Cleaning a graphite blank for guide replacement?
Submitted by cuthbad on Thu, 2011-04-07 16:20
I have replaced guides on my cheaper gear plenty of times but this is the first time I have been working with a graphite blank. Normally I use a scalpel and cut through the epoxy and thread above the foot of the guide, remove the guide then peel of as much thread and epoxy from around the around the area as I can. The problem is there is always a few little (and sometimes not so little) bits of epoxy left stuck to the blank. Previously I have just picked it away with the scalpel or even used sandpaper before starting the underwrapping. But working with a graphite blank I want to be carefull about how I clean off this remaining epoxy.
Any ideas how to go about this without damaging the blank?
Thanks
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barneyboy
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Yeh man the scalpel
followed by a wipe over with metho. Gotta be careful though
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dude, you could stuff up a
dude, you could stuff up a really good rod, just go down to a tackle shop and ask them
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cuthbad
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oh jee i hadnt thought of
thanks for your concern but learning to do these things is part of fishing i reckon.
Lamby
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Good post cuthbad, have to
Good post cuthbad, have to replace a guide on my light jigger & was worried about the same thing.
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barneyboy
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I wouldnt worry about the sand paper
as it can cause flatspots on your blank. If you get the angle of your scalpel right you should be able to scratch all of the epoxy off. Hint!! a blunt scalpel is better for this!
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bulla
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lives in westminister,his name is Jim Head.he will be more than happy to help and does a great job.while there ask him about his reel collection,awsome!!! you can contact him on 93493715 or 0415 400 934
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cuthbad
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Thanks Bulla,Im considering
Thanks Bulla,
Im considering building a land based game rod for kayaking big baits next summer so will keep this in mind. Im sure ill run into heaps of problems lol
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Blue Whaler
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I am with BarneyBoy - you
I am with BarneyBoy - you could use the scalp - too sharp for me - however a sharp knife scraping lightly over the bits. (Never use sandpaper) Once all bits off I use a plain cotton cloth with a little bit of spanaarjd lub to clean - then a dry cotton rag to afterwards - seems to get all bits off. I then wait for the rod to thoroughly to dry and all lube has evop before wrapping, coating and epoxy. Glad you doing it yourself mate - there is allways a 1st time and the next will be so much easier.
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cuthbad
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thanks for the help guys. A
thanks for the help guys. A little bit more stresfull attempting this on quality gear compared to the quick fixit jobs ive done on cheap gear before. Will probably attempt it on sunday and let you know how I got on.
Cheers
cuthbad
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Cheers for the help guys,
Cheers for the help guys, went well. Replaced 2 guides and not a work of art but look pretty reasonable I think. Now to give the rod a test and see what happens lol