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Keeping spiral base wrap tight
Posted by:
Justin hipperling
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Date: March 18, 2021 06:48PM
I have an ongoing problem. I typically make simple diamonds on my base wraps but i always have difficulty keeping the threads tight together. Are there any tricks? Tension?
Thanks Re: Keeping spiral base wrap tight
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 18, 2021 08:30PM
Spacing. Consider if your spacing on the specific diameter blank results in spacing that is compressed, square or elongated. Any elongated spacing will be a bit of a bear to keep the threads tightly packed.
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Posted by:
Justin hipperling
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Date: March 19, 2021 05:06AM
Thank you, the spacing is about 2” (i dont know why or dont have a reason) on a surf rod so the blank is in the vicinity of .75” Re: Keeping spiral base wrap tight
Posted by:
Jeffrey D Rennert
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Date: March 19, 2021 09:18AM
You tube has multiple examples of proper layout. Acquiring the rods diameter and taking into account the taper. I'm still learning but it was great information to get me started in the proper direction. Good luck and hopefully you'll see improvement each time. Re: Keeping spiral base wrap tight
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 19, 2021 09:57AM
If your centers are 2 inches apart on a blank with an OD of just .75, then you've got very elongated spacing. Nothing wrong with that, although it definitely will make keeping the threads tightly packed a bit of a chore.
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Posted by:
Ron Schneider
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Date: March 21, 2021 09:49AM
Try lightly "scuffing" the blank where the wrap will be, and increase tension.
The scuffing (roughing up the surface) may help hold the threads where you want them. Best wishes, Ron Schneider Schneider's Rod Shop Mountain Home, Arkansas [www.schneidersrods.com] mtnron40@yahoo.com 870-424-3381 Re: Keeping spiral base wrap tight
Posted by:
Joseph Willsen
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Date: March 24, 2021 01:02PM
Ron Schneider Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Try lightly "scuffing" the blank where the wrap > will be, and increase tension. > The scuffing (roughing up the surface) may help > hold the threads where you want them. Ron....if he has 2" spacing on a .75 blank he has a lot of blank showing at the wrap. Scuffing may be dangerous. Perhaps after packing introduce a sacrificial locking thread and coat with CP? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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