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8 years ago
sherman church
I use waterproof vinyl adhesive backed sheets. Papilio is the brand I use. this has a matt white finish. I also use clear adhesive back sheet. I print on them in my inkjet printer. I use the white paper when I need white in my graphics. Most inkjet printers do not print white. If my graphics are only text I try to not use white in the text so I can use the clear paper. After I set up my graphics
Forum: rodboard 8 years ago
sherman church
Randy Weakley Wrote:
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> I'm no expert, but from what I've been able to
> gather, metallic thread is not well suited for
> guide wraps. Better for undereraps, trim or
> inlays.
why? I have only built 3 rods now but I used metallic only on one of the builds. Should I be worried?
Forum: rodboard 8 years ago
sherman church
thanks for the info. I will get some graphics and do some test runs. I will post pics when I do. Thanks again.
Forum: rodboard 8 years ago
sherman church
So the rod blanks are not primed and painted by the manufacturer?
Forum: rodboard 8 years ago
sherman church
I will be dipping it myself. I have the tank design. I did see an article but it was sketcchy. I have emailed a couple suppliers of the graphics. My real question is can I scuff with a grey scrunch pad and dip. All the graphics makers say I have to prime the blank and then paint the bank. Then dip and then clear. I don't want to add anything more than I have to. Just wondering if the factory fini
Forum: rodboard 8 years ago
sherman church
I am new to the rod building world. I am however a furniture/cabinet maker with 30 years experience. So I am not completely green here. So thanks in advance for any help. I was thinking of using hydro graphics on a rod blank before building it. Has anyone tried this ? Is the finish on the blank sufficient for dipping ? I am going to buy some and try it on a broken rod to see how it looks. I will
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