It depends on what look you are going for. If you are looking to have a straight line the rod then one thread at a time is required. Otherwise eight at a time will work and give a different look. Expand this picture and you will see the result of wrapping in bands.
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The stuff I get is white, but yes it is lightly sticky. I try and fill the weave with epoxy as I wrap the tape around the blank.
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Use the mesh drywall tape. It will allow support along the whole length.
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The can trick works for Lumiseal as well.
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Those look amazingly like the ball markers used in golf.
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Then do a thread wrap in the split grip :)
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If it gives you the finish that you want, then it is approved :) It sounds like a good method.
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Rayon has a tendency to fuzz up. Search here for Rayon for other issues.
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Rayon has a tendency to fuzz up. Search here for Rayon for other issues.
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Fuzz will depend on the type of thread. stick with polyesters and nylons and you should be good. Rayons and cottons have been known to have issues.
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The ferrule is built into that tip over butt blank. I would do a wrap on the ferrule, as close to the end as possible. The wrap would be about twice as long as the diameter of the blank. I have used American Tackle guides on the blank in the past.
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Are you referring to the tidalwave, titanium set? Rumor has it there is an even lighter set coming out.
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I have a Bluegill rod in the planning. Having to wait for the new, lighter weight Microwave guides. :(
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My tensioner applies pressure to the spool, not the thread. I use a spring with a tiptop secured to it to provide a constant (nearly) tension on the thread when backing up. The end of a rod blank would work as well. For the Fly tying bobbin, hang some weights (couple ounces) from the frame of the bobbin to supply the third hand. I haven't tried this, so it may not work.
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Another option may be to create the new handle and add it to the existing by epoxying pins from the existing handle to the new extension using the existing holes.
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Did you want the Black overwrap to be transparent or semi transparent?
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Don's website is
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I like to work with my hands, I like to fish, and i like to learn.
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That I how I get RodMaker Magazine. :)
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Check for a mailbox/reshipper in Niagra Falls/ Buffalo. I get things shipped to Ogdensburg (15 minutes from the house) and go and pick it up. :)
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Define fast or slow. I turn about 30 RPM, but the best finish I have gotten was by hand turning. This could have been due to the slow speed or to the thinner coat of finish.
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you just found the secret of the Dragon Scale Wrap :)
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Don't forget to feather the ends of your diamond pattern threads after you have 5 to 10 tight wraps in your tie off.
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Great:. Your previous work with snakeskins looks great. Welcome back. :)
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MaryLou: What reel do you plan to use? what are the guide sizes at those locations?
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send an email to support@proproducts.us and ask for the MSDS sheet. They should have that information.
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Jim: Send me a 10 count of each guide style and size and I will measure them for you free of charge. :)
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Correct.
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For using Lumiseal, once dispensed from the paint can, I use the bottom of a soda can(full) that I cleaned and let dry. I use what I need of the dispensed Lumiseal, and let the rest dry. Right before dispensing more, I remove the Lumiseal from the bottom of the can.
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