I've mixed down to 1 CC of each using Flex Coat Lite. First coat on the rod, I mixed 2 CC each, second coat 1.5 CC and 1 CC for the third and last coat. Rod was a short 6' with short split grip, nothing fancy. Epoxy cured as it should for each coat. I use the syringes to measure. I always thought I was just wasting the epoxy when I mixed 3 CC of each and would have more left over then I use
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Mark, Sounds like John is going to get you taken care of, which is awesome. I bought the Self-Sealing Bottle Cap Syringe inserts from MudHole. Been very happy with these for turning bottles upside down to measure my epoxy finish. Here's the link: I've only used Flex Coat High Build & Lite Build. Need to try some other options soon (ThreadMaster or Gen 4??).
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Saw the review already Mr. Ising. It was a good read. I don't go to TT as much as I used to, but I try to check in there every couple of weeks.
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > For a spinning rod I love using the Fuji KR > concept, its hard to beat. You can use the KL16H, > KL8H, and KL5.5M for the reduction train, followed > by KB/KT runners all the same size, in the size of > your choice, I like 4.5 or 4 KB/KT runners. For > the reels you are going to be using the s
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Jeff Saxby Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > St Croix rods has handle information on all of > their rods on their website. The have a variety > of handle configurations using a variety of reel > seats so it is a good resource. The handle charts > provide a scale that you can compare to the > different handle configurations to get at least
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Thanks guys. Going to buy a couple of moderate priced small spinners and then work on the layout in regards to the reel seat and grips. I've got a couple of sets of Fuji KLH guides. Starting with a 20 down to a 12H or10H not sure on location of the butt guide from the front of the reel face? Is there a general idea of somewhere between 20 - 24 inches from the front of reel?
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Looking for some advice on handle length for spinning rods builds. Is there a general rule of thumb in regards to rod length equals a certain rear grip length for spinning rod builds? Do you measure from the back foot location of the seat? I've got a couple of light powered 6'6" blanks rated for 2-6 LB line that I'm going to build here shortly for crappie fishing with light jigs or live m
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Mariusz Kowalik Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've got quite similar issue like Robert Dittert > faced but without happy end: I've ordered 2 X-Ray > SJ-703 and received 2 rod blanks labeled as X-Ray > SJ-703 but their weight is 2,0 oz. (tip size 6, > butt 0,56)... > So I asked NFC for a few times for replacement > starting 2 weeks ag
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Thomas Kaufmann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am not sure if FTU is carrying it, you might > check with Bingham or Get Bit Last time I was in FTU off of I-10 two or three months ago, they only had Flex Coat and Threadmaster products. I think Lance at Swampland was carrying the new Gen4 products.
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That is good news Robert. It is David! I'm glad you posted about your blank (even though I had already sent NFC an email asking about the blanks I received) as it made me reach out again to NFC as I was now sure I got the wrong blanks. I had thought that NFC X-Ray blanks were the only blanks from NFC that had
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Wanted to update my mis-shipped original order for 2 X-Ray SJ-703. Got a rod tube delivered on Saturday with the replacement blanks. Pulled one blank out of the plastic and weighed the blank and it was 1.4 oz. Sounds like I gott the correct blanks. Wanted to says thanks to Alex at NFC for getting this issue fixed for me and get my order correct. Look forward to building on this new X-Ray bl
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L844 or L904 Light Saltwater blanks, depending in preferred length of rod. These have higher upper end of the lure weight VS the Inshore Popping blanks. If he was throwing more lures instead of dead bait, waiting for the reds to come to him, I would go with the popping blanks. Good luck.
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David, this is my first X-Ray blank and I've not built on the NFC Delta blanks. So no reference on either blanks, but it does have raised ridges and not a smooth finish, which per things I've read sounds like the X-Ray blanks? Got a reply from Alex at NFC this afternoon and sounds like they will be sending me a couple of replacement blanks soon. Bought two of the X-Ray SJ-703 and both blanks h
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hey Robert, > > Yeah mine had a label that I think was the same as > yours that I already thrown away, also with the > SJ 703 label in the bag. What is the length of > your blank? If it is 83.5 inches like mine I would > agree that is a big variance. Is the butt diameter > right at 1/
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hey Robert, > > Yeah mine had a label that I think was the same as > yours that I already thrown away, also with the > SJ 703 label in the bag. What is the length of > your blank? If it is 83.5 inches like mine I would > agree that is a big variance. Is the butt diameter > right at 1/
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The NFC SKU for the SJ703 X-RAY is 06406. So the > SKU is correct, but the varience in weight is much > too great for it to be the correct blank. I think > you got a mislabeled blank, contact NFC and let > them know. > Norm Tried emailing, I'll try calling them soon. Thanks.
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just received a NFC X Ray SJ703 Wednesday 4-22 > which I ordered on 4-5. Very impressed with the > product and quick delivery from WA to NC with > everything going on. I was very glad to give NFC > another chance after a not so great experience > about 2 years ago. Whatever Aleks and his team is
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Recently place an order to check out the newly released SJ703 blank. I'm currently building a LMX P-703 & P-704 and really like how those blanks feel in the hand. Look forward to checking out this X-Ray blank and see how they feel (first X-Ray blank). Stay safe out there everyone. This CV-19 really @#$%& for our country and the world. Godspeed.
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Jim Ising Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Peter, The LKW is a K-Series guide, a family of > products that offer a sloped-ring design that > sheds tangles and wind knots. It was introduced > just over 10 years ago and has become a top choice > of rod builders worldwide. The LKW is in the > family. There is no effect on line flow. Jim, wh
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Sounds like someone who will break whatever rod you build him. J/k. You would think after ten years of breaking multiple brands of flipping rods, he would look at the one constant factor. Him. Good luck building him something he doesn't break.
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Lance Schreckenbach Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jawohl herr Dittert. Ich wohne in Rosenberg! Right down the road. I'm going to try the locking wrap on the KT's and see how it looks.
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Lance Schreckenbach Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes you can and I do. I have removed guides (KT & > KB) from rods that I have built that did not have > them and they were still difficult to remove. So I > really don't think it matters but I am OCD and now > I do it every time. Why is it that someone from > Texas always say their fr
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Jason Yu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I’m from Texas too. > > I use (2) locking wraps on my KT runners. Not > needed on the KB, they hold solid. Thanks Jason.
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Robert, > You can use any locking guide on any guide or not. > It is all up to you. > > If a guide foot has notches in the guide foot as > some do, normally it is not necessary to do > locking wraps, because the notches do a very good > job to keep the guide secure. Thanks Roger
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Do y'all (you all), I'm from Texas, use locking or security wraps while using the KT & KB guides? At the base of the ring and guide foot is very wide and I don't think the Forhan locking wrap would look right on these guides. I'm guessing a security wrap isn't necessary on the KB's with the arrowhead shaped foot, but I'm thinking would be advised on the KT's? What do y'all recommend whi
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Finally got my order of PG. Bought the 4oz bottle, as it was twice the cost of the 1oz bottle. Bottle came with two caps, any reason? Once the bottle has been opened, it's best to store in the fridge? At this time I'm going to use it to coat a couple of carbon fiber split grips. The grips are already glued onto the blanks (2 rods). Is there any concern applying the PG to the grips (butt caps &
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can certainly mount your grip onto a mandrel > of some sort and chuck it into a cordless drill. > One hand holds the drill and the other hand > applies the Permagloss with a foam brush while the > grip turns at relatively high speed. Works great, > and can’t be easier. Can also use your rod
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You could sort of swipe it on, although I don't > think you'll get quite the same results. > > I have never tried dipping, which would seem to > require too much finish, but which might work. > > ............ Thanks. Really like that glossy look on that grip you did in the video.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > ............ Tom, very cool video. Any other options for applying PG to a carbon grip, if you don't have a lathe or high speed rod dryer? TIA
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Thank you, Bob!
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