Rod Wrapping Thread Size D

Wrapping thread for rod building.

Rod wrapping thread size d.

Thread size a or d. Available in 9 different blends in size a. Gudebrod metallic rod wrapping thread. Nylon wrapping thread has a high tensile strength and is primarily used for wrapping fishing rod guides to the rod blank.

Our wide selection includes all possible sizes and color options for nylon and color treated nylon decorative metallic and braids as well. Discontinued colors and sizes assorted spool styles and sizes. I would like to know if there are specific applications where one would pick size d thread over a. For heavier fishing.

In some cases rod builders will epoxy over the initial size a under wrap before moving on to the size d overwrap. Nylon rod wrapping thread made from 100 nylon color preserver required to keep its original color without fading consistent tension makes wrapping much better and easier completely absorbs finish epoxy all the way down to the blank and spreads very nicely sits perfectly flat on blank and hardly forms fuzz on wrapping and upon razor cut. That said a larger size d thread might be a good choice for new rod builders because it will be easier to work with for example less chance of getting caught when migrating from blank to guide during wrapping. This makes the overwrap much smoother so that when you epoxy the final time you are left with a clean.

Browse around and choose a thread that will. Prowrap versablend metallic threads offer rod builders a truly unique and one of a kind wrapping option. Posted in beginner s corner. Gudebrod nylon rod wrapping thread 1011 gunmetal.

Choose options compare compare items. Everyone s favorite rod wrapping thread. Perfect for decorative under wraps trim bands and overwraps. First wrap the size a thread directly onto the rod blank then set your guide on top and secure it with a size d thread wrap.

For general reference a table of calculated strengths and weights of unfinished gudebrod thread wraps for sizes 2 0 e for silk regular nylon ncp and ht metallics assuming a thread wrap bandwidth of 1 cm around a rod blank of circumference of 1 cm od 1 pi 3 18 mm is available at. I just finished wrapping it using size a thread and i m not sure if i should ve gone with d instead. The versablend thread will make your custom rod the envy of all your friends. Thread work is where your rod building skills can really shine and we carry every type of wrapping thread you will need to make your next rod building project a success.