Rod Wrapping Thread Size Chart

Size diameter break strength a 006 152mm 2 7 lbs.

Rod wrapping thread size chart.

For general reference a table of calculated strengths and weights of unfinished gudebrod thread wraps for sizes 2 0 e for silk regular nylon ncp and ht metallics assuming a thread wrap bandwidth of 1 cm around a rod blank of circumference of 1 cm od 1 pi 3 18 mm is available at. Larger rods and. This makes the overwrap much smoother so that when you epoxy the final time you are left with a clean. First wrap the size a thread directly onto the rod blank then set your guide on top and secure it with a size d thread wrap.

Prowrap versablend metallic threads offer rod builders a truly unique and one of a kind wrapping option. National rod winding thread. Perfect for decorative under wraps trim bands and overwraps. In some cases rod builders will epoxy over the initial size a under wrap before moving on to the size d overwrap.

For heavier fishing rod applications catfish pike musky tuna grouper a size d thread is what you want. See the gudebrod color chart. That said a larger size d thread might be a good choice for new rod builders because it will be easier to work with for example less chance of getting caught when migrating from blank to guide during wrapping. Available in 10 different colors the versablend thread is offered in size a on 100 yd spools.

The versablend thread will make your custom rod the envy of all your friends.