Diamond Wrap: Custom Rod Building
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this tutorial I demonstrate how to prepare for and create diamond wrap (decorative cross wrap) on your next custom fishing rod build.
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That's the circumference. But very clever 👏
Yes, I know Berry, my mistake. Very glad you enjoyed the video though, and thank you for watching and commenting.
Technically that's the circumference not the diameter. But I understood what you meant. Lol
You are correct, as I misspoke.😂😂😂. And thank you for understanding. Tight lines.
I need to know how to do the end.
Tape it off, and then come back with an over wrap to secure it. As you get closer to the end of your over wrap, carefully cut the decorative wrap below away from the double sided tape. Then continue the over wrap over the cut ends and then tie it off. Hope this helps.
Hello Friend.What threads to use? Thanks.
You can use any colors really, but I used nylon non-colorfast threads.
@@reelbluecustomrodsThanks. I really liked this color combination
2 and 6/16ths is 2 and 3/8ths.
It's important to know measurements
Why use the butt circumference instead of the circumference from the center of the wrap location ?
Because it’s the largest spot in the blank, and then the formula helps you figure the spacing from there.
Just goes to show you don’t have to know how to read a tape measure to do good work 😂
@@jordanbyates - right? 😂😂😂😂. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I like it. I am just starting rodbuilding and this difficult for me.
Thank you very much, and stick with it. It just takes time and practice.
I’ve been using metric. For me, it’s easier and more precise.
That works as well Matt, and thank you for sharing your technique here in the comments block for others to see. Thank you again for watching and commenting.
I may have missed it. What size thread are you using?
Size A David, and thank you for watching and commenting. I also have an ebook that covers the diamonds wrap reelbluecustomrods.com/product/decorative-wraps-ebook/
I like this wrap and I'm going to try it but I was wondering what you were going to do with the second markings you skipped over while wrapping..
hope that makes sense.. thanks nice work
Thank you Jeff, and I’m glad you found the video as a valuable source of information. Thanks again for watching and be on the lookout for next weeks video - impromptu coho fishing.
I am a fan, looking forward to more videos.
Thank you
Love this video! Can’t wait to get my machine and start trying out designs!
Any tips for beginners?
Sorry for the late response Fatty Fishin. As far as having any tips, practice makes perfect and just try new things. Enjoy your time building rods.
what size threads did you use in this video?
I think it was size D thread.
Thanks for making it understandable, really enjoy learning from this video
o. Thanks
Kevin, thank you very much and I am glad you enjoy and find the video valuable. Good luck, and tight lines.
is there any benefit to a coat of finish over your base layer before doing the diamond - in terms of making it easier to pack, etc? Of course the penalty is adding some weight I realize
Thank you for asking. Yes, I think there is a time and a place to do so (and I have done it), but I would lean towards doing all the thread work before epoxy. And here is why. Depending on how much thread work I have, I usually have to apply three to four coats of epoxy for a finished product. That means I could have to apply more than that if I have multiple layers of thread work on top of epoxy. This would result in a finished product with a thicker look to it than normal. Thoughts?
@@reelbluecustomrods Thank you for the video I just subscribed. I will put down a coat of epoxy on my big game rods if I put metallic over 3 layers of nylon on the guides just to be sure I have a good soaking under the guides and the extra weight is not a problem for me. I like to experiment with every rod. Right now components are difficult to find and I'm using some threads from craft stores which can be a challenge in themselves. You do very nice work and I'm looking forward to watching your videos.
@@gman302 thank you for the comment and for subscribing to my channel. Yes, definitely make sure you have enough epoxy on your guide wraps. I usually have three to four depending on how much thread I use.
and what colors?
What colors?
Isn’t 6/16 be 3/8
Yes Aaron, 6/16th’s is the same as 3/8th’s of an inch.
Something i found to make the markings more consistent on the blank is to get your circumference and measure out your markings one one longer piece of tape and get that on nice and straight. I always use a good caliper too.
That is a great technique as well, and yes, great calipers are a must. Thank you for watching.
Wow, very cool craft! How do you finish the ends and what product seals all the thread work?
Thanks Joe, and thank you for watching. Here is a video in how to secure your decorative wraps and you can use something like Flex Coat as your finish.
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Is there a video that describes the one + and one - as a wrap is being done
Yes, and it comes out tomorrow. It will be labeled as Diamond Fade Wrap and launches at 4:00 pm PST tomorrow. It is the first of a three part series.
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Thank you
@@soonerich1 You are welcome.
Circumference
Great catch. I am actually releasing a video tomorrow addressing that mistake. Thanks for watching and tight lines...
@@reelbluecustomrods I'm sorry lol....it was really agitating my OCD lol. Great video I appreciate your content.
@@billbussler3332 No worries, and I appreciate your support. The “diameter” video will air at 4:00 pm PST tomorrow. If you get a chance, please let me know what you think.
Wow, this is dope!!
Thank you very much Caleb, and I am glad you like it.
Does it matter, or do you prefer a certain thread diameter? A…B….or D? Thanks! 👍
Depends what I’m wrapping…Larger size thread diameters can help speed up the wrapping process on your decorative wraps.
Also recommend you watch this video here on thread wraps. ua-cam.com/video/bISuiQ7HREs/v-deo.html
Love it. Great job 👏🏻
Thank you, and glad you like.
Just followed you on Instagram. Loving what I see. Great work.
@@oskee007striperlife - thanks again. Always appreciate feedback and the support.
"Circumference"
I know, I misspoke, but thank you.
how were the edges of the threads sealed?
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What the link I just posted here.
@@reelbluecustomrods Thanks, I am look.
@@voviks9965 - let me know if you have anymore questions.
@@reelbluecustomrods I am just starting, I will have a lot of questions. Thank you
Great video im going to try this on my next build how due you tie off on the end
Thanks for watching David and glad you enjoyed the video. Here is a video I did on how to tie off.
ua-cam.com/video/VyFlQK9vyoc/v-deo.html
@@reelbluecustomrods thank I’m just getting ready to due my first build great video
@@davidjones2173 - glad you liked it, good luck on the build, and let me know how it goes.