http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/9538/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:46:00 GMT Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:24:31 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/9538/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/72116/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-72116 According to some blank makers I have talked to, wrapping by the ferrule isn't absolutley necessary with today's technology. That being said, I still wrap the ferrules. My personal preference is to wrap within 1/16" to 18" from the end. Most builders recommend a wrap approximately two times the rod dia. at the ferrule. What works for you and looks good to you ought to be fine.

One of two thread wraps... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (pemmel) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/72116 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:24:29 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/72115/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-72115 Thank you for all the helpful suggestions , so far.

Spline:
I've decided to place my guides opposite the spline.
Special thanks to Zenkoanhead for the suggestion to deflection test to confirm spline location.
This really worked! And I was able... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (corlay) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/72115 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:22:24 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71864/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71864 Zenkoanhead wrote:

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you might try the deflection test. thanks!

Yes, I had planned to try and setup a test like this,
more for fine-tuning guide placement;
but it sounds like it'll also be a good way to confirm
my "bend and roll the blank butt end on a flat surface" method
for locating the spline.

]]> feeds@yuku.com (corlay) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71864 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:59:10 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71862/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71862 feeds@yuku.com (Zenkoanhead) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71862 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:32:11 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71850/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71850 feeds@yuku.com (gypsy) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71850 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:49:08 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71838/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71838 Wow is the best way to start any response to these questions.
I think I will sit back and see where this one goes before I add my 2 cents worth.
Tight Lines and Spine Not Spline Loops
Andy M ]]> feeds@yuku.com (OLD YANKEE) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71838 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:14 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71832/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71832
I glue the reel seat hardware together separately. Later, the cork grip is glued on the blank or the assembly is glued on, but not both together. You can't have the components shifting and the already glued component will anchor the other when it is glued. I insure the reel seat is in the proper position on the blank by putting a reel on it with a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Zenkoanhead) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71832 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:11:54 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71831/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71831
2) I use rod builder's epoxy or 30 min epoxy to assemble the reelseat. I prefit everything before I mix up the glue. Glue up the reelseat first, or glue the insert on the rod blank first, or do it all at once. It doesn't matter.

I... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (jgestar) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71831 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:06:04 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/reply/71830/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html#reply-71830 Wow you sure know how to open a can of worms with just three questions.
First off their are two opinions on where to locate your guides vs the Spline. Alot of thinking says the Spline is the backbone of the rod, thus offers the greatest resistance to bending. With the Spline oriented as the backbone and the guides 180 oposite you will get the most sensitive full flexing rod. On the other hand if you locate your guides on the Spline you will end up with a slightly stiffer... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/sreply/71830 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:44:37 GMT http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/9538/t/some-various-process-planning-questions.html
1. Spline
Orienting the guides opposite the spline will (in theory...) result in more casting finesse, correct?
Has anyone found that guide orientation in relation to the slipe affecting a rod's best lineweight?
This blank I have is rated a 4/5, but I really want it to be a 5.
If I orient the guides on the spline, will this help?

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