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10-07-2003, 12:27 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
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tip problem
i have built something in the neigborhood of about 20 rods, and this has only happened to one of them. i built an all star 1208 spinner two falls ago. i did everything the same with this rod, as i did with those before and after. now, for the 3rd time, the tip has come loose and i have to re do it. the epoxy cracked at the base of the tip tube, and now spins on the rod. when i do tips, i use hot melt rod tip glue, wrap up to and over the tube with thread, then finish with U-40. i can't understand what is wrong with this ONE rod? any thoughts?
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10-07-2003, 01:02 PM
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Maybe one size too large and all them River fish flex it enough to crack the glue?
Maybe its the River Water . . . disolves everything else 
Are you using the same top over and over? Maybe time to try from scrach |
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10-07-2003, 01:04 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
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the tip is the right size. i did switch to a new tip after the first time it broke, though.
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10-08-2003, 11:58 AM
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this is a common problem i have had in dealing w/ all star blanks. email me.
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10-08-2003, 04:43 PM
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I use 5 minute epoxy. put some on both the rod tip and inside the tube with a toothpick.
Be sure you get all the surfaces wet with epoxy then slide the tip on. Don't rely on the epoxy from one part spreading to the other. I put enough inside the tube such that some sqirts out the end when slid onto the tip.
Also be sure to clean the rod beore applying the epoxy. i use acetone damp on a wrag. not sopping wet , just enough to wipe off any surface film.
By now , after 4 attempts , there's probably lots of crap on the tip. you may need to lightly sand with 400-600 grit before the next attempt.
I've been lucky and never had a problem this way. I gave up on hot melt for just the reasons you are describing.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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10-08-2003, 05:28 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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I use Fuji Hot melt glue sticks on graphite rods never had it come loose. the Gudebrod does not seem to hold as good.
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10-08-2003, 06:37 PM
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 what Mike said |
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