Members Woodchuck Posted January 3, 2009 Members Posted January 3, 2009 When you "finish" a rod do you apply it to the whole blank or just where you wrapped the guides?
Wheatenheimer Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 When you "finish" a rod do you apply it to the whole blank or just where you wrapped the guides? Hey Woodchuck! What kinda blank are you working with? Graphite, Fiberglass, Bamboo???? Are you building from a new blank or are you refurbishing an old rod? In order to answer your question, we'll need a bit more info. Good luck and I hope we can help! Kevin
Danoinark Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 As Woodchuck said a little more information would be helpful. If you are talking about a graphite blank then you would only need to apply 'finish' to the thread wraps at the guides and male ferrules, any butt wraps, etc. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Members Woodchuck Posted January 3, 2009 Author Members Posted January 3, 2009 It would be a graphite blank from Dorber or Hook and Hackle. It sounds like a fun project and some of those blnks are pretty inexpensive. Are there some that I should stay away from? I'm a begining fly fisherman so I only have one rod as it stands.
Danoinark Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 It would be a graphite blank from Dorber or Hook and Hackle. It sounds like a fun project and some of those blnks are pretty inexpensive. Are there some that I should stay away from? I'm a begining fly fisherman so I only have one rod as it stands. Dorber makes a fine blank and they sure stand behind them. I have a few of them and all have performed great. Just my opinion but when building my first rod I would go with a two piece blank. For me they are easier to work with, as to lining up the guides, finding the spline, and so forth. If you can get to the Dorber plant in Flippin, Jeff or Ray will help you with any questions and guide you through it as much as possible. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
ness Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Don't know about that particular blank, but some are finished, and some are not. And, if it's not finished, you get to decide whether to finish it or not. John
Wheatenheimer Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Good for you Woodchuck! Follow Dano's advise, when it comes time to put the flex-coat to it, you'll want to only apply it to were you have wrapped thread. Apply the first coat rather thin, put the rod on the rotisserie so it dries evenly. Once the first coat has dried, take an exacto knife and clean up all your tag ends that will be sticking out, then put a second coat on. Another useful tip, when you are mixing up the flex-coat, make sure you mix it up really good. If you don't, it will never cure......it will alway's be tacky! I admit to making that mistake on my first rod! Good luck! Don't hesitate to hollar at us, if you have any other questions! Kevin
Danoinark Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Kevin is right on with his tips. Very good advice for the first time builder. When mixing the flex coat, I always mix on a piece of aluminum foil. It seems to cause less air bubbles in the finish, thereby fewer air bubbles on the wraps. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
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