With a 100M spool of Fuji UltraPoly size A thread, about how many rods can the whole spool wrap?

Ryan,

Capacitity? Are you wrapping rods or mermaids? :-)

Depends on the rods, but it is very many. Also depends on how much you waste, which is an individual thing that we cannot predict.

Haven't bought spools that small in a longtime, I usually buy 1 oz. or larger spools depending on the color and whether it's trim or base thread I expect to use a lot. Both are much more cost effective. I'll never use all the black and garnet I have, though they are my favorite colors. The rods I build I would probably get nine of ten rods easy enough.



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There are several factors that go into this. First, I'd say the diameter of the blank comes into play. A surf rod will take more thread than a fly rod. Second, How far past the guide foot are you planning on going with the thread? Third, Will you be installing a hook keeper or any measure of a butt wrap. I'm sure there are several other factors that come into play but that is the three that jump out at me.

Mark Hahn Wrote:
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> There are several factors that go into this.
> First, I'd say the diameter of the blank comes
> into play. A surf rod will take more thread than
> a fly rod. Second, How far past the guide foot
> are you planning on going with the thread? Third,
> Will you be installing a hook keeper or any
> measure of a butt wrap. I'm sure there are
> several other factors that come into play but that
> is the three that jump out at me.

Also, how long all of the extra thread you have in front of the guide feet, which is only decorative and do not hold the guides. Size of the guides and Butt wraps. As said previously, more economical to buy 1oz or larger spools IF you are going to use them. When I have ordered thread, I always order extra colors I like and will use on other rods, which saves on shipping costs. same for guides.

Ryan,
Not a bad idea to use a spell checker.

For the word you used, here is the definition:


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This should give a good approximation of the length of thread required for any rod

(WL) = Wrap length for each location. How long will each wrap be.
(DM) = Diameter of the blank at the mid point of each wrap location.
(CB) = Circumference of the blank at each wrap location.
(TD) = Thread diameter.
(NT) = Number of turns for each wrap.
(LT) = Length of thread for each wrap.
(TOTL) = Total length of thread required for the rod

1) Determine and record how long (WL) each wrap will be.

2) Measure and record the diameter of the blank (DM) at the mid point of each wrap location,

3) Calculate and record the circumference (CB) of the blank for each wrap location. The circumference (CB) is Pi (3.141) times the diameter (DM) at each location.
This will be the length of thread for one turn of wrap at that location…….. CB = 3.141 x DM

4) Measure and record the thread diameter (TD).

5) Calculate the number of turns (NT) needed for each wrap, divide the wrap length (WL) by the thread diameter (TD)……..…. NT = WL/TD

6) Calculate the length of thread (LT) for each wrap by multiplying the number of turns (NT) by the circumference (CB) for each wrap location……… LT = NT x CB

7) The total length of thread (TOTL) needed for the rod is the summation of all the thread lengths (LT's).......... TOTL = SUM of all (LT's). Plus allow for some waste 2% just a guess, use what you think you will waste.

Have fun

I remember when I first started wrapping rods in the early 80's a 100 yard spool D thread would just complete a 9' Fenwick SH 1084 using Fuji BSVLG double foot guides 30-25-20-16-12-10-8-8. Trim was usually gold or silver. No underwrap.

My bad. I wasn't careful typing the title and was in a bit of a rush. Auto correct was no help either. Funny comment, though.

I have used 1 of 100M spool of Fuji UltraPoly size A thread recently on 2 rods. One spinning 6 foot 6, and one casting 7 foot. They used 8 and 9 guides; spinning rod was a KR concept build. Both freshwater builds. The guides were wrapped normally with metallic gold thread for the trim. Tip wraps included, but they take up little thread. I also wrapped hook keepers and decorative trim bands for a smooth transition between painted sections or decals/inscriptions. Nothing crazy like long length wraps or chevron wraps.

I still have plenty of thread to go, maybe good for another 2 rods of similar type. I am not sure, but that's my best estimate. I am also careful in minimizing thread waste, so that is also a factor.

Thread's cheap, keep a stock of colors you use a lot.