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nightprowler

04-11-2007 10:33 AM

rod #3

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here is rod numba 3

nightprowler

04-11-2007 10:37 AM

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my first attempt at diamond wraps

stripersnipr

04-11-2007 05:07 PM

Are those metallic thread over wraps?

nightprowler

04-11-2007 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stripersnipr (Post 482788)

Are those metallic thread over wraps?

no, black D thread.
that is after the first coat of aftcote hence the shine. the 2nd coat is drying right now.

Casper

04-12-2007 02:35 PM

Hi Nightprowler.

I see that you used cork-tape, I 'm building a similar rod. How long did you make the rear grip? How long is the front grip? Are you planning on sealing the cork? Just curious.

nightprowler

04-12-2007 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper (Post 483072)

Hi Nightprowler.

I see that you used cork-tape, I 'm building a similar rod. How long did you make the rear grip? How long is the front grip? Are you planning on sealing the cork? Just curious.

the rod is only 7ft; the reel seat is 14 inches, and the fore grip is about 7 in long. What do you mean by sealing the cork? If you mean epoxying over the top of it, then no. The bottom where the butt is i wrapped masking tape and then epoxied the end cap on. The top end near the reel seat, i wrapped and epoxied that, as well as both ends of the fore grip.

Casper

04-13-2007 02:56 PM

Hi Nightprowler,
Ok, just curious how long the grips were. I made my rear grip 14" long also. Seems right. Thanks.

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