Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Forhan wrap does not need epoxy to keep the > guide from being pulled out. Tom is right when he > says you could not pull it from the blank with > pliers. I will give this a go soon.
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And yes I put epoxy on > my wraps but not to keep the guides from pulling > out. It is just to protect the thread. Disagree.
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think one problem with some responses in this > thread is the use of the term "The Locking Wrap." > There are LOT of different type locking wraps and > they are not all the same same. The Forhan Lock > Wrap is WAY different in that it completely > encircles the guide leg and really d
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kent, > > You do not seem aware of what the Forhan lock wrap > is.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kent, > > I have not said anything negative about you as a > person and have no idea where you're getting that > from. Every time somebody disagrees with you, you > take it as an insult. You've done this several > times now Really? I'd like to see them. I only defend myself when other peo
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And this is without epoxy or with epoxy?
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Ben I don't doubt it for a second, but we have to consider the possibility that it may not be those few extra thread wraps behind your success rate.
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Another issue rarely addressed is thread tension in the guide wraps.
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What he said
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roger wilson Wrote: > > I will then, do a locking loop > operation to form a locking loop to prevent guide > pull out of the wrap. Mhmm.
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Micky Comley Wrote: > Is there a rule of thumb about how many wraps (or > winds?) to make before starting to walk the thread > up the guide foot? > > Mic There is no rule of thumb. In custom rods it is do as you want to. But for some of us engineering and technical details far outweigh any artistic value, and given this consideration, a guide requires thread only on
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Line comes off spool straight. So nothing to choke as said above. I use stripper guides on my bass rods as small as 4 to 5mm with zero problems.
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These rules were authored by the legendary Don Morton: From a book on custom rod building 1. The line should run as straight as possible from the reel to the tip of the rod. 2. The line should form as small of an angle as possible with each guide. 3. The line should touch only the top or bottom of the guides in any fishing position. 4. The line should pass through the guides with no line
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Josh Boege Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I’ve been kicking around this idea of an Ugly > Stick, but upgraded. Quality glass blank. I do this same thing. I am not about to take my $300 plus custom bass rods into saltwater use. I catch some huge reds and snook, some measuring close to 40 inches long. Good size fish. And I use glass rods for saltwater
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American made. Gary Loomis. I'm in.
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > For those that speak of casting problems with > braided line on casting gear ... I am wondering if > it's possible that the problem stems from the size > line being used? Finally! Now we are getting somewhere... I use only braid on all of my reels and have zero casting issues with it. Casts muc
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PVC pipe from Home Depot? With removable cap pieces? Add magnets if wanted. I would just shove the end up into the front of the bed in a corner and depending on how it fits, just tie the upper end down that lays on the top of the bed side. and one tie down will keep it in place. And you can access it by a removable cap. Slide rods in and out. Cheap. Simple. Effective, and quick and easy in and ou
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Terry Kirk Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kent, there are more who think like you do but it > is just not worth the argument to try and change > minds. I know. I know. I know. Nothing any of us can do about it but thanks so much for this comment. I'd just like to say that I never try and make someone change their mind. All I can do is provide
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mike has not broken any of the forum rules, nor > have you. > I suppose I interpret the rules differently. "Rules - Rod building is a decent and rewarding craft. Those who participate in it are assumed to be civilized individuals who are kind and considerate in their dealings with others. Please
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Terry Kirk Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kent, there are more who think like you do but it > is just not worth the argument to try and change > minds. > I was introduced to Don Morton > many years ago at a Duck River gathering where he > gave a seminar on spine. I was fascinated with > his teachings and off hand I know of no ot
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kent - I flat out gave you the physical reasons > that what you are saying cannot happen. Please > look into the physics of 'lever arms" and > "inertia.' > > Now I am positive you are just trolling everybody > here...... You are just plain wrong. Just because you want to make i
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To previous comment: No, you did not because first of all you did not get what I was saying. You came up with something else out of it and responded with your mistaken understanding of it in an emotional angry way. "This is why I said and still think you are trolling this message board just for your own fun. If you are not then please provide me with the law of physics that would cause a
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You are welcome to this opinion however ad hominem it is. And I say you are out of line with that worthless comment. But rest assured for some time the thought has been mutual to a growing degree which is why postings are dropping for myself and... it does go both ways Mike. It is not all one sided and just because you choose to disagree with everything does not make you 100% right and me 100%
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Hi Kent, I seem to recall those maybe being made by a small rod company in Harrison, AR. They made private label rods for various companies. Reb-Rod in Flippen, AR. might be another source of info, since they also did batches of private label rods of all kinds. Also, there was a company in western Arkansas near Fayetteville, but have no info on them. If I come across more info, I'll get
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Joe Vanfossen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Simply put in scientific terms, if the accuracy is > off, you calibrate your instrument, if the > precision is not adequate, you change the tool. > Bingo! Nailed it right there! Gary Loomis says spining the rod is calibrating the instrument. And if precision is not adequate, you change the too
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Aaron Petersen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lastly, > > There is no disrespect meant in this discussion. I > respect you and your contributions here as well as > your spiral method. One of the hardest things to > discern in typed conversation is tone. I would > like to assure you there is not meant to be any > ill tone to my re
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John DeMartini Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > To those who build on the spine. I respect your > opinion and without judgement will take a bullet > to protect your right to do so. > > I build along the straightest axis, please afford > me the same courtesy. Absolutely! Everyone has a right to their opinions and none of us should be be
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Aaron Petersen Wrote: > Google pulls info from several websites including > paid promotional sights. So no I don't trust > google because it is parroting market slogans from > firearms manufacturers, wikipedia (which is not > citeable), forums full of ignorance, reddit, and > other uncredible sources. > OK. > A target being just a white sheet means you defi
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Posting this as an FYI for those not aware of what all Gary Loomis is famous for... and it is not just fishing rods... Gary Loomis is obviously a brilliant thinker.. and I for one am glad he brought his genius into fishing rods. He changed the world with them. Patents by Inventor Gary A. Loomis Gary A. Loomis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing incl
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Well said even if we disagree on some things... keep in mind the man who Loomis acquired from Boeing, is not the same man who built the Loomis factories! That Boeing engineer was just a graphite applications engineer in aerospace design and engineering and what Gary wanted him for was to help him develop the materials for his blanks and antennas- same thing really. A graphite specialist.
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