[Ben Dixon]

When I spoke to the supplier they said it was suitable for light rods, 1-5 weight. On looking at the reference number on the invoice, it seems the seat I have been sent is for #7 + and is the same one Ben has ordered for his switch rod.

Its in the post office still, so not seen the size, but it does appear it will be too large for my #4 bugging rod I am building The small one is not available so the search continues!

Mate, that triangular shaped thing only comes in one size and that size is quite big.  Trying to get a non rank lightweight reel seat in the UK is very difficult, or even just a non rank seat for any weight of rod. H&H keep REC which are decent but not cheap.

Ben

[Duncan Inglis]

Re epoxy for the whippings, have you tried a hair drier or hot air gun on the whippings, I've used this a few times and found it takes out the bubbles no prob and allows the epoxy to flow better and soak into the thread. You have to watch you don't get it too hot and note that the heat also cuts the cure time.

[Ben Dixon]

I've a wood burner in the room I use for epoxy so the thought using anything that moves air around freaks me out a little!!  Hard to keep things dust free as it is thanks to the stove, just been using a flash of lighter flame which seems to do the job just fine providing I'm careful.  A mall heat gun would probably be better if in a more sterile environment.

Cheers

Ben

[troutist]

Better alcohol burner still nothing!

[Will Shaw]

"Hard to keep things dust free as it is"

Yeah, all that dusting you do...

  

[Ben Dixon]

"Hard to keep things dust free as it is"

Yeah, all that dusting you do...

  

At least once a day, Will.  Same goes for running round with the hoover if I'm using any rod finish.  My place has never been so frequently cleaned 

[Rob Brownfield]

Well, Ben "doom and gloom" Dixon  had me worried about the reel seat, but on collecting it from the Post Office it turns out that it's fine, although he still thinks its too big....and this is from a man that drives a Surf!! 



However, as always, I spotted another seat that I fancy, so once more, I am trying to find a stockist in Europe. Cass is off to the US in a couple of weeks so I may just hang on. She is already ear marked to bring back 100 corks!..lol

[Ben Dixon]

Rob,

It is a saltwater seat by your own admission, if you want to go and put that on to a 4wt bugging rod then on you go mate, I'm sure it will look great 


Ben

[Rob Brownfield]

Rob,

It is a saltwater seat by your own admission, if you want to go and put that on to a 4wt bugging rod then on you go mate, I'm sure it will look great  

  Saltwater Bugging is the new craze!!!

Just ordered something a little different ...want to buy a saltwater silver Alps reelseat?   Will suit a Switch rod!

[Sandy Nelson]

I'm a long term Flexcoat lite fan have tried quite a few others without any real benefits, i have gotten some threadmaster lite this time (i got in syringe packs like the flexcoat for the first time) as i could get not Flexcoat lite in the UK (temporarily out of stock in the packs i like) So we shall see.

I'm 3 builds in with the Threadmaster Lite and i like it
It seems to be slightly less viscous than the Flexcoat and has less issues holding Air bubbles (i think Rob mentioned this elsewhere, so we agree on something for a change ) It definately goes on better and levels itself out equally as well

I reckon it takes longer to cure, but does seem to have a better finish, although it has a slight Yellowish cast compared to the more clear Flexcoat. The colour has made no difference and i don't think it would unless you were going to try for that completely invisible look on Cane, or were building on a white blank

I will be using Threadmaster Lite in the future, especially as in the UK it is cheaper to buy.
I have definately found it easier to use and giving a better finish

Cheers

Sandy

[Ben Dixon]

Cool, at least I know!!

Could have used that info a month ago, just bought a trade pack of standard Flexcoat    I was about to hit buy on Threadmaster but sat and took stock of the fact that I had been happy with every Flexcoat finish I've achieved once I went to syringes for measurement but, you do have to be careful how you apply it if you want to put on a very thin first coat, a thin layer on dry thread is very hard to get even and it takes time.  It needs enough on to flow properly to level well IMO.  I'm using standard stuff and for the moment I think I'll stick with it (mainly due to the volume I have).

Cheers

Ben

[Sandy Nelson]

Could have used that info a month ago,

I didn't know enough a month ago to feel i could comment.
Never had a problem with Flexcoat either it just now more expensive to buy in the UK than Threadmaster, which is why i thought i'd try the other Shouldn't be an issue with a trade pack though

Its all good stuff anyway, as you say getting the quantities right is the key, once thats in hand its a piece of cake

Sandy

[Rob Brownfield]

Sandy, I was reading at the weekend that Threadmaster Lite takes twice as long to cure than standard Threadmaster.

To give you an idea, I epoxied an 11 foot worming rod at the weekend. I did a coat saturday morning and was able to put a second coat on at 2pm. I stopped the turner at 6pm and it was rock hard by Sunday morning.

I would say it was taking 4 hours to loose the tackiness and a be ready for a second coat.

That was in a room around 23-24 degrees.

I found it levels on the blank much better than Threadmaster.

I am going to use ProKote Lite on my bugging rod as the standard Threadmaster I have is perhaps a little too heavy for such a light rod.

[Ben Dixon]

Sandy,

I think David Norwich still has trade pack of standard Flexcoat, he is by far the cheapest I have found and service is always first class.


Off fishing!

Ben

[Rob Brownfield]

Sandy,

I think David Norwich still has trade pack of standard Flexcoat, he is by far the cheapest I have found and service is always first class.


Off fishing!

Ben

Psssst...Buy through Summerlands...about 2/3's the price. For example, 2oz bottles, ££13 at Summerlands, £21 through G n' B..plus you dont get charged "Highlands and Islands" rate for Aberdeen postage.

http://www.summerlands-tackle.co.uk/flex-coat-2-oz-flex-coat-super-kit.html?___store=default