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Use a needle
Posted by:
John Dann
(---.rochester.rr.com)
Date: August 26, 2003 07:43AM
For glass smooth finishes on guide wraps, try using a needle. For over 20 years I've used a simple fly tier's bodkin to apply varnish to thread. It's so consistently perfect that I've never felt the need to experiment too much with brushes or epoxies. Using a single drop of varnish, move the needle gently across guide wraps, stopping at the edges of the wrap. If done carefully, the varnish levels perfectly, and you'll never have trouble with bubbles again. I apply the finish while the rod is stationary then place it in a rod turner to dry. Perfect wraps every time. Limitations: The process requires patience and a steady hand. Also, it doesn't work as well with wraps longer than about an inch to an inch and a half. John Re: Use a needle
Posted by:
Rich Garbowski
(69.26.69.---)
Date: August 26, 2003 08:49AM
Interesting technique for applying finish. You mention 'varnish', so I assume it's not a two part epoxy finish applied by needle. Not that it cant' be tried, but might work better with a larger needle. Most good two part epoxies give good self leveling when rotated during drying. Glass Coat is excellent for the self lelelling and quite forgiving in it's application. I have even applied finish with a craft stick with good results as long as all areas cover and are careful about controlling where you want it applied. Rich Garbowski Richard's Rod & Reel Re: Use a needle
Posted by:
Bill Boettcher
(---.lax.untd.com)
Date: August 26, 2003 09:06AM
I have used a mixing stick - popsicle- sanded . Worked well Re: Use a needle
Posted by:
john channer
(---.rasserver.net)
Date: August 26, 2003 11:14PM
John; I'm with you! I tried all kinds and prices of art brushes and they all made bubbles in the varnish(I make bambo rods and use silk with varnish finish on them), I've had no problems at all with a dubbing needle. john Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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