Re: Richard Walker 10ft fibreglass rod
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:54 pm
the only way to make a proper job of a worn spigot is to cut back the female . take off less than you think you need because if you take off too much you can't put it back on .
i scribe round the blank and then use a junior hacksaw , rotating the rod and gradually deepening the cut . i don't find the need to tape the female before i cut although using a wrap of tape is a good way of marking where to cut .
i would not use Bonda on a f/w rod , but that is personal preference . there are good 2 pack rod finishes available that give much better working time, which is handy if you do not have a lot of experience with quick drying products. another preference i have is the avoidance of hi build wrap finish . it is ok for a sea rod - they take a lot of punishment , but i don't like hi build on a f/w rod .apart from anything else it adds weight to the tip
for a 1970s rod i would use a good quality yacht varnish with uv protection - from a chandler - not the local hardware store , and if you can get the use of a spinner / dryer , do so. that will allow you to apply more varnish without the risk of runs and drips .
i scribe round the blank and then use a junior hacksaw , rotating the rod and gradually deepening the cut . i don't find the need to tape the female before i cut although using a wrap of tape is a good way of marking where to cut .
i would not use Bonda on a f/w rod , but that is personal preference . there are good 2 pack rod finishes available that give much better working time, which is handy if you do not have a lot of experience with quick drying products. another preference i have is the avoidance of hi build wrap finish . it is ok for a sea rod - they take a lot of punishment , but i don't like hi build on a f/w rod .apart from anything else it adds weight to the tip
for a 1970s rod i would use a good quality yacht varnish with uv protection - from a chandler - not the local hardware store , and if you can get the use of a spinner / dryer , do so. that will allow you to apply more varnish without the risk of runs and drips .