FCR New Product Review: The Jon Hood Thread Packing Tool (and a Big Giveaway Drawing)

[@davidsullivan27]

Hello young man. I've been building/repairing rods for perhaps 40 years with some success. The first giant step in raising my game was RODBUILDER magazine. I was so excited in the information I was getting from those pages. The next boost came from KZbin videos, but there were so few at that time. The last boost came today. I found your channel! Wow! I am so impressed with the content and with the the information is presented. I wasn't aware of how much I don't know. I have always dressed the feet of my guides and today I now know all the mistakes I have been making, and now know how to fix those mistakes. Just now I learned of a great tool, which I shall order tomorrow! Thank you so very for your channel and for giving such great info.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much for watching - please like and subscribe! So glad you found the videos helpful...that's what they are for! Let me know if there are other topics you'd like to see. Thanks!

[@davidbentley7104]

I'm getting back into rod building and am so glad that I found this channel! You are concise and show exactly what you are doing accompanied by a verbal description while you do it. So many others skip over many steps that are usually the reason why I am watching it. Keep up the good work. I also ordered one of the 1/8" thread packing tool today!!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much for watching...please like and subscribe! And thank you for the feedback! You will LOVE the tool...they are the best hands down.

[@ericnitz2074]

Hi Bill, thanks for sharing! I went ahead and ordered the 1/8" and it looks great, can't wait to try it on my next build. I really enjoy all your videos, tons of great information and instruction. Keep up the good work.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe. I think you'll love your new thread tool...enjoy!

[@wickeditr]

Late to the party but bought one today! Thank you FCR.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Awesome...I think you'll LOVE it!

[@stevedevries2988]

I just finished my second rod with Jon's tool. This tool is wonderful! A real game changer for me.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

They are awesome tools, right? They don’t look that different but man do they work great.

[@dangremban9607]

Great video...tool is so logical once you see it..

[@Gibson_custom_rods_and_repairs]

Just ordered this tool, can’t wait to get it

[@SaltHeadz777]

Hey Bill, just got a fresh cup and going to hit play...thanks for your continued support on showing us great videos...I got to tell someone the other day who I learned how to make rods, wouldn’t ya know it I used your name...thanks buddie...Roy

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Check out the comments...I'm finally putting the lathes you were so generous to donate to the community and my channel to use! Thanks for your support.

[@cbayless4294]

Great looking tool! I'll be picking up both. Very helpful vid.

[@ctsheepdog]

I had been admiring the tool in your earlier videos and tried to find it online. Then I came across this and put in the order before the vid was over. Thanks for pointing this out!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

It’s an awesome tool...hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Thanks for watching!

[@ctsheepdog]

@@masteringrodbuilding Bill, my next build revolves, oddly, around a Matagi-painted Fuji reel seat painted in Maziori Andromeda which shifts color with the lighting. So I have been on a quest to pick accents and wraps to complement the purple, blue, green tones. First decision was to include some abalone inlays. Next was deciding to employ a Trelikes dragonscale process and your videos were hugely helpful in my education on doing those. Then the layout video "forced me" to buy a layout jig because using grid tape would be a sacrilege for this project. Jim's swirl and vortex variants have my mind spinning but I did find my way to Hitena and their Aurora black thread. I am an amateur but you do inspire and raise the bar quite a bit. Thanks.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@ctsheepdog perfect timing! Glad the videos helped. You could spend a long time chasing Jim Trelikes' work...he's an amazing talent. Nice guy, too! Let us know how this build turns out...sounds pretty amazing.

[@reeltime1]

just got em today. they look and feel awesome. will be putting them to work in next few days .

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Really nice tools, right? I think Jon hit a home run with these. Now if we can get him to work on spatulas for us...

[@PhillipPierceall]

Great tool I just got it last week and it works very well

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! So glad you like it...it's an awesome tool.

[@trevormccrea100]

Awesome, gonna order one right now. Thanks for the info and looking forward to more reviews!

[@trevormccrea100]

Just got mine about a day or two ago. Awesome product! Looking forward to using them tomorrow! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@claytonb6073]

Timing is everything........yesterday I was complaining about the POS tool I currently have.

[@SaltHeadz777]

Just sent him a email and will be ordering tomorrow, looks like a great tool...thanks anything I can do to help you guys out I’m all in....

[@zachariahclift3553]

Awesome thank you for these videos. I like the new product reviews. I’m am emailing Jon as soon as I finish writing this comment.

[@jimmycrainer25]

I just sent him a email, hoping to get a couple ordered this weekend. thanks for the video showing of its use...

[@sliceoflifesportfishing6469]

For the non rodbuilder, I found it interesting to see how rod building can be as addictive as jig fishing.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Those are definitely both addictive. And I am hopelessly hooked and unrepentant...LOL.

[@jygprofishing]

Great video!! Thank you for educating us!

[@TheLevibakker]

Always willing to try new gadgets if they help my rod building game...ordered one today...

[@masteringrodbuilding]

I think you’ll love it! I know I do.

[@TheLevibakker]

@@masteringrodbuilding Thread Trunk and this tool both delivered on the same day! First impressions are that this thing is awesome, and I can't wait to play with it later!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@TheLevibakker Man...that's a great trip to the mailbox! You are entered in the drawing - let us know what you think of the tool!

[@TheLevibakker]

@@masteringrodbuilding having been using this for a few weeks now, I can honestly say that it is truly a great tool. The edges of the triangular end are great for packing threads, and can even get in and make quick work of packing on top of single foot fly guides right up to the last wraps by the ring. The point is great for being able to single out and move single threads at a time, like if you get a a little overlap on a cross wrap. The flat angle and the round sides are both great for burnishing. Three tools that I used to have to keep track of on my bench while wrapping have been replaced with this one tool!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@TheLevibakkerthanks for sharing your feedback. I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@lylefinger315]

Hi bill Your videos are great. My question is when would you use the 3/16” tool vs the 1/8”. Thanks

[@masteringrodbuilding]

So…there is no wrong answer as to which size to use and when. Some straight up prefer the 1/8” or the 3/16”. For me, I tend to use the 1/8” on all freshwater, fly and inshore guide wraps. Especially towards the tip of the rod. I use the 3/16” tool for larger saltwater and surf rods as well as for burnishing butt wraps and tigers etc. If I had to choose one I personally would choose the 1/8”, but that’s likely because I’ve been using a Clemens or Billy Vivona NERBs tool for a long time and that one is also 1/8”. So maybe it’s just what I’m used to? Of course the right answer is…you need BOTH! Hope this helps…Happy New Year!

[@stevehall7542]

thanks for the tips and great vid! placing an order.

[@nicholasbridges8031]

I really appreciate your videos. I am learning more about this craft everyday. Do you know if the tools are still available? Since this was posted 6 months ago. I am just now seeing this video.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You are most welcome….please like and subscribe! YES - they are still available. Just email Jon and he’ll get you hooked up! Email is at the end of the video.

[@jaspercoutu489]

Can you do a video on how you space your guides and select sizes for different rods

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! I can do that - any particular rods of the most interest? Fly? Spinning? Casting? Heavy Offshore?

[@stephenhouseholder7298]

I emailed Jon over a week ago to purchase the tool with no reply. Has he stopped making them? Any more info to purchase ?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

He’s still making them. I’ll bet he’s out fishing. Give him a couple days…if you don’t hear please let me know.

[@williammorrison1320]

Which size do you find you are using more, 1/8th, or 3/16th? I am leaning toward larger. Thanks for showcasing what looks to be an awesome tool!

[@williammorrison1320]

sorry just read thru rest of comments and found answer. Ordering w email right away. Can't wait to upgrade!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Sorry - I missed this originally. I personally use the 1/8 for almost everything...that’s what I’m using in the video. Thanks!

[@markgreen9203]

Would Jon ship one to Australia ? & keep doing your videos they help immensely.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

I honestly don’t know but it can’t hurt to ask! His email is [e-mail]

[@shawnwilson6563]

Is this a good purchase for a new builder? I've been using the plastic one from mudhole, and I just dont like it.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching Shawn - this is an awesome purchase for a new builder. Buy one, take good care of it, and you'll never need another tool again. This type of tool does cost more but it is vastly superior - and more precise - than the plastic type tools.

[@daveknowles3055]

Bill is too polite, the plastic tools are just a cheap piece of *&%$, I am currently using a metal tool but I really like the look of this one and may splurge and replace my current tool.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@daveknowles3055 you are officially appointed as my translator. The plastic tools have their place...it's just that their place is the garbage bin. Or maybe as a door stop...

[@daveknowles3055]

@@masteringrodbuilding I've sent Jon an email. He is checking shipping rates to Canada for me, hopefully it all works out.

[@creekercustomrods6115]

Where do I get one?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! Instructions for ordering at the 14:27 mark. Email Jon at [e-mail] and tell him which size.

[@snowliferwb]

what are you using for your tie off material? i go through my tie offs like every 2-3 rods.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

So...I am using 20# Toro Tamer 16-strand hollow core braid in white. I have literally never had a loop fail. They only go out of service when I lose one. Plus they flatten out really nice (so don't mess with your thread tension on tiny tip top wraps). Finally, this stuff has no waxes or colors on it to contaminate thread like most other braids. A 25 yard spool will literally last you a lifetime: charkbait.com/product/toro-tamer-16-strand-wind-on-spools/

[@colvilleoutfitters3290]

Awesome I have to get one of these. Quick question how are you getting the guide to hold on blank instead of using tape or rubber band? Is it CP?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You need one...these tools are AWESOME. I use Flex Coat Guide Foot adhesive to stick guides onto the blank. One stick lasts approximately 100 years: flexcoat.com/shop/finishes-and-adhesives/guide-foot-adhesive

[@Gibson_custom_rods_and_repairs]

Are these tools still available?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You bet they are. Send Jon an email at [e-mail] - instructions are at 14:25 in the video. Thanks!

[@Gibson_custom_rods_and_repairs]

Just wanted to make sure he was still making them .. thanks for the great videos

[@ematibag1]

What size tool are you using in the video?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Great question...that is the 1/8” tool. Thanks!

[@tkmtwo]

@@masteringrodbuilding is there a situation where you would reach for the larger one?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@tkmtwo so...Jon sent me both. I use both. Both work. I think two things are going on with my preference for the 1/8". First, I have used one for 25 years so it feel 'right' to me. And second I build mostly lighter saltwater (Slow Pitch Jigging) and inshore rods...and it feels like the smaller size fits the smaller rods and smaller threads. But the 3/16" is excellent as a burnishing tool and might help you cover more ground on larger rods. I would honestly buy either with complete confidence. Hope this helps!

[@MrVmarquez123]

Just bought 1 was looking for a hight quality tool

[@masteringrodbuilding]

This one is THE BEST

[@jacobtate8452]

I'll be getting a tool, just sent an e-mail. Do you know anyone that makes the epoxy mixer tool you showed how to make? I don't currently have any metal shaping tools.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Jacob thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe! Do you mean the spatula I used to mix and apply finish? Or the one I used to mix and apply Rod Bond/paste epoxy? Thanks!

[@jacobtate8452]

@@masteringrodbuilding for the finish.

[@musumechem]

Just sent an email, hoping to use these for butt wraps too!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

I think you will be very pleased. Between the two ends there's nothing this tool doesn't do well!

[@skatelife2013]

Great videos, Thanks for your channel. Jon Hood still in business with his packing tools? Sent an email no reply yet.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Yes! He is! And he's been trying to get you but no luck. Try him at [e-mail]

[@skatelife2013]

@@masteringrodbuilding grabbed a set, on its way here. Thnks

[@toddbadgley4449]

Just sent Jon an email

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You will NOT be sorry.

[@jonhood922]

Todd - I did not receive an email from you