Gordon We recommend using a small Nicholson mill file. It has always worked for us. Also, we have never had a rod fall out of our Self Adjusting Chucks that come with our finishing motors. Click the link below to see them on our site.
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We don't know how all finishes are mixed, but this is how we mix Flex Coat Rod Wrap Finish. Click the link below to watch the short video
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Steve Check out our short videos featuring our Cork Lathe Setup. These videos show some tips and techniques that answer your questions about chucks and fighting butts, at least how we do it. Hope this helps.
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Gaston Our DL713 is a great place to start, and maybe, end your search. Our USA made, direct drive motor is built to last. Direct drive means you can manually rotate the rod for fine adjustments while wrapping. It comes with a foot control for hands free operation. Check it out on our website by clicking the link below. This and all of our products can be purchased through many of our dea
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Cork is to fishing rod grips as leather is to cowboy boots.
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Mick You can use a mandrel with our lathe set up. Any 1/4" shaft can fit into the chuck of the drill and you can build up masking tape bushings to build up the shaft if your cork is already reamed. Also, a router speed control woks well to control the drill speed in our set up.
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Mick We make a Cork Lathe Set-up that can accept a drill that you might already have and costs less than larger bulky lathes. Click the link below to watch the short video. Many of our dealers are located to the left of your screen.
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Click the link below to watch the new video on YouTube
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We just finished our newest video called, "Makin' a Split Grip." In this video, Roger Seiders, President of Flex Coat Co., walks you through the steps, tips and tricks of how we build a split grip. Its nice to have a power reamer and a cork lathe for working with cork rings. Cork is to fishing rod handles like leather is to cowboy boots. This style of custom grip is all about pe
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We just uploaded another new short video to youtube that we will soon have on our website. This video shows our techniques on how to make a fighting butt for a fly rod. To watch the video on youtube click the link below Also, if you missed it the first go around, our new video on making a recessed hood can be found at the link below.
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We just uploaded a new short video to youtube that we will soon have on our website. This video shows our technique on how to make a recessed hood for a fly rod out of cork rings. We know there is more than one way to skin a cat, but we would like to show you how we do it. To watch the video on youtube click the link below
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Almost all rod component suppliers sell Flex Coat products. Many of them are sponsors of this site and located on the left hand side of your screen.
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Lee Our Small Business Kit includes all the basics for getting started. This kit includes tools, supplies, and instructional materials, everything to get you started. Specifically the kit has our hand rod wrapper and also comes with a gear motor for rotating your rod while curing. Of course, there are many choices out there, and please, do your research, but this is how we do it. H
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Flex Coat Bone Burnishing Thread Tool For many years here at Flex Coat we have used a tool made from a polished cow bone for burnishing and packing thread. This material seems to be the perfect hardness for working your wrap without damaging the thread or blank. Ergonomically shaped, this 5 inch tool fits comfortably in your hand. A really nice thread tool. Stock# BB1....Flex Coat Bone
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These are all great comments. There is more than one way to skin a cat. Practice does make perfect. Here is the link to our pre-mentioned video on how we do it: Mastering Guide Foot Adhesive
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There is a big difference between finish mixed 99.9% and finish mixed 100%. It is our opinion that the finish was under mixed. We have a video on our website about properly mixing finish. See the link below.
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Ok, one thing to think about is there can be a reaction between lacquer and epoxy, also that particular spot could be slightly under mixed.
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There is a huge difference between finish mixed 99.9% and 100%. You might try mixing your epoxy finish more thoroughly. Check out our video on measuring and mixing.
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We have a great little short video on our website about gluing up cork handles and reel seats. Check it out
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