Norm, I feel a little scatter brained. I miss one of your posts, the one on the 26th. Thanks, you answered, somehow, I missed it. I guess I could have gone with a single over wrap! It's a double over wrap now. I do have a stupid question, If I may? 20 years ago, when I started, (I didn't wrap anything for 16 years until now) I read that color preserver works by not allowing the finish to soak i
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You all have been very helpful, and I'm very grateful for all your input! I have had several conversations about the "tiger thread" with the client. He even said "its just a tool for catching fish, put the tiger thread on and if it fails, we'll redo", but do what you think is best. This is my first, "Big Game Rod" as I live in north Idaho. I've chose to do a double o
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Did some looking and it is similar to Gudebrod Jasper, that says size D. I'm confused as it measures size D, the same size as Prowrap, that is marked size A. I guess I'll double over wrap,
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I only know it by the brand, Prowrap, Tiger thread. The spool says size A TWT. I don't know if it is good for over wrap, or if its decretive only? I measured it and it is .010. I also have some older Gudebrod witch is " variegated" green/black, also brown/black. Gudebrod says size D measures .010", the Prowrap, is what the client would preferer but I would not want to put it togeth
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I'm putting together, some offshore rods. The client wants tiger thread. I have never read or heard if it is as strong as regular thread. I'm going to under wrap with A size, I have some D size tiger thread and was planning on using it for my over wrap. Anyone know if it is the same strength?
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David thanks, your answer is very much appreciated and what I was looking for! I'll make a set of "hole saws" (or plug cutters) out of thin wall copper tubing. If I plan correctly I can make a seres of snug fitting rings to not only hide the cutout for turning but a set of decorative rings inlaid into the but piece (I know I mistakenly said but cap). This will not only be easier to sand
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Thanks for your input, and kind words. I have an 8' bed and a CRB power wrapper. I also built a cork lath, home-made, but very similar to the flex-coat one on an 8' bed. Most of My rods are 4 to 6 weight fly rods. I'm going to make 3 spiral-wrapped 20 to 50 lb., and 30 to 60 lb. off-shore jigging rods with ! 13/8" to ! 1/4"grips. I'm looking for info and opinions how to do the rubberiz
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I'm starting to wrap again after not building anything for 12 years. I've always felt that if I glue rings to the blank, I can make a better end product, as opposed to turning on a mandrel and fitting, as I can't fit as well with a premade grip. The reamers are a different tapper, and pre made, are harder to clean. I've received, an order for some large salt grips, and I'm doing rubberized cork e
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