[Rodwinder]

There was a thread here talking about different methods of reel seat installation. This is the technique i use. Bonsiguy requested some pics so here ya go Bon

I have been using this technique on every rod i build, as you will see it is 100% fail proof. The other methods used here all work... this is what works for me.

Picture one.....First step is to coat the blank with liquid Epoxy

Picture two.....start a cross pattern up and down the blank

Picture three....add a layer of epoxy

Picture four....more thread and another layer of epoxy

Picture Five.....Slide the reel seat into place

This post edited by Rodwinder 08:10 PM 05/25/2008

 

[Rodwinder]

Picture Six.....finished


As you can see with the liquid epoxy flowing and being absorbed by the thread it will become one and it will be impossible for the reel seat to ever come loose

 

[Aquarius]

What kind of string do you use?

 

[Rodwinder]

Kite string, bakery string i will even use size E rod building thread when its a very close fit

This post edited by Rodwinder 08:41 PM 05/25/2008

 

[Billy40]

How many turns of string do you make per criss cross pattern? lmao.

 

[Rodwinder]

Billy40 wrote:
How many turns of string do you make per criss cross pattern? lmao.

Next question from Billy....Can you use different colored string?

 

[Billy40]

I have 3 sizes of string. Will it be stronger if I used the lighter string as a reel seat arbor underwrap, then the medium as an overwrap, and finall teh lasso rope that I have as a final overwrap? lol.

If I use different color string, can I drill holes in teh reel seat to see the colors underneath? That's actually not a bad idea.

 

[Prefessa]

Been doing this forever, and I feel it is by far the best way to mount a reelseat.

In order of thickness

Plumbers String-Soft, Absorbant, Thick!

Butchers Twine- My Mainstay, soft and absorbant, medium thickness.

Cotton Kite String- Great when you need just a little bit.

 

[Rodwinder]

Billy40 wrote:
I have 3 sizes of string. Will it be stronger if I used the lighter string as a reel seat arbor underwrap, then the medium as an overwrap, and finall teh lasso rope that I have as a final overwrap? lol.

If I use different color string, can I drill holes in teh reel seat to see the colors underneath? That's actually not a bad idea.

i am sure you can do all of the above and if you wrap them in the right sequence it may form a nice pattern

 

[bonsiguy]

thanks ralph for taking the time to show us .great pics i think ill try it on my next rod .much better than alot of the factory japan rods i like to cut open to see how they do things .the last one they used cardbord and a few drops of hot glue.