly stiffen the tip of a fiberglass crankbait blank (That blank came from the manufacturer without tip and butt trims, specifically to make the blank a little more customizable.). I've never been brave enough to take an abrasive more aggressive than a gray scotchbrite pad to any section of blank.

Joe

I would not cut more than 4" of the butt. You will loose some weight because the butt is the heaviest part of the blank. If you are trying to get it to the 1.52 oz then most likely about 2" would be enough. When you trim a blank it will slow the action down but it does not necessarily make it a bad thing. I believe a slower blank is better for lines like braid that do not stretch as much as mono. That blank has ridges that can be felt but it really does not present a problem when wrapping, I would not sand it down because you are not going to take that much weight off by doing so. Also because of the ridges, you will need to put epoxy down first where you are applying decals so they will lay flat on the surface of the blank. Good Luck.

The blank is smooth and seems to have a clear finish coat applied. It is an expensive blank so my question is -what is the best way to remove it as I definitely need to lighten it.