Custom Rod Building Applying Epoxy Finish 

Doubtful that it matters. The size and shape are more important. I use ox hair brushes, wide and flat.

You can clean them with Acetone and then do a fresh water rinse. Or, buy some Trondak U-40 Brush Cleaner and just dunk the brush in a small container of the stuff. Leave it in until you're ready to use it again. Tremendous product.

Don't coat the rod blank with epoxy. Not made for that.

1 to 1.

It's a simple trim band of gold metallic thread.

Rotate the rod 180 degrees each turn, doesn't matter which direction you turn it. Turn it only when it needs to be turned.

Thanks Tom but I was referring to the application of the thread finish. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Just wondering your thoughts of going in one direction then going back? Is it just because of the epoxy build up on the brush?

I do it so that I can get finish in both the "tunnels" at the edge of the guide foot uprise and the thread.

Going both ways ensures that you get even filling of the "tunnel" openings. No other reason, really.

Yes, going in both directions makes use of the loaded epoxy on both sides of the brush bristles.

I typically just use one, although very heavy duty saltwater rods may receive two.

@@TomKirkman1 i want to change the thread on my feeder rods , this is why i am asking you . So one layer should be enought ? thank you

@@madalindrugea9576 Normally, yes. All you're doing to cover the threads sufficiently to prevent damage, chaffing, water intrusion, etc. You don't need a heavy build-up epoxy.

Doesn't matter. They all act about the same.

U-40

Not thread epoxy finish, no.

A hairdryer won't speed up the cure appreciably, but it will make the epoxy run more at the higher temperature. (note: the 2-part epoxy contains no water, so it's not really drying, it's a chemical reaction)

it blows the finish around... it does work, but its got some drawbacks.

Don't remember, Trondak U40 probably. They all work in similar fashion. All are quite good.

No, the lighter will not leave soot if you will use it as shown in this video.

waltb0069 lol @ someone trying to tell Tom Kirkman how to do things...

concur, cringe, i use a heat gun its great.

You don't need a lamp, you can just use a cotton ball soaked with alcohol, held with cross lock tweezers. That's what I use anyway.

What guides are those?