i'll suggest you to cut the arbor in 2 pcs and place it on blank with some gap and fill the gap with rodbond my concern is not the epoxy strength but the arbor strength. my first experience with SK2, the arbor broke when i accidentally twist the reel with the method above the blank will have direct glue contact with the reel seat
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Jim, maybe we used different type of DNA, i've used common DNA that available here in indonesia Roger, that's great.i'll try it in my next build thanks
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this is my third experience installing fuji SK2 with the WCS winding check i always wipe out rod bond excess with clothes + DNA alcohol but it will resulting the paint become dull what are you using to wipe the glue excess specially on the WCS winding check? thanks
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my suggestion go to the biggest fishing forum and see the member quantity then go to the biggest rod building forum and do the same thing from this data you can get raw calculation
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Mike can you explain about 50%carbon + 50%kevlar composite too i have difficulties with them since they are stiffer and harder to following foam shape specially in rear end and what is your youtube account?i'll subscribe it thanks
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i think we can use it to prevent treble hook corrosion in saltwater lure, maybe in the future it will be cheaper
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i have experience before for accidentally applying epoxy with slightly wet brush water content in the brush change the epoxy color to milky white in the wrap and mixing cup in your case i think the CP you used are water based and it's not completely dry when you applied epoxy over it
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check this topic
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first thing running my mind when talk about white grip is made from foam+fiber sleeve with good PU coat i think they will white last longer
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X2 on Roger in first coat i always mix my finish in 2 batches 1st ONLY for all wrap edge 2nd for the rest of the wrap second coat i only make 1 mix and apply in all wrap only
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Thomas. i'm with you..original idea and design deserve "royalty fee" not just a blank and open announcement LOL
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i have idea to cut the arbor to small ring and placing it on blank with some gap then fill the gap with rodbond so the blank have direct contact with reel seat i'll test it in my next build
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i have installed it using graphite arbor that include on reel seat kit before after the rod bond cured, i test put a reel on it and i accidentally twisted the reel seat and the arbor broke(at trigger section) now i reinstalled using masking tape.it more heavy than arbor but i think it stronger
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with carbon sleeve and foam we can imitate it.. just add few layer coat of black doff paint spray on it ;)
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if i was you, i will sponsoring any local tournament with your rod as a prizes this will give you benefits in the future IMHO
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you can try barlows tackle
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Charles, if you want to look Fuji measurement you can check this link download the 2012 catalog and take a look page 22 this catalog also help me with any fuji reelseat measurement
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Phil, just recieved and read your email. many thanks :)
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Sorry Phil i didnt realize it hidden. this is my email ernestsebastian052@yahoo.com few days ago when i have to shown this rod to a potential customer his finger ring leave nasty scratch all over it it's embarasing enough so after that i follow Mr Tom sugestion to
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Phil, do you mean using zip ties?if not please could you send me the email too? thanks i used zip ties and have good result with it. but still have a problem with finishing top coat with epoxy that i get from rileys it easily scratch, and now i still experimenting to applied PU clear on top of the epoxy
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in indonesia it's only cost you $1.5-$2 for 1 brand new drying motor and $6-$9 for sewing machine motor for power wrapper unfortunately shipping cost from here to US is very expensive
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wood glue+water
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34mm is recomended spacing by fuji
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i have email alex before to ask about price their micro this is the copy of alex's quotation from my email Retail Pricing: MZCT BC 4-x.x = Kigan Black Micro tops - 4 ring in tube sizes 1.6 (4.5) to 2.8mm (7) Coalite Ring = $2.75 ZCG BC 4 = Kiigan Black Z Guide size 4 Coalite ring = $2.26 ZCG BC 3 = Kigan Black Z Guide size 3 Coalite ring = $2.26
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if it still wet you can pull it by fine needle/tweezers 1 by 1 that's how i deal with fiber from dust particel
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The point of CP is to seal the thread so the epoxy > cannot penetrate into the thread. The epoxy does > not need to reach the blank - the CP will reach > the blank. > > ............... how about to fill the tunnel if epoxy can't penetrate trough the thread to the blank?
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sorry to jump in and ask Tom with another question if i would wrap fuji KB/KT micro(without forhan's lock) is the 10% could be more essential to guide holding strength ? for now i always avoid regular nylon, but in some shop they offer regular thread kit with good price thanks
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Hi I tried to email you but yahoo keep send me failure notice did your server has a problem? Ernest
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i cant answer your question because the only tiger pattern i did just black and white(mimicking giant snakefish) but i have read in another board that you can "predict" your tiger outcome by taking bottom layer picture with your phone(or any low pixel camera) before any finish apply and watch it through thumbnail or you can simply resize those photo to smaller size
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what material you use for the inside? and how about formulation for locating the stripper?
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