MH Inshore Spinning - Part 2 - Guide Layout and Testing

[@dwalsh18]

best video i have seen on static load testing

[@fdxcustomrods]

Thank you, Donald.

[@lynkpaul2171]

You taught them to do the right thing by loading the rod, stringing it and moving to guides to their final position based on the actual spacing to achieve ample stress distribution along the parabolic curve of the rod.
At this stage, measure.ents don't matter as all blanks will be a bit different and this is the correct way to space and layout guides.
You and I have the same problem with use of our hands as we want. Mine is from an accident. It gets quite frustrating but nothing with a few swear words now and then, keeps you honest.

[@fdxcustomrods]

It makes me appreciate when they are working well. Sorry to hear about your accident.

[@LunkerFishing]

I guided at a very happy place locally for over eight years. We had a meeting that included Doug Hannon, the designer and creator of the MicroWave Guide, at that meeting to introduce us to that product he sponsored with us. We held a casting contest with identical rods with and without those guide. The MicroWave guides did make a difference in our casting distance and accurate casting. Good video Captain Lee!

[@fdxcustomrods]

Thanks G

[@kennethcjackson3391]

Another well done video I always learn something new when I watch them. Thank you for taking the time to help us that are new to the art form of rod building.

[@fdxcustomrods]

Thanks, Kenneth. You are the reason I do them...

[@donneal1352]

Thank you for your time.

[@fdxcustomrods]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Don.

[@alexsshaves]

I like your Channel very much 😎👍👍

[@fdxcustomrods]

Thanks, Alex. I appreciate the comment.

[@dlredneck5132]

could you do a video on your static load testing equipment?

[@fdxcustomrods]

I sure will.

[@tommymackey8477]

Can you link the make of the grips and reel seat you used. Thanks

[@fdxcustomrods]

Added in the description of the recipe ua-cam.com/video/_HpwoZ4NHw4/v-deo.html

[@CullMeDave]

Do you recommend against using accent winding checks? What’s the cons? Why do you do epoxy ramps?

[@fdxcustomrods]

Not really any cons to winding checks. I just prefer the look of epoxy ramps. It's kind of my signature thing.

[@rubyb6455]

Do you have to use size D thread for the trim bands? Thanks

[@fdxcustomrods]

No. You should use the same size thread as your main wrap. I prefer to work with D.

[@kelvinlloysellis5976]

Hi Lee, I see you are using the alps thread carriage on the CRB track system did you have to modify anything to do this?

[@fdxcustomrods]

Nope. Works just fine.

[@harrydixon6770]

Are you a Harry Potter fan ?

[@fdxcustomrods]

I am. My kids were pre-teen when the books started to come out, and we read them together.