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Ed,
I build, repair, and totally refurbish rods. I'd be happy to assist in any way possible. Give me a shout on email - [email protected] , and I'll answer any questions you may have. I can walk you through basics, as well as advanced techniques, but there is nothing like watching someone actually do it, or (in my case) finding a good book on the subject. I have several that have taught me a ton about wrapping. I even do custom diamond wraps, etc... on saltwater rods, and some freshwater rods upon request.
Basic tools - very sharp, small pair of sissors, a straight razor blade (single edge, with the gaurd on the other side), a phone book or heavy book like an encyclopedia, a bowl, a spool of NCP thread, rod finish and two coat hangers to make a rod support on your table. I can send you some pics of the basic setup, or if you want to buy a rod wrapping machine, it makes the job so much easier. I was lucky enough to have one given to me that was hand built by a very talented older gentleman. He had passed away, and his wife gave it to me. Store bought machines are probably a bit nicer than the one I have, but I wouldn't trade mine for anything. It's got a lot of character, and it's built more rods than I can remember. A homemade setup can be made from household items you probably already have, and it won't cost you a dime, but the machines make the job easier and faster. Just let me know which way you would like to go.
I recommend that you start with Gudebrod NCP thread. It's the easiest to work with, and the best brand of thread in my opinion, although some prefer Rice and others. The NCP stands for No Color Preserver required, so it saves you a step. For a total novice, I'd have to say Chestnut brown or Black are the most popular colors. It comes out easily, and normally looks nice, no matter what you do with it. But after I wrapped one or two with those, I went crazy and bought most everything Gudebrod offers in NCP, as well as some metallics.
You will have to file down edges of guides to make the transition from guide to blank smoothly, otherwise, you will have a gap in the thread wrappings.
For finish, there are several brands out there, and I like the two part epoxies the best. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the one I use - I'll follow up on this when I get home. I know it's a "Lite" formula, and I put on more than one coat if neccessary. I also like U40 products, particularly their paste glues for putting on cork and reel seats.
Give me a shout. I'd be happy to help. Anyone else interested, feel free to email as well.
All the best,
Glenn
I build, repair, and totally refurbish rods. I'd be happy to assist in any way possible. Give me a shout on email - [email protected] , and I'll answer any questions you may have. I can walk you through basics, as well as advanced techniques, but there is nothing like watching someone actually do it, or (in my case) finding a good book on the subject. I have several that have taught me a ton about wrapping. I even do custom diamond wraps, etc... on saltwater rods, and some freshwater rods upon request.
Basic tools - very sharp, small pair of sissors, a straight razor blade (single edge, with the gaurd on the other side), a phone book or heavy book like an encyclopedia, a bowl, a spool of NCP thread, rod finish and two coat hangers to make a rod support on your table. I can send you some pics of the basic setup, or if you want to buy a rod wrapping machine, it makes the job so much easier. I was lucky enough to have one given to me that was hand built by a very talented older gentleman. He had passed away, and his wife gave it to me. Store bought machines are probably a bit nicer than the one I have, but I wouldn't trade mine for anything. It's got a lot of character, and it's built more rods than I can remember. A homemade setup can be made from household items you probably already have, and it won't cost you a dime, but the machines make the job easier and faster. Just let me know which way you would like to go.
I recommend that you start with Gudebrod NCP thread. It's the easiest to work with, and the best brand of thread in my opinion, although some prefer Rice and others. The NCP stands for No Color Preserver required, so it saves you a step. For a total novice, I'd have to say Chestnut brown or Black are the most popular colors. It comes out easily, and normally looks nice, no matter what you do with it. But after I wrapped one or two with those, I went crazy and bought most everything Gudebrod offers in NCP, as well as some metallics.
You will have to file down edges of guides to make the transition from guide to blank smoothly, otherwise, you will have a gap in the thread wrappings.
For finish, there are several brands out there, and I like the two part epoxies the best. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the one I use - I'll follow up on this when I get home. I know it's a "Lite" formula, and I put on more than one coat if neccessary. I also like U40 products, particularly their paste glues for putting on cork and reel seats.
Give me a shout. I'd be happy to help. Anyone else interested, feel free to email as well.
All the best,
Glenn
Thanks Glenn I will send you an email when I get home from work, any info would be great I plan on just starting with repairing some of my rods and any others I can get my hands on and then maybe trying Building a Rod for myself. I like the idea of bulding the set you are referring too also. I will email later, any suggestions on books to get?
Ed
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Sorry about shooting blanks ont he first one. My comment was that there is a website called tackleunderground.com I think that has discussion forums for rod building/repair, luremaking, etc. Do a google search on it. there is another similar site, but can't recall it right now so will add comments later if it comes to me.
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