Single Inlaid Turns and Single Turn Trim Bands

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A not so short video - upon request - that shows how I do single inlaid turns and single wrap trim bands. In this video, I use some high contrast Fuji threads to demonstrate how to:
Wrap an inlaid turn 5 wraps into a guide wrap
Wrap a single inlaid turn in the center of a guide wrap, and
Wrap a single inlaid turn at either end of a guide wrap
The threads used in this video are Fuji UltraPoly NOCP Size A in colors 020-Candy Apple Red and 002-White. The guides I wrap are Fuji FBCKLAG10H and CCKLAG10H guides. Both the Fuji thread and Fuji guides can be found anywhere Fuji products are sold including:
The Rod Room - www.therodroom.com
Bingham Enterprises - www.angelfire.com/ks/bingham/
Mudhole Custom Tackle - www.mudhole.com
Get Bit Outdoors - www.getbitoutdoors.com
Angler's Workshop - www.lurepartsonline.com
Jann's Netcraft - www.jannsnetcraft.com
The flex coat guide foot adhesive I use can be purchased at any of those places or found here: flexcoat.com/shop/finishes-an...
Hopefully this helps. Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! Let me know if you have questions or would like to see other videos!

[@drewpy601]

Very good. I really appreciate just enough elaboration to cover the objective. You're an excellent instructor. I'm 61 yrs old and just now getting started w/the rod building. I like how you DON'T take it for granted that everyone has been doing this for several years. I'm going to go back and see some of your earlier vids to get a different perspective on some of the beginner steps. Thank you once again.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much for watching…and for the feedback. Please - like and subscribe. Thanks!

[@stevehegi9438]

Bill, thank you. I’m an older retired Navy Corpsman that never had a hobby. I live in very SE Georgia on the Georgia-Florida line and tend to fish the intercostal waters of St Mary’s River/Cumberland Island. I bought some blanks and gear from Mudhole and plan on building rods. You have made all of this understandable. Again thank you.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Well thank you for your service. For what it's worth, one of the true luminaries of modern rod building was a Navy Corpsman himself...James Labanowski aka Doc Ski. You have the right pedigree to be destined for greatness! You should check out his channel - he is a great teacher and a good man.

[@jeremybertuch7662]

Mate thank you that was one of the simplest tutorials on trim bands I've seen

[@danbarbush3687]

A COUPLE OF GOOD TIPS VERY CLEAR TO WATCH AND VERY UNDERSTANDABLE.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe!

[@chris.catignani]

Great video....@5:52 "Straight edge..". Straight Edge life sXe.

[@frankfrok1265]

Definitely the best tutorial on single thread wraps. The results are exceptional. Congratulations. I can only aspire to do half as well. Frank

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...so glad they are helpful. Please like and subscribe!

[@wolffwh]

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[@pvancelette]

@@masteringrodbuilding - definitely the best tutorial on single thread wraps!!! I’ve been practicing on scrap rod to emulate your skill. Thanks ever so much for making this video!!!

[@worklife4221]

Thats a top video buddy I learnt a lot just subscribed

[@adventuresinrodbuilding]

Nice detailed description. Wish I knew these little tricks when I started.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Me too! Thanks for watching.

[@billytripp4849]

One of the best tutorials I have seen! Really appreciate your time and detail.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanHarley]

Great video Bill - never seen you with the goatee before!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching! The goatee was an ill-advised COVID phenomenon and did NOT last long.

[@bradtrites2384]

Thanks to this video, I am about to cut all the wraps on a rod I was just finishing. So much great info here in one video. Thank you!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Well...the goal was to help you build not necessarily destroy! But so glad you found it helpful. Please like and subscribe!

[@michaeljwagner7968]

Best way I’ve seen, thank you for posting.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe!

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Thank you Bill, I'm learning a lot from your tuitional vids & putting it to use. Made a Finish Spatula out of a stainless dinner knife & used it for first time today using that same technic, what a difference 🙏. Second coat tomorrow to cut the edge in. Grateful Stevo

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Nice! So glad the videos are helpful. Let me know what other topics you'd like to see.

[@robertmason3009]

Masterclass! Thank you so much for sharing your skill and expertise

[@YL-mc9oz]

If there is a good thing that has come out of Corona so far this is your amazing videos - well done to you for the investment !!!

[@slyflea]

Great tutorial. I appreciate all of your examples of single trim band placement being in one video. Your concise explanations, coupled with clear visuals, will make practicing these techniques much more enjoyable. I just finished an underwrap that has five single black trim wraps - one at either end and three in the center where I placed the hook keeper. I just learned two things from watching your video that I wish I’d done on my project. 1) I should have finished the underwrap with a couple thin coats before wrapping the hook keeper. I used size A metallic and I was getting a little pull through with the top layer into the under layer. Next time! 2) I used a different technique for my single trim wraps. I like your methods much better. They look nicer and seem much simpler to accomplish (though I’ve not tried it for myself yet). I will give them a go on my practice blank before I continue to the guides on my current project (my wife’s birthday present). Thanks again for a superb instructional video. I’ve liked and subscribed so I can keep tabs on your contributions.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much for watching...glad the video was helpful. Let me know if there are other topics you'd like to see.

[@jacobsonjf]

I’ve got one of those Clemens thread tools. Must try your single thread inlay at the end of my wraps. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@markfauzi5587]

At the minute 24:15 and afterwards: my problem solved! Thanks for the nice tutorial. All the best, Mark.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

So glad it helped...thanks for watching, Please like and subscribe - more to come!

[@markfauzi5587]

@@masteringrodbuilding , Already subbed. 🙂😀

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@markfauzi5587 thank you, sir!

[@paulmcdonald9074]

I would like to add this little tad bit of info watched this video couple of times to try this. I would just like to say you are very good at what you do, because you make it look very easy and so straight. It takes time and trial and error to make it look as nice as you do. Can't stress enough how much I appreciate your help. By the way for those of us who are just starting it helps so much to learn a correct way to do these things to make rods that really have great appearance.

[@derrickhouse7063]

the best trim band tutorial I've seen on KZbin. you gained a sub.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad the video was helpful. Appreciate the feedback!

[@itsallalie3769]

Great tip on the hollow braid. I happened to have some 20# 16 hollow. Amazing how well it works.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching…please like and subscribe! That hollow core is so good, right? And it lasts FOREVER. I think I have loops that are older than 9 years and they are still in service!

[@itsallalie3769]

@@masteringrodbuilding So far I see no wear on the 16 strand. I have the better part of a 2000 yd spool of the 20# left so if the loops last up to 9 years I'm set until the 30th century.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@itsallalie3769 LOL...I have a couple of those big spools, too. We are definitely set!

[@daveculver4700]

Excellent instruction.

[@lifeintheliliesfishing9840]

Gorgeous single thread inlay method!!!

[@owenbosen4254]

Great eye for detail. Thanks for sharing your method with us.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe.

[@frankfrok1265]

Very neat and great technique. Frank

[@edgewater210]

Thank you for posting this video and for the detailed instruction you provide.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You bet - thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe!

[@craigcampbell2687]

Nicely done

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching, Craig. Please like and subscribe!

[@dale5418]

This is the first video of yours I've watched. So obviously subscribed less than 10min in. Hands down the best instructional video I've seen on this. Besides the purpose of the video I was watching your overall techniques. Picked up so many little things you were doing while wrapping. Simple things that seem to make it much easier and made sense. Stuff I haven't seen from many other videos. And great direction and explanation on every step. So thank you very much. Look forward to new videos. And of course have alot to catch up on.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Deadstroke thanks so much. So glad the vid was helpful. Hope to drop some more vids soon!

[@claytonb6073]

I just subscribed. I'm new to rod building and have watched a 100 different videos. You answered so many of my questions in this video. I appreciate your attention to detail.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks Clayton B - so glad you found it helpful. Welcome to the world of rod building!

[@bigdfc1864]

I'm relatively new to rod building, but am only focusing on fly rods (wrapped with silk) at the moment. I'm soaking up as much knowledge as possible and your tutorials are second to none. I really enjoy your OCD / anal retentive attention to detail. It makes everything that much nicer and as described in the video..."shows your mastery". Keep 'em coming. I know I'll keep watching. Well done, sir!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much BIGdfc...I appreciate you watching. I am going to be doing a video to specifically show some of the tricks of the trade used by the glass and bamboo guys. There are some tricks to translucent wraps you should check out. Stay tuned...and please like and subscribe!

[@bigdfc1864]

Falconer Custom Rods Done and done

[@robertfrance6843]

excellent video, nice job on the trim bands, no gaps i like that. will definitely try your style. also liked the fact that you wrapped behind the guide, will definitely due that in my future builds. thanks !!

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for the great video. Your technique is very helpful

[@Bridgestreetnursery]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching…please like and subscribe!

[@leonardmadera1010]

BTW...Amazing tutorial video. You helped me with growing my wraps

[@kengroeschel3867]

Nicely done video

[@krisbennett9852]

Thank you. I've learned so much just from this video

[@albertyork3573]

Really helpful video. Just the right amount of detail. Thanks so much.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe...and stay tuned for more videos.

[@jimphilp1987]

Great video! Thank you

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching…please like and subscribe!

[@gradyglass4076]

Your skill is awesome. I enjoy you videos. 👍

[@louielouie4187]

Great job thumbs up

[@3MinLures]

Good tutorial 👍🏾👍🏾

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching…please like and subscribe!

[@akmalulfauzichannel8589]

Yes thank you mas

[@joshmoret]

Great video thanks!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

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[@MrPerforations]

thank you, most helpful.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You're welcome!

[@djradrs199]

Great Info !! I especially like the Guide Glue stick only seen a couple rod builds and I've seen tape & rubber bands. ..... I'm hand tying my own Bass JIgs now and Rod Building is something I've recently thought about looking into trying....( Jig Rods ) thanks for sharing the Juice

[@SaltHeadz777]

Great video, just ordered the “white 16 strand hollow core” for my tie offs. Building my workbenches this weekend. I’ll send you photos of the rod building room.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You will be glad you did - the 20# lb Toro Tamer 16-strand Hollow Core in white is the best tie off material ever...by like 100 orders of magnitude. Conservatively. Would love to see your shop photos!

[@SaltHeadz777]

[e-mail] is my email, I’ll send you my rod building bio and what I plan on doing...thanks

[@pasqualemancini9986]

Sei davvero bravo, congratulazioni.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Grazie mille per la visione!

[@coreymagill2178]

Thank you.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You are welcome. Hope it was helpful!

[@ralphwaltrts5994]

Excellent video. I've learned a great deal from watching your video. Question, could you please tell me where you purchased your triangular tipped brenishing tool that you were using in this video. Or did you make it? Again very good instructions, straight to the point, and held my interest.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! Please watch my other videos - there is a video specifically about that thread tool. It is called a Jon Hood Thread Tool...you can order them from Jon directly. Instructions are towards the end of that video which can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXbKgoGggpV5qNE

[@richardhardin3926]

Met you at ICAST with Angling with Adria yesterday.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

It was nice to meet all three of y'all - thanks for stopping by. It was a great show!

[@jcarry5214]

Really nice method, makes so much more sense than what I've seen. Nice and slick. How are you holding that guide on the blank? Is it something that is still flexible for alignment after the fact or is it glued down?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! So, I am using Flex Coat guide foot adhesive to attach the guides prior to wrapping. I've been using this for 20+ years. It works for all guides from rollers down to size 2 micros - great stuff. And YES - you can absolutely move the guide around for guide alignment purposes after it's wrapped. The adhesive stays on the bottom of the guide foot like a cushion. I honestly don't know why you'd ever use bands, zip ties, mono loops, tape...heck anything this else. This stuff is magic and one stick lasts like 20 years. You can find it here or wherever Flex Coat products are sold: flexcoat.com/shop/finishes-and-adhesives/guide-foot-adhesive

[@jcarry5214]

@@masteringrodbuilding I'll be damned, never heard of it. I tried zip ties once and almost burned my house down in rage. then I was using little strips of electrical tape and it was... okay. Okay on double foots, almost not on singles. Just about to start going again after 5 years off so I am well pleased to see this. Thanks.

[@Zircon_215]

Great explanatory video! In your first wrap, you mentioned when doing the locking wrap that it wasn’t as elaborate as the Forhan locking wrap. Does any of your videos illustrate the Forhan locking wrap?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! I don't have a video on the Forhan Locking Wrap but an excellent detailed tutorial is on www.rodbuilding.org and can be found here: www.rodbuilding.org/library/forhan.html

[@Zircon_215]

@@masteringrodbuilding I had already liked and subscribed.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@Zircon_215 thanks!

[@richhandrick3895]

Great video - you inspire me to be better! How about a challenge though? I’d love to see a master such as yourself wrap up an ice fishing noodle rod! I do ok, but your insight would be awesome! Butts of these blanks are 4-6.4mm, and tips are .7-1.0mm. Super fun to build but by far the biggest challenge I’ve found!

[@matthewbrown5677]

Very skilled…

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching, Matthew. Please like and subscribe!

[@MrBigFishJoe]

Great instructional video. You are a good teacher and I appreciate the knowledge, I am just doing some research on whether or not to rewrap 6 of my saltwater rods so they all match. Question: what rod wrapping machine do you use? Or what would you recommend for a beginner. I am a fairly skilled woodworker so I hope that may help.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks so much for watching - I appreciate the feedback. Please like and subscribe! I personally use a modified Renzetti Master Rod Lathe. The Renzetti is by far the best IMO...I should confess that I developed that opinion by buying and then replacing virtually every machine out there. If you are serious about the hobby, I'd recommend getting the Renzetti. Better to buy once, cry once. And in the very slight chance you are not delighted: there's a reason you never see them for sale used. You can easily sell it if it comes to that (but I'm not aware of that happening...even once). If you are a skilled woodworker you might also consider building your own. A couple things to consider if you go that route. To me, you need the capability to run at least three colors of thread at once, the ability to apply tension to the thread spool (not the thread itself), and the ability to back up slightly/reverse a little under tension. I prefer the thread coming from over and behind the rod (like a Renzetti) but that is personal preference. The ability to wrap a one-piece rod 8' long is really nice as well but may not be required. I also don't power wrap even though I have that capability with the Renzetti...definitely something most can live without. Don't want to give you mixed messages but a lot of guys enjoy making their own wrappers...you might fall into that category. Hope this helps!

[@doug2202]

Nice. Video. Keep them coming. Do you use a thread for all your guides, on the under wraps and over wraps?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

So I use size A almost exclusively. I will occasionally use size D for the underwraps on heavy duty offshore and surf rods...or to complete a repair if the original rod was wrapped in D . But for everything else I use A. It takes longer but it looks much better to my eye (it's kind of High Definition compared to D) and is actually stronger since you get so many more turns of thread on a guide. Hope this helps.

[@drbankston]

This is an outstanding video about trim bands. I only wish I had viewed it before I made a custom 3 wt fly rod for my cousin. I used the side-by-side technique and like you I find it somewhat offensive to the eye. It just does not look clean. The technique in this video is much cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback. Please like and subscribe!

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

A true master 🙌. Really amazing work, the best I've seen really.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe!

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

@@masteringrodbuilding quick question, what do you reccomend I do for adding trim bands if I already tied off the guide and main wrapping thread. Is there a way to add a trim band in the end by itself, without showing any lines so it blends perfectly.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@coloradodirtbike5930 Yes there is a way - watch my video 'Invisible Guide Wraps and Tagless Trim Bands - Fiberglass Special'. At the 17:01 mark I show you one way to add trim bands when you have already tied off the wraps. Full disclosure this technique is more difficult to get clean...and you will have to do at least three turns - but it works very well.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

@@masteringrodbuilding thanks a lot. I been watching rod building videos, and started my first rod build four days ago. I got everything finishing so far except the final finish. Should I do multiple layers of finish (light coat and let it dry, then apply another?). And if I do multiple coats of finish, should i use the alcohol burner in between coats to get rid of any bubbles, and would you wet sand the first coat before applying another coat?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@coloradodirtbike5930 so this is really worthy of a whole other video (which is in the works) but generally do the first coat of finish and make sure it is very light. I apply the first coat to the thread wraps only and rotate by hand for a while and then remove all the excess that will sag and drip off leaving a very light, saturated coat. If you still have bubbles at that point very quick, very gentle heat from a distance will remove bubbles...alcohol torch or lighter is fine. Once that coat sets, go back and trim any fuzzies with a sharp clean razor blade and apply your second coat. On this coat I go off the edge of the wraps and onto the blank on both ends of the wrap. Again, completely coat the wraps but then let all excess sag and remove it. In most cases this is all you need for guide wraps...another coat (or two) is typically required for butt wraps. Yes you can sand but I only sand if my butt wraps and really wavy/lumpy after several coats. Sand along the axis of the blank by hand using a hard backing object (scrap piece of wood or plastic is fine)...do NOT just sand by rotating the rod. I start with 220 grit and work down through 600 grit...finish with grey Scotchbrite. Once the finish is level (you have sanded off the high spots) apply a final, very light coat of finish. Hope this helps.

[@joogled3177]

I tried your way of looping the thread end under the wrap right through, but everytime I tried it trimmed it a fray would remain out side (a real pain). I'll stick to my way trimming the thread end short then pull it through so the end.. ends up hidden.. I think .I've done your idea of doing single inlays probably 25 yrs ago, it's a good method. Providing you're using the same size threads.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! Yep - nothing I'm doing here is new (or my idea). And like I always say - there is more than one way to do everything. The most important thing is finding a technique that works for YOU. If you are happy then don't change anything! It's a really good point about the size of threads. This single inlay needs to be done with the same size threads or the inlay thread needs to be smaller than the main thread. Using a larger thread for the inlay doesn't work well. Great point!

[@paulbeaulieu723]

Another great video again.I am redoing 2 stand -up halibut rods.I never did these before,when you do do the under wrap do you put the finish on before you wrap the guides on or do you finish all at the same time.Thanks again.Paul.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching Paul. I personally always finish the under wraps first - usually two light coats - before I wrap the guides. I also often do one wrap of the guides, finish that, then do the second wrap over the guides. I use size on all but the biggest surf and trolling rods. And then it's not because A is not strong enough - just to hard to wrap such large guides.

[@paulbeaulieu723]

@@masteringrodbuilding Thanks again for the info. Stay safe. Paul

[@anonymousanonymous7311]

Hi Can you do a video on a triple wrap on saltwater rod? I would like to see your process. Love your content, keep them videos coming Happy Wrapping

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe. I'll see what I can do on the heavy duty guide wraps. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@anonymousanonymous7311]

@@masteringrodbuilding Subscribe. Make more videos on How To. Happy Wrapping

[@fishkid234]

I keep hearing about those lock wraps but can you explain how it locks the guide or how it helps briefly?

[@robertfrance6843]

Just a quick question, i see you use the guide foot adhesive to mount your guides. After you finish wrapping the guide if you have to make a slight adjustment can you still move the guide with that adhesive on it? Thanks

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! Great question and the answer is YES - when using the Flex Coat Guide Foot Adhesive you can easily reposition or adjust guides after wrapping. And what I have found with the Flex Coat sticks (vs. generic hot melt sticks I have tried) is that the glue sticks to the guide foot - not the blank - when you reposition them. Although if you get good at putting them on often no adjustment is necessary. Hope this helps - let me know if you have questions!

[@Jigjunkyz]

Excellent video! What burnishing tool and where can I pick 1 up from? 🙏

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching…please like and subscribe! That is a Jon Hood thread packing tool. Instructions on how to order are at the end of this video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXbKgoGggpV5qNE

[@Jigjunkyz]

I reached out to him already thank you for the reply! 🙏

[@VictorJJaime]

Will you ever make a video for a fade wrap?

[@silvioguerra8233]

Can you do a video about fade wraps?it would be sooo useful.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Great suggestion...I'll add it to the list. In the meantime, here are a couple of great fade wrap videos. From Casey Portier at VooDoo Rods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNpoSQpqpqpJo Here's another from Hector Rojas at HM Custom Threads: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4aYaJqbrclooK8 Hope these help!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

This may be a dumb question, but im new to this. What are you gluing the guides on with before wrapping them?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

No dumb questions - I touch on it at 2:14 or so...Flex Coat Guide Foot Adhesive. Link to purchase is in the description...thanks!

[@pvancelette]

Can the flex coat rod guide adhesive be used on top of an under wrap thread? On my double-footed guides for a 13’ surf rod, I’m planning to underwrap first. Then I would like to use the guide foot adhesive to temporarily hold my guide in place on top of the underwrap. Will this disturb the finish absorbing under the foot? (Of course I can go try a test first, but you might have already figured this out. I enjoy your videos a lot. You are my “GoTo” reference for rod building.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! The process you are describing is EXACTLY what I do on heavy surf rods or trolling rods or land-based shark rods. Any rod with an underwrap, I layout, wrap and finish the underwraps first. I typically do two very thin coats on teh underwraps. I then go back a few days later (depending on which finish it is - Flex Coat is suitably hard in 24 hours...I like to give Gen4 about 48 hours (this is all at 75 degrees) - and wrap my guides on. When I place the guides before wrapping them, I stick them in place with the Flex Coat Guide Foot Adhesive. It does NOT disturb the finish getting under the foot and into the guide foot tunnel along the side of the guide feet. Sometimes really big guides don't want to stick...or they fall off...like with big Roller guides or size 50s. And in that case I coat the bottom of the guide foot with FC Guide Foot Adhesive, stick the guide in place, and then tape one side down. In this case I am really only using the guide foot adhesive as a 'cushion'. But tearing guides off after years of hard use both with and without the guide foot adhesive has taught me that it makes a big difference. I hope this helps...reach out with questions. Good luck!

[@pvancelette]

@@masteringrodbuilding - thanks so much for the quick response!!! I am a subscriber. BTW- I ordered one of those A23 stainless spatulas and did three coats of PlastiDip on the handle. I used my Dremel to square-off the tip!!! Genius idea and perfect for mixing epoxy!!! Thanks for that video too!!!!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@pvancelette You are most welcome. So glad it was helpful!

[@223rocks]

Hello. Do you do fade wraps? Would you mind demonstrating if you do?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! Sorry for the delay in responding...been offshore fishing. Casey Portier did and excellent tutorial on fades...it can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNpoSQpqpqpJo Hector Rojas also did a very good fade tutorial...can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4aYaJqbrclooK8 I hope this helps!

[@MyLexie2010]

You mentioned a Renzetti wrapper. Where can you buy one and what do they look like?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You have to go direct to Renzetti...best machine ever made for rod wrapping in my opinion. Here you go: www.rdflyfishing.com/collections/rod-lathe/products/craftsman-rod-lathe

[@223rocks]

Hello. When installing double foot guides do you do under wraps?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! I only under wrap guides on very heavy duty, hard use rods - never on lighter class tackle. I typically do under wraps on Big Game rods, Trolling rods, Land Based Shark Fishing rods, and Surf rods. Used to do them a lot on heavy duty vertical jigging/speed jigging rods but really don't much any more. Hope this helps.

[@cbx1168]

HI - where do you purchase your supplies/guide adhesive etc? Great video Thanks

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! I buy from lots of places...Mudhole, Swampland, GetBit, The Rod Room, HFF Custom Rods. Are you looking for anything in particular?

[@cbx1168]

@@masteringrodbuilding The guide adhesive?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@cbx1168 just about everyplace has it. Just google it. Here’s one: www.hffcustomrods.com/product/flex-coat-guide-foot-adhesive/?gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_cCyUxSF9adU5m3H1yRuVmE6VgPz_lospD_aIG-R4VB92K2eUYcAcBoCnHMQAvD_BwE

[@leonardmadera1010]

Can you let me know where you picked up your burnishing tool please? Thank you in advance!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! My burnishing tool in the video is an original Clemens Thread Packing Tool. A very similar tool can be purchased from Billy Vivona and The NERBs but it requires some shaping/finishing and often sells out. I am working with another rod builder to see if we can produce a tool like the one you see. Stay tuned...

[@slyflea]

Okay, where did you acquire your metal burnishing tool? I’m ‘bout fed up with the yellow menagerie! Thanks. BTW, after watching one of your videos (forget which) that showed placing guides on the blank with guide glue I thought I’d give it a try. My hands are too big and too shaky to keep torturing myself with Smurf masking tape or rubber bands! I’m now 9 guides into this new (for me) method, and I’m sold. Another question: will the guides break loose easy enough when I go back and make any adjustments before finishing? Any tips to avoid potential pitfalls? Thanks!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

I got my burnishing tools from Dale Clemens Custom Tackle in about 1995 or 1996. The good news is that Billy Vivona and the NERBS are selling them now. Highly recommended and found here: www.northeastrodbuilders.com/stuff-to-buy/thread-packing-tool/ I have to confess...I have no idea why the guide foot adhesive has never caught on. It is such a better mousetrap...fast, easy, and cheap. Glad it is working for you. To answer your question YES - it breaks free and lets you slide guides around for final straightening and alignment. However, because of the way you apply it to the guide foot it sticks to the guide not the blank. So even after you move/reposition the guides you have a nice cushion on the bottom of the foot. The only time I use anything else is on super heavy duty guides or roller guides. And on those I still apply the adhesive to the foot...I just also tape the guides down so they don't fall off under their own weight. The only tips I can offer are to put the guide foot beside the base of the flame rather than in the flame or above it. This way you never get any black soot on the guide foot. And just swipe the foot across the end of the stick and place it immediately on the blank. Hold it there a second and voila you are done. Why in the world people would use tape or bands or ligatures or super glue is beyond me.

[@slyflea]

Okay, perfect! I’ll go check out the link and get one ordered. Thank you. I finally affixed the last guide on the rod I’m building for my wife. On each of them I held the guide next to the flame (as you demonstrated in a video), even though I use an alcohol lamp. Figure better safe than sorry. Anyhow, I’m a convert to using guide adhesive. Also, it makes logical sense to me to have that adhesive cushion between the guide and blank. Great tip on heavier guides - adhesive and tape. I’ve not ventured into that arena yet, but will hopefully remember the approach if I do. This is only my fifth rod I’ve built, so my place on the learning curve is best described as the vertex of a very steep parabola. But I’m happy to say that I have incorporated a number of techniques you describe in your videos to my current project, to wit: guide adhesive, single trim band at start of wrap, single inlay mid-way in wrap, behind the guide wrap, continual packing of thread (size A), and guide foot prep (I use an 800-grit sanding/polishing belt on my knife sharpener rather than a wheel). So, thank you for sharing your knowledge! Maybe you could do a tutorial on your coating methods...? Thanks again! Be safe.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@slyflea so glad the video was helpful. I can honestly say you're the first person to use the vertex of a steep parabola for context...you get 10 bonus points LOL. Yes - the various knife sharpeners often make great guide foot shapers. Glad that is working for you. Thanks for the suggestion on epoxy and coating...I actually have two videos in the works (one on my finishing techniques and another on how to fix common finish problems) but just need some time to get them finished and edited. Stay tuned!

[@slyflea]

Great! Perhaps I should wait to coat the wraps on the guides until after I view your videos. 🤔

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@slyflea well that's up to you...may be a few weeks. I'll move as quickly as I can.

[@paulbeaulieu723]

what did you use to anchor the guide to blank?Thanks Paul

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Paul I used Flex Coat guide foot adhesive. I have been using it since about 1998 and it WORKS. You can find it here: flexcoat.com/shop/finishes-and-adhesives/guide-foot-adhesive

[@paulbeaulieu723]

@@masteringrodbuilding Thanks again

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

will regular hot glue accomplish the same at that foot glue you are using?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

So in my experience not exactly. There is something about the Flex Coat Guide Adhesive that causes it to stick to the guide foot - ALWAYS - even after repositioning/aligning the guides. In my testing with reqular old hot melt glue it sticks to the blank when you move the guides.

[@blindabinda1234]

The ncp requires color preserver to Leo the color the same correct? Or does it mean no color preserver is required?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Correct - NCP or NOCP thread is an opaque textile that will not darken and turn translucent when finish is applied. Hence, it requires no color preserver. It is fine to use regular nylon for your medium and darker colors, but I highly recommend that you always, always always use NCP thread for the light colors in your wraps - white, yellow, gray, blue, pink, tan, orange, etc. Hope this helps.

[@blindabinda1234]

@@masteringrodbuilding so I don't need to coat it with color preserver?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@blindabinda1234 you can if you want to but I never do. It is not necessary. I personally avoid color preserver wherever possible.

[@blindabinda1234]

@@masteringrodbuilding I was just clarifying because my question said both ways. Lol

[@user-qq1vo2so2r]

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[@UnsulliedFishermann]

If i dont have poly thread can i use a 10lbs-20lbs braided line to wrap my ring guide?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

So…I would not unless you are stranded on a desert island and have no other options. Braid is not the right material…it does not stretch and doesn’t absorb epoxy well. You’d be better off using polyester or nylon sewing thread. You can try it, but I’d expect it to be a disaster.

[@UnsulliedFishermann]

@@masteringrodbuilding Thank you for the detailed response! Just ordered the nylon thread. Ploy threads here in my country are very expensive..

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@UnsulliedFishermann you are welcome my friend. That should work. Please like and subscribe!

[@richardhardin3926]

What are you using as a burnishing tool and where did you get it?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Hey Richard - I use the Jon Hood burnishing tool. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXbKgoGggpV5qNE You can also make your own finish spatula...instructions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fTeoKIf8Skg7c Hope this helps...let me know if you have questions.

[@richardhardin3926]

Got myself one of the tools, the 3/16. love it thanks.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@richardhardin3926 Aren't they great? I don't know what I did without them!

[@KstrSM15]

Excellent tutorial. Is the process the same for a multiple wrap? Thanks!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe. The process is the same to begin or end a wrap with multiple wraps...multiple wraps in the middle of the wrap are a bit trickier. Hope this helps...look for another video addressing those trim bands soon.

[@KstrSM15]

I just did a 3-wrap trim and it looks great. Thanks!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@KstrSM15 great news...glad you are happy.

[@AlexAlexandru-lc9fc]

I can use papiota thread?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe. I would NOT recommend using any thread other than dedicated rod wrapping or rod winding threads. Many other threads have contaminants (wax, silicone, etc.) to help them run through a sewing machine. Also, the majority are not color fast nor UV stable. So...use whatever you want but I would not recommend it. I hope this helps!

[@AlexAlexandru-lc9fc]

Tanck You!

[@jaspercoutu489]

what scissors are those?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! I have had those scissors for years...they are Dr. Slick Razor scissors that a friend Anodized for me. One of a kind. But ever since Steve Wann at Fugu rods sent me a pair I prefer these snips - they are EPIC: smile.amazon.com/dp/B005NAGGOQ?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_10&amp=&crid=SOU6B0UO2DDY&amp=&sprefix=gingher+ni