Hello, Yes, this is normal on these items. You always need to degrease them before pouring your finish into these dishes.
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Hello, If Threadmaster High build, minimum 8 hours, maximum 24 hours. In this frame time you will have maximum chemical adhesion between each layer.
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If you apply some polish or wax, your decal will not properly adhere to the blank, don't do it. If your blank is coated with clear (no color, just clear) you can apply a coat of thread finish let it cure for 24 hours and apply your decal on this. This coat of epoxy will also serve as undercoat for your decal and make it look ("blend") much look better. Applying a decal without a un
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The real solution is to recoat the blank totaly with clear, that's a long term solution. But for instance, on the area where you write, you can put a coat of guide wrap epoxy, then write, then coat again. In this manner, your ink will be not in contact with blank coating and will not turn pink.
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Hello, Don't know if your problem have something to do with this, but is your blank have color ? If yes, is a translucent color ? When you wipe a paper towel with alcohol on the blank finish, is your paper towel have color on it ? If yes, I think is because st croix blanks aren't coat with clear (no color clear, just clear coat) AFTER they coated it with clear mixed with translucent col
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Hello, Don't know the real diameter, but Fuji size A is much smaller than other A thread. Fuji size D looks the same diameter than other D thread.
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Hello, Not really about the initial post, but a size B thread (more exactly a thread who size the same diameter than competitor size A nylon) will be a great news. Because Fuji size A is way too thin, and D too heavy for light/medium rod. Thank you.
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Hello, By cleaning a clear coating with a chemical (alcohol or other), you can reduce the gloss (flatten) of the epoxy or blank coating. If you really want to cleaning it with alcohol, you must be very gentle and use a soft cloth. Good luck.
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If you want to use this type of product, don't use it indoor (because the fumes). Better to use it outdoor and wear a good respirator.
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I would also said that a few times I have sent request or questions to Tom Kirkman, and he have always respond (and quick) and try to help me on my questions. So, thank you Tom Kirkman and thank you for this great forum. Of course, also thank you to all people who keep this forum alive and interesting.
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And for service of guidesnblanks, you can buy with 100% confidence, I'm a regular customer and never have a problem.
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On guidesnblanks website, plain shrink tube is what you want, I'm 100% sure because I use it a lot ;)
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You can find this type of shrink tube in England, at guidesnblanks.com
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Check with CTS, they have a large choice of quality blanks.
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Again top quality product, the routine with CTS :)
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Hello, In the past I have contact renzetti, but never have the reply. Seems renzetti need to improve their customer service...
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For me Pro paste looks like the first LAMAR epoxy paste, but maybe it's not the same product ?
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Hello, Jim Ising: Since FUJI thread size A is more finer than others brands of threads, is size B thread is program or not ? Please. Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing this video :)
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Hello, When I have open my wholesale account from Mudhole, they was very fast (two day or so). Regards
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Hello, I would like to know if anyone can confirm the presence of a release agent (silicone or other type) inside FUJI reel seat ? Thank you in advance.
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Hello, As overseas rod builder, I have many interest of this magazine, but since international subscription isn't available (I know fews distributor resell it in the world), it's a problem for many overseas rod builders to have acces to this magazine. It's very frustating to see on this forum a discussion who talk about a technique, a product, etc and know (and people said it) you can find al
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Size 6 tip top tube 8 (Fuji MN serie) can be find online in Japan from Matagi. Hope this help.
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On very heavy offshore trolling and stand up types is really necessary to double the overwrap when using size D thread ? Thanks.
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Thanks Billy and other for your answers. I will think about all your suggestion. Thanks again at all.
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For the renzetti lathe: You mention that power wrapper is not good for turning grip, and I totally agree on this, but I speak about the turning motor available (with more power) in option, not the wrapping motor. Anyone have ever use this motor on the renzetti ? Billy, maybe ? Thanks at all for your answers.
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Thanks to all for your suggestion and answers. Since I want a very good lathe (better than I can home made), I think I will buy a renzetti lathe with some options such as the motor turning who have more power than a wrapping motor. Anyone know the electrical power (in watts) of this turning motor ? Thanks again for your help.
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I have find a similar product here in France to remove the wax. Thanks at all for your help.
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In fact, I need to turn very long handles up to 25'', and reaming these long handles in not simple and off center can happened, and mainly with very long EVA grips. For this reason I want to turn them directly on the blank. For information, I have try a homemade lathe (with a drill), but for EVA grips I do keep the speed high because at slow rpm the sanding is not good, but with high speed an
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Hello, I plan to buy a real lathe (not a power wrapper) to make custom handles, and I need some advise, please. My need is a lathe who have a powerful motor, and can handle rods up to 8 foot. I want to turn EVA, cork, and wood. What's the best option ? A modified wood lathe with rods support ? Another idea ? Thanks in advance.
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