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Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
El Bolinger
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Date: January 05, 2024 11:07PM
I'm building a rod for my daughter and was planning on using a colored tip top, but a size is 5.5 (2.2mm) and its slightly bigger than the rod tip factory measurement at 5 (2mm) [don't have the actual blank's measurement yet]. Should I shim it with thread? Tape? Just use a bunch of extra glue? Not that big a difference?
How much of a gap would be too much? I don't foresee heavy use or heavy fish, just trying to make a "pretty" rod that will get her excited to use it. Many thanks yall Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
Chris Catignani
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Date: January 05, 2024 11:11PM
I think thread would do just fine. Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
Patrick Coco
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Date: January 06, 2024 12:22AM
There's a pretty good chance that it'll fit correctly. I've had numerous rods that were the next size up tube from what the manufacturer listed. Even if it's a little bit big, use more glue than usual, wrap it and then thread finish and you'll be fine. Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
Daryl Ferguson
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Date: January 06, 2024 05:07PM
Just stuff it with more glue. It’ll be fine. Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
Ryan Edamatsu
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Date: January 06, 2024 06:55PM
Paint or permagloss can make the tip bigger. I had a rod that I applied permagloss to and the tip tip that fit snugly before wouldn't fit anymore. The 2 or 3 coat of permagloss has added some bulk to the rod.
Or use more glue like others said. Cover up with decorative tip thread wrap and epoxy. Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
Ken Delbridge
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Date: January 07, 2024 06:41PM
It's a small detail item but I have found that wrapping with black A thread or D thread (depending on how oversized the top is) then gluing will help the top sit more symmetrically. Most people won't notice the difference with or without the thread, but I think most builders tend to be a little detail oriented which is why we would probably just order the right tip top, but I admittedly have done more than one underwrap + glue method on slightly oversized tip tops without any issues and the tips have turned out great. Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
El Bolinger
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Date: January 08, 2024 02:59PM
Thanks for all the insight fellas, I'll see how snug/loose it is and be confident in the recommended solutions. Building rods in MA, Building the community around the world Re: Tip Top Too Big
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 09, 2024 02:10PM
El,
If I have this situation, I simply apply layers of my standard A sized thread until the tip top is a nice fit. By having a uniform and solid wrap or wraps of thread on the tip, the installation of the tip top will be the same as on any other rod. This may be a particular problem for small tipped ice fishing blanks. Because of the nature of ice fishing and often fishing in low light areas, I normally use a very bright tip wrap - like pink, orange, or some other florescent color. As a result, if I need to bulk up the tape, I will just make my typical tip wrap of about one inch to have as many layers as necessary to have a classic fit of a tip top to the tip of the rod. When fishing in low light areas, like a dim shanty, the flash that one sees as a fish engulfes a bait, really aids in landing more fish. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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