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*Was very surprised at the sensitivity of this rod **enjoyable.fishing** recommend Was very impressed. And the extendable handle really lets you get a great casting action.*
You can clean them with Acetone and then do a fresh water rinse. Or, buy some Trondak U-40 Brush Cleaner and just dunk the brush in a small container of the stuff. Leave it in until you're ready to use it again. Tremendous product.
Thanks Tom but I was referring to the application of the thread finish. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Just wondering your thoughts of going in one direction then going back? Is it just because of the epoxy build up on the brush?
@@madalindrugea9576 Normally, yes. All you're doing to cover the threads sufficiently to prevent damage, chaffing, water intrusion, etc. You don't need a heavy build-up epoxy.
A hairdryer won't speed up the cure appreciably, but it will make the epoxy run more at the higher temperature. (note: the 2-part epoxy contains no water, so it's not really drying, it's a chemical reaction)
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*Was very surprised at the sensitivity of this rod **enjoyable.fishing** recommend Was very impressed. And the extendable handle really lets you get a great casting action.*
Nice work. Working on my first rod right now. Thanks.
Awesome videos Tom. Keep them coming
Well done! Looks good.
I enjoyed watching another excellent video with lots of tips for the epoxy finishing process. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Lots of help
Very elegantly, but simply executed and demonstrated, many thanks Tom
Straight forward no BS great work and video.
Good vid.
Thank's
Great illustrative instruction!!!!
Gorilla Glue Clear worked for me on three old rods. Dries fast and ultra shiny. UV resistant, cheap in price and can be found at any hardware store.
thank's
Nice.....
how to paint properly on the rod, so it is not easy to peel?
After painting the rod, do I have to epoxy the entire rod?
Or could I use a spray can clear coat
Don't coat the rod blank with epoxy. Not made for that.
It seems it is uses quite a large amount of catalyst. What is the dose between resin and catalyst?
1 to 1.
Do you clean those wide brushes or are they thrown away after each epoxy coat for a new brush?
If you clean it how do you go about cleaning?
You can clean them with Acetone and then do a fresh water rinse. Or, buy some Trondak U-40 Brush Cleaner and just dunk the brush in a small container of the stuff. Leave it in until you're ready to use it again. Tremendous product.
Super make
Great info.
Do you disposable brushes and are they nylon ?
Thanks
Doubtful that it matters. The size and shape are more important. I use ox hair brushes, wide and flat.
What name ring guard...
New to rod building, how do you get that silver ring around the maroon colored thread? Is that silver thread itself?
It's a simple trim band of gold metallic thread.
Whata dead level for new Rods ?? Anyone ??
what type of epoxy you used...
Don't remember, Trondak U40 probably. They all work in similar fashion. All are quite good.
What is the name of the type of resin you are using?
Doesn't matter. They all act about the same.
U-40
This is how you do it...
Why rotate back and forth instead one direction of rotation? I never done it so just wondering.
Rotate the rod 180 degrees each turn, doesn't matter which direction you turn it. Turn it only when it needs to be turned.
Thanks Tom but I was referring to the application of the thread finish. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Just wondering your thoughts of going in one direction then going back? Is it just because of the epoxy build up on the brush?
I do it so that I can get finish in both the "tunnels" at the edge of the guide foot uprise and the thread.
Going both ways ensures that you get even filling of the "tunnel" openings. No other reason, really.
Yes, going in both directions makes use of the loaded epoxy on both sides of the brush bristles.
how many layers of epoxy are you puting ?
I typically just use one, although very heavy duty saltwater rods may receive two.
@@TomKirkman1 i want to change the thread on my feeder rods , this is why i am asking you . So one layer should be enought ? thank you
@@madalindrugea9576 Normally, yes. All you're doing to cover the threads sufficiently to prevent damage, chaffing, water intrusion, etc. You don't need a heavy build-up epoxy.
Can I buy epoxy into home depot ?
Not thread epoxy finish, no.
Why not using and Hair dryer ?
A hairdryer won't speed up the cure appreciably, but it will make the epoxy run more at the higher temperature. (note: the 2-part epoxy contains no water, so it's not really drying, it's a chemical reaction)
it blows the finish around... it does work, but its got some drawbacks.
My bersih sdn bhd
My bersih sdn bhd
My bersih sdn bhd
never use a lighter use a torch or alcohol lamp lighter leaves soot
No, the lighter will not leave soot if you will use it as shown in this video.
waltb0069 lol @ someone trying to tell Tom Kirkman how to do things...
concur, cringe, i use a heat gun its great.
You don't need a lamp, you can just use a cotton ball soaked with alcohol, held with cross lock tweezers. That's what I use anyway.
What guides are those?