Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
El Bolinger
(71.184.77.---) Date: December 21, 2022 11:45PM
Okay it’s almost done, all that’s left is the butt cap, big shout out to Norman for helping me out with those! I’ll add that pic when it’s done…
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
El Bolinger
(71.184.77.---) Date: December 21, 2022 11:45PM
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
El Bolinger
(71.184.77.---) Date: December 21, 2022 11:55PM
Uploading pics through app doesn’t work well, very inconsistent.this is the 12th try
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
El Bolinger
(71.184.77.---) Date: December 21, 2022 11:58PM
It feels like a post requires words with a pic to upload
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
El Bolinger
(71.184.77.---) Date: December 21, 2022 11:59PM
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Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
El Bolinger
(71.184.77.---) Date: December 22, 2022 12:02AM
Tip, added some holoshimmer - if this wasn’t for a kid but was a real blank, would a tip wrapping like that make a discernible difference in sensitivity or anything?
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Mark Brassett
(---) Date: December 22, 2022 06:36AM
Very nice!
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Steven Paris
(---.37.17.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) Date: December 22, 2022 09:01AM
Nice Job. I bet the little guy or gal this is for will be very pleased......I do not wrap my tips. Less is more.
Steve
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Peter Yawn
(---.mpls.qwest.net) Date: December 22, 2022 11:14AM
Looks good. Tip wrapping is only for looks, I just put a little thread epoxy to smooth the transition from blank to tip and maybe add a little strength.
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Ronald Atchley
(96.125.236.---) Date: December 22, 2022 11:22AM
Nice work El . Going to be a heck of a gift .
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Alex Weissman
(---) Date: December 22, 2022 11:29AM
Looks good from my house.
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Les Cline
(---) Date: December 22, 2022 01:40PM
Very nice, El!
All your research served you well.
Is that hook keeper one of Norm's? He's the man!
Re: Second set of wraps complete, first rod done
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.adr01.alma.mi.frontiernet.net) Date: December 22, 2022 04:48PM
El Bolinger Wrote:
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> Tip, added some holoshimmer - if this wasn’t for
> a kid but was a real blank, would a tip wrapping
> like that make a discernible difference in
> sensitivity or anything?
Anything that adds weight to the tip section of the rod will affect rod recovery speed and likely sensitivity. How much? Well, it can be measured with TNF. I can see the difference between titanium and SS tiptops on some blanks. I think the lower the power of the tip the more it affects the rod.
Regarding the rest of your wraps, it's coming along well. Keep it up. One thing that will save you some time , thread, and a little weight, you don't need so much wrap length beyond the guide foot. I use only enough to lock the thread to the blank, about 4-5 wraps, and I've never had a problem with it.
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