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I have spent a LOT of time trying to solve the thread tension problem and have finally come-up with a solution that provides smooth, fully adjustable thread tension. Basically forget about the spring. I use a threaded rod, two UHMW plastic washers (very low friction) on each side of the spool, and two opposing rare-earth magnets instead of the spring, A single nut at the end is used for te
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Thanks for all the info guys. I think I have a good understanding now of the various methods of spiral wrapping and stress distribution for guide placement. I feel comfortable with the my current line distribution under load and am ready to go and do some test casting this weekend to try a few things out. Thanks again for all the help. Richard.
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Thanks for the info Charlie. What are you defining as the flex point (120 degree?) Is that the first point where the blank makes a 120 degree departure from the axis (180 degrees) of the blank? Quite honestly I can make a rod bend differently depending on what direction the force is applied to at the tip end. If the force is applied to the tip directly 90 degrees from the rod axis then t
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Just curious what you guys have for a distance between real seat and butt guide. My set-up looks similar to Erik's but my transition occurs lower down on the blank. My blank must flex more toward the butt as the lock-up point is just into the butt section. (I am defining the lock-up point as that which flexes more than one-half inch off the axis of the blank when the tip is flexed to 90 degree
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Clyde At what distance from the reel is that one guide on the butt? It seems like there would be a lot of distance between the first and second guides if there was only one on the butt ...just can't picture it. Perhaps my guides on the butt end are too close together? Richard
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First off - I have read the thread started by Jim Rippe and do not want to prolong such a lengthy (but entertaining) discussion. Just want some simple feedback. I am building a 10.5 foot spiral wrapped salmon casting rod. I have a total of 12 guides placed after the stress distribution test. This includes a total of 8 guides on the tip section and four on the butt section. Does 12 guides on
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Thanks for the responses. Christian: Would it be safe to assume that a single foot ceramic guide with one wrap would be approximately the same weight as a double foot snake with two wraps. And of course the single foot wire guides would be the lightest alternative of all? Richard
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I have recieved a comment from an "old-timer" friend that he had tried single foot guides on a fly rod and has since changed back to double foot snake guides since the line kept getting tangled in the single foot guides. Any feedback on this comment? I have never used single foots before and am trying to make an informed decision. Thanks; Richard
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Thanks Tom.
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How do I get a back-issue of Rodmaker Volume 6 - #5 (i.e., spiral wrap techniques) for delivery to a Canadian address. It appears that the online request from Rodmaker magazine does not accept Canadian postal codes. Richard's Rod and Reel appears to only offer the annual subscription. Thanks Richard S.
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To begin, I have been lurking on this site for over a month now and have obtained tons of information on my soon-to-be new hobby – this is a great site! I have found myself buying books (Kirkman, Clemens, etc.), building equipment (rod holders, thread holders, drying assembly, reamers, etc, etc.), and practicing my thread wrapping techniques. I would like to say thanks for all your help thus fa
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