Correct Tip Top Size
I am building a blank up. I measured the tip top on the blank to be .075".
Anyone know how to convert this measurement into a tip top size?It is a fly rod that will be used for bass fishing. It's an old Gary Loomis
9' X 7 blank I picked up on eBay. |
Richard
Jan 12
2005
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| Hi Richard, Rod tip guides are designated by the inside diameter of the tube that slides
over the blank, in 64ths of an inch. I would guess that you need a #5 tip.
It should slide on relatively easily, but if it's too loose, you can build
up the blank with a layer of thread. |
Steve
Jan 12
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| To calculate the tip size needed , mulitpy .075 X 64 =4.8
A tiptop of 5.0 might slip onto the rod tip but will not allow enough room
for the adhesive. I would use a # 5.5
tip and use a two part epoxy as the adhesive. Even these adhesives can can
be heated to remove a tiptop.Use an unbent paperclip to swap the inside of
the tiptop with adhesive liberally. Slid the top onto the blank and wipe off
the excess with denatured alcohol. Allow to dry 10 min. and yer done.
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David
Jan 12
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| Thanks Dave, I rarely calculate tip size. I bought up a large inventory of various tips
and so never calculate, I just go through the different tips until I find
the right one that fits well. |
Steve
Jan 12
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| I love this NG. Thanks everyone for your input.
Since tips are only a few dollars I'll pick up a 5 and a 5.5 and use the one
that works best.
Rick |
Richard
Jan 13
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| I want to testify that Steve's system is very convenient when you break a tip |
rstorm453
Jan 14
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