Will do mate.Texas wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:02 pmPlease do materb85 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:59 pmLove your work Anth
Am building a few rods at the moment which are slow going with work getting in the way.
Is there any reason you went the Epoxy from the rodworks instead of 24hour araldyte it may be something you can source a little cheaper.
I have found the rodworks fantastic in helping me select the right components. Might have to do a post on my next build.
Cheers Gra
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Thats some great DIY stuff, well done.
been meaning to clean the cork handles on a few of my rods myself, but have decided to keep them as is. i was told metho is great for cleaning them.
also found that CF drag washers on my reels was tainting the grease into a black colour, so i have switched back to felt washers for now. could be the type of grease i was using, will have to investigate further.
been meaning to clean the cork handles on a few of my rods myself, but have decided to keep them as is. i was told metho is great for cleaning them.
also found that CF drag washers on my reels was tainting the grease into a black colour, so i have switched back to felt washers for now. could be the type of grease i was using, will have to investigate further.
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Your a magician Anth. :thumbsup:
Now go work on your tinny for spring
Now go work on your tinny for spring
There is always more to learn , fish to catch , places to see and friends to make.
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You're right but I've found when you use a resin/epoxy that isn't flexible on grips/reel seats they sometimes come lose if they get twisted a bit too hard. Not that I've done much rod work but this stuff is magic and haven't had a problem with a grip or reel seat since.rb85 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:54 pmWill do mate.Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:23 pmThanks mate. Make sure you put up some pictures of your work. Keen as to see it.rb85 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:59 pmLove your work Anth
Am building a few rods at the moment which are slow going with work getting in the way.
Is there any reason you went the Epoxy from the rodworks instead of 24hour araldyte it may be something you can source a little cheaper.
I have found the rodworks fantastic in helping me select the right components. Might have to do a post on my next build.
Because i already had it from when i fixed a loose reel seat on my Daiwa presso trout rod and I've found it to be really strong and pretty flexible for how hard it goes. It doesn't crack or peel back off the blank when flexed
Fair enough the epoxy required for guides with brands such as flowcoat won't crack or peel. The requirements for grips etc isn't as critical from what I have learnt.
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I've never had that problem. Try using Cal's drag grease. even with felt washers it improves the drag. Also try cleaning the carbon washers with metho and drying them before applying the drag greasepurple5ive wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:14 pmThats some great DIY stuff, well done.
been meaning to clean the cork handles on a few of my rods myself, but have decided to keep them as is. i was told metho is great for cleaning them.
also found that CF drag washers on my reels was tainting the grease into a black colour, so i have switched back to felt washers for now. could be the type of grease i was using, will have to investigate further.
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I can't get motivated with this weather! I did the reels and rods to avoid working on the tinny.. :Dsmokin_reels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:59 pmYour a magician Anth. :thumbsup:
Now go work on your tinny for spring
I'll get onto the tinny this week 100%.. hopefully..
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Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:19 pmI've never had that problem. Try using Cal's drag grease. even with felt washers it improves the drag. Also try cleaning the carbon washers with metho and drying them before applying the drag greasepurple5ive wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:14 pmThats some great DIY stuff, well done.
been meaning to clean the cork handles on a few of my rods myself, but have decided to keep them as is. i was told metho is great for cleaning them.
also found that CF drag washers on my reels was tainting the grease into a black colour, so i have switched back to felt washers for now. could be the type of grease i was using, will have to investigate further.
the carbon washers on the luvias (2004 and 2506) scored and deformed the alloy backing plate on some big fish (snapper and mulloway), so i dont think ill use them on finesse reels again.
heard many a good thing about the cals, will have to give it a go.
Thanks!
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Thats fair enough mate at the end of the day you have to do things the way you want too.Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:14 pmYou're right but I've found when you use a resin/epoxy that isn't flexible on grips/reel seats they sometimes come lose if they get twisted a bit too hard. Not that I've done much rod work but this stuff is magic and haven't had a problem with a grip or reel seat since.rb85 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:54 pmWill do mate.Sinsemilla wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:23 pmThanks mate. Make sure you put up some pictures of your work. Keen as to see it.rb85 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:59 pmLove your work Anth
Am building a few rods at the moment which are slow going with work getting in the way.
Is there any reason you went the Epoxy from the rodworks instead of 24hour araldyte it may be something you can source a little cheaper.
I have found the rodworks fantastic in helping me select the right components. Might have to do a post on my next build.
Because i already had it from when i fixed a loose reel seat on my Daiwa presso trout rod and I've found it to be really strong and pretty flexible for how hard it goes. It doesn't crack or peel back off the blank when flexed
Fair enough the epoxy required for guides with brands such as flowcoat won't crack or peel. The requirements for grips etc isn't as critical from what I have learnt.
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Anth, you are the Dude.
Best DYI thread I have read. Very detailed, very informative and easy to follow. I always wondered how the cork grips were looked after.
I second the point about resin/glues. I try and steer away from any that aren't flexible, for any application.
Now, I'm going to intentionally forget all of it , as I'm a hack , , , , and if my rods and reels know how the right way to be looked after is, they are going to mutiny . They do get cared for but I know I should do better. I do service my reels and rods regularly (as best as I can) but like I said, I'm a bit of a hack.
The only rod I have that has a cork grip (and old style wooden butt) is a Frankensteined rod that is my fav Gar Rod. I clean the cork up with , , , , stop reading and turn away now , , , , with a soaped up Dish Scourer. I'm hoping that in my twilight years, while I'm on the Jetty fishing for Gar, the young'ns then are going to say , , , , "man, those old blokes have got some old gear" , , , , I think there may even be some scales from my first garfish on that rod still
Cheers, Bugs
Best DYI thread I have read. Very detailed, very informative and easy to follow. I always wondered how the cork grips were looked after.
I second the point about resin/glues. I try and steer away from any that aren't flexible, for any application.
Now, I'm going to intentionally forget all of it , as I'm a hack , , , , and if my rods and reels know how the right way to be looked after is, they are going to mutiny . They do get cared for but I know I should do better. I do service my reels and rods regularly (as best as I can) but like I said, I'm a bit of a hack.
The only rod I have that has a cork grip (and old style wooden butt) is a Frankensteined rod that is my fav Gar Rod. I clean the cork up with , , , , stop reading and turn away now , , , , with a soaped up Dish Scourer. I'm hoping that in my twilight years, while I'm on the Jetty fishing for Gar, the young'ns then are going to say , , , , "man, those old blokes have got some old gear" , , , , I think there may even be some scales from my first garfish on that rod still
Cheers, Bugs
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Cheers bugz. Nothing wrong with a dish sponge and some soapy water. Whatever gets the job done i say.Bugatti wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:25 pmAnth, you are the Dude.
Best DYI thread I have read. Very detailed, very informative and easy to follow. I always wondered how the cork grips were looked after.
I second the point about resin/glues. I try and steer away from any that aren't flexible, for any application.
Now, I'm going to intentionally forget all of it , as I'm a hack , , , , and if my rods and reels know how the right way to be looked after is, they are going to mutiny . They do get cared for but I know I should do better. I do service my reels and rods regularly (as best as I can) but like I said, I'm a bit of a hack.
The only rod I have that has a cork grip (and old style wooden butt) is a Frankensteined rod that is my fav Gar Rod. I clean the cork up with , , , , stop reading and turn away now , , , , with a soaped up Dish Scourer. I'm hoping that in my twilight years, while I'm on the Jetty fishing for Gar, the young'ns then are going to say , , , , "man, those old blokes have got some old gear" , , , , I think there may even be some scales from my first garfish on that rod still
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Cheers, Bugs
If you got the time give what I've done to mine a go. The grip will come up brand new! She'll be good for another 50 years
Anth