Rob - I have the problem on the rod I built. I'm getting ready to remove the epoxy and wraps and begin again, but would gladly try the lacquer.
Which lacquer did you use? Did it work? Affect the casting in any way? Thanks, Ed > > On Saturday 26 October 2002 01:01 pm, you wrote: > > Eric I would be careful with doing the butt wraps. > Remember wherever > > you wrap thread you will create a flat spot in the blank. > However if > > you want to stiffen up the butt the wraps should do that. > The epoxy > > general tends to remove the color yellow from the color > mix. When you > > mix the epoxy follow the instructions exactly or it will not cure > > properly. You could be left with a very sticky mess. Also > never mix > > less than 2 CC's, use the syringe markings or get it in packets. > > I hate epoxying a rod due to the sticky mess that I can't > seem to get away > from with BD Classic Super Coat. The last rod I built, the > wraps came out > sticky and I coated them with lacquer, even after very > carefully measuring > everything and letting it dry in warm air. But as far as I am > concerned BD > Classic is BS. > > Any ideas on a decent rod epoxy that dries hard without much fuss? >
