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19 years ago
Robert Box
I was planning weighing the components and rod at different stages in the build, to try and get an average wrap weight per guide.
I know there will be a lot of variance in the overall weights...... thickness of finish and amount of bond used in the reel seat application, as well as total number of guides used...etc.
I can and do keep my thread wraps to a minimum, as well as applying 3 thin co
Forum: rodboard 19 years ago
Robert Box
92. Digital Scales
I found a $20 digital mini/pocket scale which weighs to 300g in tenths of a gram, and up to 10.58 oz in 100ths of an oz.
Might need to weigh guides in bunches and take an average.
Besides guide weight, i'm interested in seeing how much weight epoxys, threads and finish add to the weight of a finished rod.
www.toplinedigitalscales.com
link to 'mini & pocket' scales
RB
Forum: rodboard 19 years ago
Robert Box
Patrick....great analogy!
Bows and Cutts to 12" on my 6'10" 1wt
....I can hardly wait!
RB
for the 2wt club...
"No one can fish just 1(wt)!"
Forum: rodboard 19 years ago
Robert Box
I work with my room above 70deg, and FCLite stays pretty thin. I usually apply 3 thin coats.
RB
Forum: rodboard 19 years ago
Robert Box
...your son is only 2 years old, and you've already built him 2 fly rods
:P
RB
Great Thread!!!!
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