How to wrap rod guides
Tools needed:
- tape
- sharp knife
- silk or thread
- scissors
- strong mono knotted loop
- small screwdriver
- Gudebrod hand wrapper
- Heavy book method
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DIFFERENT METHODS OF WRAPPING ROD GUIDES
Using Gudebrod Hand Wrapper. -
Using heavy book to control thread.
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Using by hand.
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HOW TO WRAP ROD GUIDES
a)
Take a length of strong Mono and tie a knot. -
b)
To start, cross over the thread. Make sure the guide is taped in place. -
c)
a.Cross over the thread
b.Get the first wrap around blank
c.Add two more wraps, pulling waste end parallel to blank -
d)
Keep pressure and tension on thread. -
e)
After 6 or 7 wraps. -
f)
Push up thread tight with thumb. -
g)
Carefully cut tag end off with knife. -
h)
Continue winding up foot of guide. -
i)
Place the loop of strong Nylon in & continue whipping over & up the thread. -
j)
Cut off the thread leaving 4-5cm long. -
k)
Pass the thread through the loop of nylon. -
l)
Gently pull the nylon loop out. -
m)
This will pull the thread end cap out and in under the whippings. -
n)
Continue pulling thread until finished. -
o)
Move/pull the thread until it is at the side of the wraps. -
p)
Carefully cut the waste thread away. -
q)
Push the thread up together to tighten any gaps. -
r)
Use a blunt instrument like the blade of a screwdriver to burnish the thread -
s)
Tip tops should have thread behind them. -
t)
This is to ensure a smooth transition from blank to tube. -
SINGLE LEG GUIDES
Single leg guides should have thread wound in front of the foot of the guide to help prevent them pulling out.
a)
Whip as above. -
b)
Continue thread forward in front of the guide. -
c)
Pull thread as shown above. -
d)
Pull thread tight against guide. -
e)
After 2 or 3 turns insert the strong nylon loop. -
f)
Pass through & pull out the loop.
