Hello folks,
turning a 2-pc rod to separate sections, solid carbon ferrule came out from butt section. It was glued with some yellow glue, about 30 years old. Unfortunately butt secton edge has crackled too.
I'd try to repair it with epoxy and tightening edge with some kind of metal ring to apply constant pressure during curing time, then place tight nylon wrap to strenghten the edge and, obviously, epoxy again.

Is this a good method?

Many thanks



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/23/2024 06:33AM by Gianmaria Vigo.

Yes.
I would use West System Gfex650 epoxy.
Remove excess.
Wrap with plastic wrap.
Use small hose clap over plastic wrap.
Herb
CTS

Many thanks man. I see it's a very strong epoxy for marine and stressful repair works. Thanks for this advice too

Many thanks man. I see it's a very strong epoxy for marine and stressful repair works. Thanks for this advice too

Sorry for posting twice



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/23/2024 06:00PM by Gianmaria Vigo.

The strength of the epoxy won't be your issue.

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Thanks Tom,
I can read it's a very strong epoxy... before now I only knew the "usual" Pro Kote and Flex Coat for wrapping purpose and U-40 Rod Bond for grips and reel seats.
Glad to hear there is something more technical foir my purpose!

Thanks for your advices
Gianmaria

Ferrule fixed with 650 epoxy (is a variant of 655)... also available locally (Italy) from nautical gear shops.
I'm impressed by its strenght, really! Its consistency remembers of U-40 Rod Bond but is stronger and less/non-elastic. Also suitable for any kind of repair purposes.
Thanks to everyone for this wonderful tip!
Gianmaria

It's great that you can get the West System Gflex 650 in Italy.
I use it for all my structural work.
Do you ever use Gatti blanks for your rod building?
I used to use them a lot before I discovered CTS.
Herb

I would wrap and epoxy over the repair or you probably will break again

Robert
Will not fail with West Syster Gflex 650.
Herb

The epoxy wasn't and isn't the issue. Any common liquid or gel epoxy is strong enough for this provided the assembly is properly fitted and prepared. If the male section is cracked it will need to be trimmed back a slight bit and wrapped over as Robert suggested.

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@Herb
Yes I did (fly fishing ones) but they are also known for being weak and delicate, I have a pair of spinning Gatti blanks here at home which have been broken in the reel seat zone, won't buy one for me...



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/05/2024 05:29AM by Gianmaria Vigo.

@Robert
Sure, I would have done it anyway, broken or not... thanks



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/05/2024 05:29AM by Gianmaria Vigo.

Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> The epoxy wasn't and isn't the issue. Any common
> liquid or gel epoxy is strong enough for this
> provided the assembly is properly fitted and
> prepared. If the male section is cracked it will
> need to be trimmed back a slight bit and wrapped
> over as Robert suggested.
>
> .........

Sure. Thanks Tom.

Glanmaria
Agree - the Gatti's are problematic re breakage.
I once cracked a female ferruleby just spining it.
And the ferrule had original tape on it from factory.
Herb