Outstanding Video! Your style of Teaching is Superb! Very Thorough , giving good Info in a Easy flowing manner. Fully explaining every Step. pressure fitting grips was how I was taught in Both the Classes i took here in Cape may Nj 1994 and again in 2004 as a tune up. Will be saving these Videos as a teaching aid to pass on to others. Thank You! Tight Wraps!
Nothing highlights my immaturity more than my reaction to, "bell-end", being used in a professional setting. I did however find this video extremely helpful. Thanks!
Awesome video. I was wondering how much reaming you did on the grip as the rear slid further down the blank when you were putting your marks. Also how much smaller is the I.D. of the grip compared to O D. of the blank.
How do you fit and align reel seats on to stand up rods. Do you fit the ferrule for trolling butts after rod guides are on? What do you do with a Heavy duty saltwater reel seat?
This series is gonna be awesome! I love that it is so easy to follow and understand !!! Gary Delivers it all perfectly!!
Glad you enjoy it!
You guys are giving away all the secrets! I love the mineral sprits trick for the grips.
You bet!
Thank you for showing how to do this. I been trying find out for years.
No problem!
Your welcome buddy! 😊
Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to the series.
Outstanding Video! Your style of Teaching is Superb! Very Thorough , giving good Info in a Easy flowing manner. Fully explaining every Step. pressure fitting grips was how I was taught in Both the Classes i took here in Cape may Nj 1994 and again in 2004 as a tune up. Will be saving these Videos as a teaching aid to pass on to others.
Thank You! Tight Wraps!
Glad it was helpful!
@@AmericanTackle i am a retired Rod Builder and have watched many instructional videos
@@barryd.thomassr.9156 Awesome!!
Many thanks Barry! 😊
Best video I've found on installing EVA grips! Thanks!
Loved this, and the tips along the way
GREAT Video Gary!!
Many thanks! 😊
Nothing highlights my immaturity more than my reaction to, "bell-end", being used in a professional setting.
I did however find this video extremely helpful. Thanks!
what kind of thread carriage are you using, could you do a review on it . It looks interesting. great video
Al engling custom made!
Good stuff....video was well done.
Much appreciated!
Your the best at this
Thankyou Mio!
Great tip
Glad you think so!
Good stuff!
Great video, very informative!
Thsnkyou 😊
Love it!
Thanks!!
That was a awesome video, thank you Gary for the tips and tricks. I can't wait for more videos like this, and as always thank you American Tackle!
More to come!
Thanks Man 😊
Solid.
Thanks for the great video, the question I have is about the thread carriage what brand is it and where do you get them
I've seen guys years ago put shaving cream on blanks to fit foam grips like you just did.
I love this video and helped me a lot in my future build sadly it had to end
what is that thing you used to cut the blank! that screw on thing on your vise, i love it!
It will be revealed in the tools video, but yes its amazing! Top tip: MTB handle bar cutting tool!
It's a Park Tools SG-6
Awesome video. I was wondering how much reaming you did on the grip as the rear slid further down the blank when you were putting your marks. Also how much smaller is the I.D. of the grip compared to O D. of the blank.
No reaming, this grip is a tapered ID, but even if it wasnt this method will work! 👍
Great content!!!!
When you mentioned epoxy applied to the grip is that rod thread wrap finished or the type of epoxy used on reel seat?
Rod wrap finish 👍
How do you fit and align reel seats on to stand up rods. Do you fit the ferrule for trolling butts after rod guides are on? What do you do with a Heavy duty saltwater reel seat?
Hello Alasdair, i choose to do the guides first then glue the ferulle on the back with an alignment tool, tape it untill its dry.
Thank you
@truecustomrods6937
truly gerat vid mate, I just love the whole series. Could you tell us what "dirty thinner" you use?
1 question: What’s the thinner inside the grip for? Insert after completely dry or semi-dry?
Wet... it helps make the grip pliable and slip on super easy
@@BeardedWeirdoFishing thanks for the clarification! Will that not affect the hardening & adhesive property of the epoxy?
@@guamanfish not at all
@@BeardedWeirdoFishing awesome! Good to know, thanks!
Don is awesome!
what do you use for cleaning fluid?
It depends on the job, Acetone for stubborn stuff, Alcohol for most jobs
What thread carriage is that?
Can you use alcohol for the pressure fit?
I hope i never snap my rod.shes a vintage fiberglass peice they stopped making in the early 80s