I need to paint a portion of a bright pink blank white because I want to use white threads in a dec butt wrap and I don't want any bleed through (yes, I will be using CP). I have some of the small bottles of acrylic craft paint. Is this a good option or should I get something else?
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Thanks guys. I'll look into the one from Angler's Roost. I did discover the PacBay Quickline in my search. A search for feedback on this line provided meager results but common cents data looks promising. Has anyone used one of the Quickline flyrods to give a review?
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Just checked... Greys and Echo does not sell blanks, only finished rods. Dan Craft can put one together form multiple rods that have done a good job (I'm told). Other options?
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A friend is looking for a good blank to be used in flyfishing comps (euro-style nymphing mostly). I heard good reviews of the Grey's Streamflex 10', 4wt. I'll seek out pricing on this blank but wonder if others know of other options I should consider.
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Follow-up question.... What is the preferred solvent with which to thin 2part epoxy?
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Raymond Adams Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The tutorial in the link Kurt posted is authored > by Jeff Shafer Oh, yes. Absolutely correct. Not my tutorial. Just finishing off a rod on which I attempt the same thing so it was fresh in my mind where I had seen it. Its pretty easy and straight forward.
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Here's a good one if you are looking for the spiral effect.
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I used it for a very small part of a project (last minute decision and didn't want to wait on shipping). It worked well for me. It does shift quite a bit so definitely use CP if you want to keep the color. I think it behaves a lot like Madeira. I tested it without CP and Threadmaster epoxy and didn't see any issues with fisheyes or other defects.
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Haven't tested over paint. Wouldn't the metallic silver tinsel give a better effect?
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I plan to put down a base of silver flat tinsel. I did a test with orange that looked pretty good so I assume it will work with the red as well. It is on a little 3wt fly rod so don't want to do a double wrap of thread.
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I am going to do some candy apple red guide wraps. I would like to use Madeira 40 since I am getting used to working with it. Does anyone have a recommendation of what color will give me the best effect. I will use the same color in a butt wrap but will use CP for the butt wrap (not on the guide wraps).
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Great coaching, thanks guys. I will have to work with my cheapo dryer as it has a slight wobble to it. I think i can get it under control. It turns about 20 RPM so I should be able to get it to work. I'll figure out something to use for a hand rest. Thanks again. But just to confirm; it sounds like no one is using a masking tape of any type.
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I was looking at Doug's photo of his guide wrap (very handsome wrap, Doug). And it got me thinking. I've got 5 rods under my belt, each an improvement on the previous. One of the things that I need to improve is the finish edge of my epoxy. I want that perfectly straight razor edge and I haven't quite got it yet. I once tried using scotch tape as a masking edge but it didn't work too well. Anyo
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Thanks for the advice guys. I have some of the U40 so I will use that on the cork.
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Well I hope I didn't screw up. I glued this together the other day with Elmers woodworking glue. It doesn't say anything about being waterproof on the bottle. I glued it up before Jay's comment about the exterior type (didn't know there was more than one). So before I commit to gluing this to the blank I would like to see what others think. Should I go with my repaired grip done with standard Elm
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I received a grip in the mail that was slightly abused by the USPS. Its broken in 2 but the pieces marry back up cleanly. I believe I can glue back together without a scar. I plan to use a piece of threaded rod with necessary washers and nuts to use as a clamp. I have the following in-house: Rodbond, Gorilla Glue, Elmers Wood Glue. Which would give me the best results? Any other tips appreciated
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Great notes already. Thanks guys. Keep them coming. And Ken, you're right. It was the black thread that I set as real tight. I was diligent on pulling the pattern threads tight each time I moved them and starting from the center of the pattern I pulled each thread left and right after tie off was done. My plan is to put this pattern over the scar of a broken rod repair.
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I've done one and only tiger wrap. I'm posting because it was exactly as you described, black and silver base, blue overwrap, 3 coats epoxy in between. I'm not real keen on it. I think the reason is the silver. Its just a bit too sparkly for me. Strangely, it looks great on overcast days though. If I were doing it again I would probably do it with Tom's suggested black and white base.
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I posted a pic of my first attempt at weaving. I did it on a scrap blank for practice. I tried doing it first with an 'old school' method a friend explained and nearly blew a gasket. I looked and studied and figured out how to make my own loom/jig that actually worked pretty well. The weave went pretty straightforward with a surprisingly low level of cursing. It turned out well but I think I will
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Here is a link to the FTC site that explains the standard.
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Adam Curtis Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How much does he charge? Nice find! Was quoted $30 for a custom color. E-mail me if you want contact info.
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Found a fellow in Golden, CO that can make me one in just about any color imaginable.
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Does anyone know of a source where I can get a pre-made acrylic insert for a skeleton fly seat? I don't do any turning of my own so need one already done.
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Well, now its a toss up. The article says use a plug and an outer sleeve. Roger's response (and another rodbuilding friend) says not necessary since its down in the butt section of a 4 pc rod. I would rather not put the outer sleeve if its not necessary for aesthetic reasons but the owner uses the rod for NY salmon fishing. Will I be open to failure if I don't out the outer sleeve on or will the
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I'm glad to have seen this post. I am doing a repair for a friend. Broke the butt section of an 8wt fly rod. I fitted it with internally with a 6" section of a scrap blank (3" overlap at each end because of some splintering). I was just going to just wrap over the existing scar and then epoxy. Do I need to put a piece of blank over the outside as well?
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I've worked with metallics in guide and butt wraps. I too learned that control of thread tension resolves most of the problems. Thanks for the quick responses.
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I'm going to teach myself how to do a simple one color weave. Would it be a mistake to use a metallic thread? I want to do a deep metallic blue over regular black background.
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Yeah, thanks Woody. This last wrap I loosened up from my previous wraps and I noticed it was easier all around. Maybe a bit more will do the trick.
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This was my third attempt at a closed wrap. I am getting better with each one and faster too. Couldn't quite close it though. Had 2 threads that had to be overlapped in the black background. You can't see them in the final work but I know they're there. They just wouldn't fit no matter how hard I packed. I'll get it on my next one though... I know I can, I know I can. Do any of you burnish
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My camera shoots at 10mp. I adjusted the size of the file with editing software. You should be able to find this option with whatever you use to manipulate your photos.
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