Are these really needed. I am.doing my first build but question whether I really need one. If the more experienced rod builders could give us their opinions that would be great.
Not essential but handy for wrapping thread.more than useful for applying epoxy.I knocked together a sevicable wrapper at work.I only bought a rotary fly drier and a thread tensioner cheap of eBay.
garry
Cheers guys. I was lookin to buy one but will knock one up out of oak flooring.
Multiplier reel is a good tip
Paul- I just wrap by hand using a couple of knocked-up stands to support (you can just about see one of the supports in the bottom left here). Also in the photo is the turner I made using a light switch and a motor from an old microwave- it turns the blank at around 8rpm which is perfect for drying the wraps.
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Does the bottle of Stella play an important role? :lol:
Yup!- makes the finished wraps look good! :D
Thanks... I have a Turner. I think that I'll make a wrapper instead of buying one.
After applying epoxy to the wraps how long do you have to wait till you can use the rod.
A home made rod wrapper(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/12/majygata.jpg)
That's all you'll need Paul- looks the part. Must get my finger out as I broke one of my favourite rods last year and need to wrap the replacement tip section.
Quote from: bibio1 on March 11, 2014, 08:17:04 PM
After applying epoxy to the wraps how long do you have to wait till you can use the rod.
I use the high build stuff (I think it's from a company called rod dancer or something similar). With this stuff I use two coats- left on the dryer overnight you can use the rod the very next day.
Will it be Christened on the opening day Paul? :D
No.... wont get to coat thebwraps till saturday night.... i can see myself getting into this for bespoke niche rods.
Bushy,
Thanks for your help. Do you need to keep the rod turning all night and would you put more than one coat on?
Paul,
Yes I leave it running all night. The high build stuff is so thick you could easily get away with just one coat- it's just I find all my mistakes after the first coat and hence more often than not I find myself having to re-apply.
Ok pictures to follow when ive completed
Paul ,just a word of warning .dust is a real menace , i had a problem with a few tiny specks of dust.they show up big time .i had to do one ring again and it was a real pain.
Garry
Thanks garry. Ive seen some on you tube run a quick flame over the wrap so will try that.