This is RodBuilding Episode #1 Saltwater Foregrips

In the first episode of “This is RodBuilding,” Gary gets to work on rebuilding a saltwater rod. He shows how to rebuild a Saltwater foregrip using different techniques and plenty of American Tackle products. He goes through the entire foregrip rebuild from picking the Eva handle, trimming it down to size, reshaping, glue-up, and finishing.
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[@edbrameister6313]

Thank you for showing how to do this. I been trying find out for years.

[@AmericanTackle]

No problem!

[@truecustomrods6937]

Your welcome buddy! 😊

[@famfishingtvmoisfishing9843]

You guys are giving away all the secrets! I love the mineral sprits trick for the grips.

[@AmericanTackle]

You bet!

[@bcbassfisherman437]

This series is gonna be awesome! I love that it is so easy to follow and understand !!! Gary Delivers it all perfectly!!

[@AmericanTackle]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@isolationrods821]

Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to the series.

[@dorflonnigan4413]

what kind of thread carriage are you using, could you do a review on it . It looks interesting. great video

[@truecustomrods6937]

Al engling custom made!

[@garypugh5008]

GREAT Video Gary!!

[@truecustomrods6937]

Many thanks! 😊

[@sharonwalgamotte9831]

Loved this, and the tips along the way

[@MudHoleTackle]

Great tip

[@AmericanTackle]

Glad you think so!

[@ryankutzbach9142]

Best video I've found on installing EVA grips! Thanks!

[@chris.catignani]

Good stuff....video was well done.

[@AmericanTackle]

Much appreciated!

[@kingklabe]

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!

[@miosvalsten2704]

Your the best at this

[@truecustomrods6937]

Thankyou Mio!

[@EvolveCustomRods]

Love it!

[@AmericanTackle]

Thanks!!

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

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!

[@AmericanTackle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

@@AmericanTackle i am a retired Rod Builder and have watched many instructional videos

[@AmericanTackle]

@@barryd.thomassr.9156 Awesome!!

[@truecustomrods6937]

Many thanks Barry! 😊

[@colterschwenke1240]

Great video, very informative!

[@truecustomrods6937]

Thsnkyou 😊

[@Trixboomer]

Solid.

[@lelandshanks3590]

I've seen guys years ago put shaving cream on blanks to fit foam grips like you just did.

[@mal88301]

Thanks for the great video, the question I have is about the thread carriage what brand is it and where do you get them

[@mikehyfz450]

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!

[@AmericanTackle]

More to come!

[@truecustomrods6937]

Thanks Man 😊

[@joerobles7703]

I love this video and helped me a lot in my future build sadly it had to end

[@joereid8557]

what is that thing you used to cut the blank! that screw on thing on your vise, i love it!

[@truecustomrods6937]

It will be revealed in the tools video, but yes its amazing! Top tip: MTB handle bar cutting tool!

[@fgreen411]

It's a Park Tools SG-6

[@reeltime1]

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.

[@truecustomrods6937]

No reaming, this grip is a tapered ID, but even if it wasnt this method will work! 👍

[@anonymousanonymous7311]

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?

[@truecustomrods6937]

Rod wrap finish 👍

[@laukei1]

@truecustomrods6937 truly gerat vid mate, I just love the whole series. Could you tell us what "dirty thinner" you use?

[@alasdairfyfe8792]

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?

[@truecustomrods6937]

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.

[@alasdairfyfe8792]

Thank you

[@markmaynard3884]

What thread carriage is that?

[@donaldrosin4077]

Can you use alcohol for the pressure fit?

[@joereid8557]

what do you use for cleaning fluid?

[@truecustomrods6937]

It depends on the job, Acetone for stubborn stuff, Alcohol for most jobs

[@guamanfish]

1 question: What’s the thinner inside the grip for? Insert after completely dry or semi-dry?

[@BeardedWeirdoFishing]

Wet... it helps make the grip pliable and slip on super easy

[@guamanfish]

@@BeardedWeirdoFishing thanks for the clarification! Will that not affect the hardening & adhesive property of the epoxy?

[@BeardedWeirdoFishing]

@@guamanfish not at all

[@guamanfish]

@@BeardedWeirdoFishing awesome! Good to know, thanks!

[@AmericanTackle]

Don is awesome!

[@user-vs8yj8oy2v]

I hope i never snap my rod.shes a vintage fiberglass peice they stopped making in the early 80s