Are you talking about the resin that cures by using UV light? I haven't tried that stuff but I have thought about getting some to see what I could do with it.

@@TheFishingHobby Yes I use it in fly tying too, it is great when want to seat something quick

@@TheFishingHobby My favorite out of the ones Iv'e tried, www.orvis.com/p/bug-bond/1Y59?item_code=1Y590400&adv=127748&cm_mmc=plas-_

@@brianstevens3858 thanks! Could it be used as a thread finish or is it too hard to keep even for that?

@@TheFishingHobby I use it as a finish, it's a lot like epoxy, stays shiny and smooth if put enough on and can stack it for extra shine or just barely any for the frosted effect. It is very versatile compared to most adhesives, play with it to see what it can do. Also can put directly over or under epoxy seems to bond to it like it belongs.

I’m glad you found the video helpful and thank you for the for the kind words!

Thank you!

No problem, glad you liked it!

Thank you!

It is fun to me. Thanks!

Thanks!

It is an easy technique IMO 👍

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Thank you, glad you found something useful to you!

D is very thick thread. It is easy to work with because it has a larger diameter. A is the thinnest thread. It is a little harder to work with. A is great for ultralight up to medium duty rods. D is best for medium/heavy and larger rods. If you can find it, size B works well for most anything. It isn't so big that it looks out of place on light rods or so small that it looks weird on heavy duty rods and it is easier to work with because it is thicker than size A thread but not as thick as size D. I hope that helps!

Oh man, should have kept it for parts! If I can wrap a guide on, anyone can!

You can wrap a guide with a cardboard box: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ratza86lz9K9hJ8.html

That is a good idea!

I have done that, it looks really good and to those who know what it means. It's quite powerful.

It is, but it is easy enough. If you have some metallic thread that is finicky, this is the best method I've tried to keep from damaging the foil in it. Handy to be aware of for that reason if nothing else.

Nothing wrong with using the separate colors at all. If it looks good and you are happy with it, it doesn't matter how you get there! I have never built an ice fishing rod. In fact, I've never been ice fishing. I live in Arkansas, so it doesn't get cold enough to freeze anything over during the winter. I do a lot of ultralight builds so I can relate somewhat to the thinner blanks, especially near the tips of the blanks. I would suggest using a little more tension on your thread when wrapping thinner blanks if you are having issues with the wraps coming loose while burnishing AND using a pull through loop that is just a little smaller in diameter than your thread that you are wrapping with. That will make pulling the thread back under the wrap a little more difficult, but it will really tighten up the thread under the wrap so it isn't as likely to come undone while burnishing. I hope that makes sense, if not I can try to explain it differently. I hope that helps. Stay with it and you will get it figured out 👍

Thanks Joe! I say there is no wrong or right way if it works for you 😀 There are a lot of different ways to do things, no doubt about it!

@@TheFishingHobby Yes sir! How are things with you. Hope all is fine. God Bless

@@fiorevitola880 everything is great my way, how about you? How is business going?

@@TheFishingHobby Great! No complaints, except not enough time in a day. LOL

I hear that!

I'm putting a fairly good amount of tension on it and pulling it up against the previous wraps at a slight angle in the direction of the tension from the wraps. I know that must be confusing when reading it, but I hope it makes sense. If that step is giving you some problems, you may find it easier to wrap back up the rod in a spiral, under tension back up the rod and tape it down. If any of that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will try to reword it.

I could sell you one, but I use .039 music wire if you can find it locally. If you can't find any, you can email me: thefishinghobby@gmail.com

@@TheFishingHobby thanks, most folks wouldn't give that information. I really appreciate it.

No problem, good luck with finishing up your wrapper 👍

My tension rods were made from .039 music wire and work very well. Music wire is a type of spring steel, so they will return to shape after they are flexed without any issues. Hope that helps!

Amazon sells it. Also, some musical instrument type of stores may carry it. I have also found music wire in hobby stores like Hobby Lobby.

Thanks very much for your quick and detailed reply. Much appreciated. Tight Lines.

@@TheFishingHobby Perfect. Thanks for the additional information. BTW I think I’ll try the clear gorilla glue when wrapping my current rod project. Have you continued to use it or have you reverted to epoxy? All the best to you.

@@brianconnell4939 I have always preferred epoxy but the clear gorilla glue seems to be working well for a lot of people who have used it for quick repairs. It is easier to work with than epoxy but I'd still recommend a dryer motor to make it easier to get good results. It is easier to remove than epoxy if you ever need to do another repair later on because it is softer than epoxy.

It is hard to say for sure without seeing exactly what is going on in person or on a video, but it sounds like you may not be using enough tension on your thread. If there isn't enough tension on the thread, it will slide around more on the blank. If you feel like the tension is good, it could also be the angle at which the thread is going onto the blank from your jig. You want a slight angle there so that the new wraps are being pulled against the previous wraps so that they stay tight against each other. It could also be a combination of both issues. Those are my best guestimates without actually seeing what is going on. I hope that helps!

I still make and sell them! Here is a link to the eBay listing: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=142777828781&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111 This is a link to the video about using the jig: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZ-aa6absdq6nmQ.html Just let me know if you have any additional questions about anything and I'd be happy to help.

I use machine embroidery thread by Coats and Clark that you can find in the sewing section of stores like Walmart. You can also find it in hobby stores that sell sewing supplies. If you use the machine embroidery thread, you will want to coat it with a water based color preserver before using epoxy.. There is a product called Mod Podge that works well for that. You can find it in Walmart stores in the hobby section or most any store that sells hobby items.

@@TheFishingHobby thank you so much!

No problem and good luck with it!

I've had some issues that have prevented me from making more recently. When I am able to make more, I will have them listed on the eBay link in the description box for this video.

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