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Jimbo · 02-09-2007, 03:48 PM

I was inspired reading about using parachute cord for the rod handle, so I thought I'd take someone else's advice and see if rod building was for me by taking apart an old rod and putting it back together. I used what I think is a fiberglass rod with a foam butt . The problem is that foam in front of and behind the reel seat is entirely glued down and not coming off easily. Is there a solvent or recommendation of something I could try that won't weaken the blank but will let me get the old stuff off?

02-09-2007, 03:48 PM	#1
Jimbo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: S. Yarmouth, MA Posts: 1,604	Rod rebuild I was inspired reading about using parachute cord for the rod handle, so I thought I'd take someone else's advice and see if rod building was for me by taking apart an old rod and putting it back together. I used what I think is a fiberglass rod with a foam butt . The problem is that foam in front of and behind the reel seat is entirely glued down and not coming off easily. Is there a solvent or recommendation of something I could try that won't weaken the blank but will let me get the old stuff off?