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Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: April 05, 2024 09:41AM
Thanks! Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
phil sweeney
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Date: April 05, 2024 10:41AM
Almost the exact same guide I think that I wanted to post. I have to see if it glows in the dark! Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
phil sweeney
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Date: April 05, 2024 01:09PM
It does Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
John DeMartini
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Date: April 05, 2024 02:32PM
The early ceramic guide rings got a bad reputation for easily cracking or chipping with normal handling A plastic ring was developed to be a insulator (buffer) between the ceramic ring and the guide frame to minimize damage from rough handling or bumping.
At that time the marketeers took advantage of this and called it a "shock" ring and promoted it as a new innovated feature. Today's ceramics are tougher and more durable than their predecessors, manufacturing processes improved and other reasons caused the shock ring fall by the way side. That is my worms eye view. Have fun Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: April 05, 2024 05:03PM
I remember the shock ring on guides, now. Memory refreshed. I guess I didn't realize they were used on tiptops, but it makes sense. thanks again. Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
Chris Rosell
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Date: April 06, 2024 03:09AM
Chris Catignani Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > phil sweeney Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > Even Clemens recommended epoxy back in the day. > > During the build, I usually take it on and off > > with glue sticks. > > Clemens mentioned the "standby for installing > tip-top was a daub of thermoplastic ferrule > cement" (aka hot-melt glue). > He goes on to mention that heating a ceramic guide > would melt or weaken the plastic shock ring...and > he would rather use 5 minute epoxy. > > To be honest...I dont think I ever melted a shock > ring on a tip top. Dale thought out his processes, I am sure new technology is in the market to offset the thinking. I still am a big believer in how Dale thinks in building, forms a great foundation. Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
Chris Catignani
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Date: April 06, 2024 07:06AM
Chris Rosell Wrote:
> I still am a big believer in how Dale thinks in building, forms a great foundation. Dale Clemons attributes most of his knowledge to past builders and shared publications. In his forward to Advanced Rod Building he says, "None of us is naive enough to think that he necessarily invented the technique or was the first rod builder to ever use it." Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
Mark Blabaum
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Date: April 08, 2024 02:05PM
I like to use the carbon arrow Ferr-L-Tite glue sticks, prefer the high temp [shop.bohning.com] . Re: Tip Top Glue Question?
Posted by:
John DeMartini
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Date: April 08, 2024 04:46PM
Mark B
Thanks for the link, many years ago I was given a small block of that stuff and I used it on a lot of tips, it works great had no issues with it. I think it is one step above the average hot melt. It has been a while since I have used it because I now prefer to use epoxy, it is an easier process for me. Have fun John Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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