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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 03-18-2007, 08:01 AM   #1
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Make sure mix is perfect 50/50, not a hair off.
Stir well and long, a few minutes.
Apply coats light/thin, don't worry, 2nd coat will cover what wasn't on 1st.
1st Fill under guides, I use a toothpick.
Coat all wraps with brush, I use Flexcoat brushes.
I put epoxy on while rod is at a stand still, not spinning, then let it sit guides up a few seconds so I can wick off the excess that hangs below, if not, excess will sling up guides.
Get rod spinning and and hit the ends of wraps on to blank for a nice clean edge.
I then hit wraps with a little heat, I use propane torch, to remove bubbles and let epoxy flow.

2nd coat, trim off any tie offs that may be poking up with a razor.
Repeat above.

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Old 03-18-2007, 08:03 AM   #2
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Oh, another thing, I warm my epoxy in microwave before I mix it together. I stick both bottles in and nuke 'em 30 secs or so. Makes mixing and applying easier.

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