Thanks for the heads up!Just a headsup:
I used a dark thread trim band under lighter wraps, burying it before doing one more band at the end. It didn't show through until I put the finish on the wrap...now a varicose vein as a reminder not to do it again....hopefully posting this saves others from making the same mistake.
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Just looks like a build "style" element. I have seen this done on purpose. You can even use it instead of the alignment dot.Just a headsup:
I used a dark thread trim band under lighter wraps, burying it before doing one more band at the end. It didn't show through until I put the finish on the wrap...now a varicose vein as a reminder not to do it again....hopefully posting this saves others from making the same mistake.
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I first bought custom labels online, then I bought a calligraphy pen. Tried all the tips and found one I liked from the kit. Then lightly sanded down the tip to not be so sharp and use Testors Silver Paint. If you get other colors they don’t flow correctly and you’ll have to mix in thinners. The silver and gold flow really nice on one of these pens.What do you guys do to mark/sign your rods? My first build, I didn't write anything on it. But this one I'm working on now (just mounted the cork and taped the guides), I'd at least like to get the rod blank name on it.
thanks!
tim
Hmmpgh, a lot of help you are.Mark my rods? I’m more like this
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On another topic: Do any of you have a source for eva upper grips? I want one like on the right (a little less than an inch OD) but I can only find the ones on the left.
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Just what I was looking for. Thanks!I put the tag ends on the same side as the guides. I also put a tiny (micro) dot of krazy glue where the tag ends cross before trimming.
Btw: That is a cool colour combo..
First time tipping.
I’m done wrapping and ready to trim and epoxy. I’m nervous to trip the tipping tags—any tips to prevent unraveling?
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Is it an actual feather or real fancy thread work?Finished a blank I’ve had laying around, it’s a Korean made 9’ fast 40t 7wt. Made for good practice, I will use it for a steelhead nymphing rod.
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