I only do it if needed I do it to burn off any fuzzes left from the thread Never herd of the heat tightening the thread But maybe it does ?? Flaming the finish depends If there are bubbles in it low heat can help to get rid of them It will thin the finish so they can escape I use a light finish and always try NOT to put bubbles in it as I mix I find two thin coats seems to level very nicely A fa
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mark It will if you let it set up !! When I put CP on I put a wet coat on while turning - But - will put another coat on 10 - 15 min Or less Trying to keep it wet before it sets or drys - or cures - If let to long it will seal Like it should And another coat will not penetrate So the IDEA is to put coats on WHEN WET so it is not one coat over another HARD coat Wast of time
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Reading these posts I still would think that most will get you another tip if you ask
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Yes The tape Prep the blank and you can give some prep to the inside of the seat Better bond Make the bushings Have the seat snug Care full which way you turn the seat on Go over the tape end not against it It will roll up and give you grief Mask any areas to keep glue off even seat
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Next time try to catch it before it sets up this way it is a lot easier to clean off Then you will not need all those products just alcohol
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If you want take a look at Dupli Color Auto paint in rattle cans I like this stuff Several types of primers The paint is not as thick as the ones you were looking at A lot of car builders use it Fast drying and hard And has clears
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Heck Thanks Bill I just learned some thing Did not realize
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This may help
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bamboo fly rods come with an extra tip Others you may find out if you can get one from the supplier ??
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look around for some cheap fly in on the net I have been using it for years I use the thin running line Works well for bad eyes to alien guides also
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NCP with CP in D size Like said pack well
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I like the cork when it darkens It takes on a Golden tone A different color then just regular cork Finish works well also Several thin coats
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Ken is right The top of the foot is a lot safer way to cut into the thread You have to be very careful doing it my way
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My point was that when turning you should not have to worry about sags I find it goes on nicer If doing only two or three guides at a time I do it on the wrapper But if a whole rod on the dryer - To each his own Plus while turning I get a soft brush to go over the guide wraps for any dust
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Colored cork usually does not look REAL good until some kink of clear is applied to bring out the color Posts here have had cork said to look like it was cleared in the pictures of the seller ??? Clear the ones you have and it should look a lot better Tru - Oil is good for this It will not FEEL the same as bare But if you want better color ??
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So easy to let it rotate Just helps to level it better Why the heck not You are doing all the guides Acts just like putting on finish NICE AND LEVEL
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Light heat -- LIGHT do not over heat Razor blade I cut along the side of the foot Then pick and pull it off Careful Don't hit the blank
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Do you think a Composite blank of the same flex and lure weight would have worked better - Yes been a little heaver - Yet maybe not have broken ???? And maybe you would have gotten that fish ?? I know that is a great blank I have read plenty on them here LIGHT WEIGHT - yet could not handle going under the boat Just a thought
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most with CP and finish put a coat on too heavy You should watch and if you have a 9 rpm dryer it may sag The shows to heavy a coat Take some off Watch to make sure it is all level You should not just put it on and walk away - Ya got to baby sit Better two thin coats then one heavy that sags
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Like I said -- Old Dried out making it thick and if a water based can be thinned Several thin coats is a lot better then one heavy coat -- been there done that What CP are you using Also you should try several and see which you like Usually it is user error
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When you find - or think you have found a blank you want to use for a certain lure -- All blanks throw WEIGHT weather it be lure weight or fly line Fly line is the weight Past the tip Come here to see if it will or is good for the lure and or WAY you want to use it Some one here has probably tried it and should know That is what this site is all about -- ask before you spend that money
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Is the CP good or maybe old and may need a little thinning What CP They are not all the same
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Like Tom said it never dries Try the tru-oil
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Very nice job That is out side the box for sure
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I would think a 8 or even a 9 wt If a river fast moving you will need the power for the heavy fish A 4 wt is for trout panfish Try going online and search the river and state you want to fish You should get a lot of recommendations on rods to use St Croix makes a nice blank At least they used too Have not used anything lately Hang in there You will get more posts that have fished this
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If it will not try Fixative over the paper first then the paint There are more ways to skin a cat This way you can lay it flat and it will be easier to paint Experiment
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What about decal clear paper Then put it on just like a decal
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Email the owner or builder I am sure he will be more then glad to let you know tips and tricks
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This may also help
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I would also think a good lacquer clear One or two dust coats This way there is no brushing When that drys brush on a nice coat of finish Not sure what is used but auto pin strippers do sides of cars ??
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