Hi, Mark!
<< My Fianc�e is finishing up the spey rod she got me. Sage VPS 9wt 14ft
.. >>
Wait... your fianc�e not only bought you the spey rod blank, but
she is also building the spey rod for you? Well, that woman is a keeper for
sure! Marry her quick before she gets away! :-) No C&R with this one!
<< I was just wondering if there was a better way to ensure that it
hardened correctly. >>
In my experience (which is limited), I'd say that the most common
error is not mixing the stuff thoroughly. When you think the mixture is
thoroughly mixed, keep mixing for a while longer. It does mean that your
mixture will harden up quickly and not give you a lot of time to apply the
rod finish to your wraps, but you can always mix up a new batch. It's
better to do that than to apply the finish and find it never completely
hardens up, speaking from personal experience.
Tight lines!
Rex
