Tom
On Feb 15, 2004, at 7:06 AM, Tony wrote:
Forgot to mention.
I use Denatured Alcohol to thin the epoxy if it starts to thicken before I finish the wraps. I would hesitate to use the thinned epoxy over the writing. The alcohol might smear the ink. Don't ask me how I know.
Tony
Tom Davenport wrote:
My rod building marathon has helped me do a better, faster, job, but there is one problem I haven't been able to solve: It is the long, thin coat of epoxy used to cover the logo/rod information and builder signature. I haven't been able to get it to look like it typically looks on commercial rods. It doesn't look terrible (someone less critical might not notice), but when looked at from the side it is obvious that the thickness varies in places. I have assumed that the rotating rod would smooth it out perfectly during curing, but it is has never been perfectly smooth. Might it have something to do with the thickness of the epoxy? Do I need to thin it a bit when doing this part of the rod? And if so, what should I use for a thinner?
Thanks, Tom Davenport
