Finishing a fly rod, without a rod dryer. I have flex coat high build finish. It’s been a long time since I’ve done this, was thinking a quarter turn every 15 min for 2 hours or so.
Any input on applying, rotation frequency, and time for good results?
Thanks
If you have a rotisserie motor for a grill, it’s easy to rig it up as a rod dryer.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
If you?re only going to do a few rods for yourself you might want to try using a BBQ rotisserie. I used one on the first rods I wrapped years ago to turn them while the clear coat dried so the finish didn?t run or sag. I made a mount for it out of a 1?x 4? and a 2?x 6? that were screwed together in an ?L? shape, clamped it to the edge of a table, and let it turn all night. (The drying time on todays products may be a lot shorter but that’s what it took back then.)
If it turns faster than you want you can slow it down by creating a longer arch with a couple of long 1?x 1?s across the racks. Also, to balance the thing just add a good rod that?s about the same size as the one you?re working on to the other side of the rack.
I hope this helps… good luck.
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Originally posted by Cracker LarryIf you have a rotisserie motor for a grill, it’s easy to rig it up as a rod dryer.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Sorry Captain I didn’t know you posted.
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Yes…you can do it fine by hand.
Pay particular attention to it during the first 15 minutes turning it more often. After that you can spread out the tuns a bit…increasing the time as you go.
Tip…after applying the finish don’t throw out the cup or foil that you used to hold the epoxy during application. You will be able to use that to know at what speed it is setting, and when it is tack free.
Good luck…and if you have any further questions, please ask.
Even though it is high build I would apply very thin if you are going to turn by hand and do two coat if needed.
Iain Pelto
Sea Hunt Triton 160 w/ 90 ETEC “JB3”
Native Manta Ray 14
Borrowed my next door neighbors rotisserie, rotates real slow. Put on a coat tonight turning by hand for application then hooked to the rotisserie. Smaller wraps came out a bit thick cause the epoxy started to stiffen but I think it will be fine. We will see tomorrow…
I have found that working on the small wraps first when the epoxy is still fluid solves this problem. Sometimes you have to make two batches if it is getting difficult to work with.
Iain Pelto
Sea Hunt Triton 160 w/ 90 ETEC “JB3”
Native Manta Ray 14