Thanks, guys. I really appreciate the help! Mike
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I recently completed an ultra-light fly rod build where the tip top has come loose after limited use. I have the rod back and need to reinstall the tip top. I originally used the hot melt glue stick to secure the tip top but would like to possibly use some other type of adhesive to make sure the tip top does not come loose again. the OD of the ultra light rod tip is very small and so is the ID
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Thanks, Russ. Looking at MHX Saltwater Series - SW-76ML-MHX too. Any thoughts?
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Has anyone built rods for tournament kingfish teams? I am looking for a quality blank recommendation for trolling live bait, probably 71/2 ft. in length and 20lb line. Thanks in advance.
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I am building on a 4 piece 4WT Sage TXL-F blank and have put a small wrap with trim band on the ferrules. My question is are there any tips to epoxy the ferrules that will get the epoxy right up to the edge of the female end but not spill over onto the male end of the lower section while the epoxy is applied and / or is drying? I thought about taping off the male end berore applying the epoxy?
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I should have mentioned that this is for a fly rod so the cut would be on the top end of the grip. What about using a dremmel with a thin abrasive cutting wheel? I would envision having the handle secured in the lathe to allow both hands to use the cutting tool. This seems like it would make a clean cut.
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I have a 7" cork grip that I would like to cut down to 6.5" prior to installation on an ultra lightweight fly rod blank. Can anyone offer tips on how to make the cut (at the top because the bottom is cutout for the reel seat) and then sand down the edge so that it is rounded a bit. What to use for the cut and then what grit sandpaper, and any other tips appreciated! Thanks in advance
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Thanks for the help!
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Hello, All: First time poster here but have followed the forum for a while. I am not an expert rodbuilder by any means, but have built probably 20 rods in the past few years. I have a question about sealing cork grips. Is there a product or process available to apply on new cork handles that will give some protection from dirt / fish slime / grime over time? Thanks in advance for any help!
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