Any background noise there might have been is drowned out by how interested I am in the contents of whatever you're sharing in the video. The rod building community is blessed to have such a legend as yourself providing us with this material
thanks for the great tips and tricks. I have been building about 15 years now, not for productions but for friends and i love doing different things like this. I'll take all the help I can get.
It's been up a while, but this video is such quality in terms of getting the mental juices flowing as I play around with these. A wonderful trove of knowledge on your page.
No apology needed Doc! Your videos and dedication to helping us newcomers is superb! I would love to have every video you produced on a DVD collection for reference and education! I have subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for sharing your hobby. I haven't fished or hunted since I was a kid, and just was injured with a career ending injury at work. With what's going on with the World, solo hobbies are my new passion. I have been a Welder/Fabricator all of my career, I believe that going back to the old craftsmanship way of life is a great way of life. Enough of my rant. Thank you very much for sharing, I am enjoying immensely your videos and learning greatly.
Doc, Thank you for your time. You are one of the few who have crossed over to showing this art online. I've learned and am still learning alot from your videos.
Well, I'm 72 years old now and just discovered rod building, what an awesome profession, I just wish I had discovered this years ago, all this time wasted, I'm watching your videos over and over trying to learn as much as possible. Thank you so much.....by the way ...I hate Facebook
Well Age is something we have in common. I turned 72 in Jan and to tell you the truth I dont feel a day over 110. Getting old sucks. Glad you are getting inspiration and help from the videos. I have accomplished about as much as I can in rod building so now it is just pay forward time. Didnt used to be like that when I started. FB can be a PIA but sort of a necessary evil for me because I can reach so many more people. If you are ever in California stop by for some rod building brain storming. Door is always open here.
Your work is absolutely amazing mate. I have learnt so much through your videos and instructions. So thankyou. You have me trying to experiment with new things with my building :)
Just wanted to say hello from WI. Thank you for posting this and all of your other expert videos. I've learned a ton from you over the years. Keep on being a rod wrapping Ninja sir.
docski377 Thank you, that is very nice. I am in the process of building my table, should be done this week. I just retired, I do a lot of wood working and fishing and am excited about getting back into rod making. I still have a lot of stuff.
Thanks for showing us this, I've tried a couple of tigers that turned out very good but your idea's and skill significantly help, keep knocking it out of the park.
First time I have seen this one and like every time I watch you work I have learned some ways to make my attempts work better. I will keep watching & trying to learn. Thanks from Northern Minnesota.
Thank you for the video, I have learned a lot from your videos. I have recently started to build rods as a hobby since I am disabled vet. Again thank you for taking the time to make the videos.
A craft tailor made for disabled Vets. In fact that is what the entire Healing Waters Project is built upon. I work with them 3 months every year. Let me know if I can be of any help.
docski377 absolutely watch your videos Sir like a 10yr old kid intently sitting beside you at the bench. Email Sent Doc regarding PDF for your thread tensioner. I was thinking rather that using the clips with rubber glued inside ( obviously your system works and certainly not intended to be disrespectful Doc) why couldn’t the non ferrous shaft have some threads run down it just far enough to put a Nylock nut on it to tension against the magnets.hey just a humble thought
Well done Sir. I always learn some creative trick or tip from your video's. I like the general "there is no wrong way" attitude. It has helped me to move outside the box and experiment with "what if"...thanks Doc!!
Good morning Doc.PAUL Back at you from last wk.I finally got some patterns working, your suggesting ideas worked trying different thread sizes and types.Thanks for those ideas.I Had trouble wrapping 3 threads at a time though,kept twisting.Thanks again Paul
It was very informative I have just started to do tigers and this is wild , don’t worry about the background noise or the human noise the people watching are just learning to do what you do!
docski377 yes it’s been unusually cold. We got about a inch and a half of snow about two weeks ago. It was nice today but windy. Hoping to get on the water in the next few days. I’ve been watching to a while but just figured out how to reply. ? Haha. I am a subscriber. Keep up the good work
Man its all so different to rod makers in the UK I am going to watch more of your stuff By the way the shark tooth is the nuts All I can manage is a tiger shark in silver Mate Stay healthy matey
The effect using clear mono is impressive. I'm wondering if it will turn opaque with aging from sun exposure, or does the epoxy finish protect it from fading?
Thank you so much for this video! It is probably the most informative on Tiger Wraps that I have seen as of yet, and you are the only one I’ve seen do the loop on the top wrap so that you could easily get at the thread to cut them and get them started. I will still probably go back and rewatch everything before attempting myself, just so I am better prepared and can more easily anticipate issues. What sizes of thread do you use for doing tiger wraps, and/or what size do you prefer? Would you stay away from mixing sizes? One question on the mono (well, actually probably a couple...). What size mono are you using to create your lens, or do you look at it with several sizes of mono (and if so, which is your “go-to?”)? Also, if you are using the mono to check out what the colors below will look like, could you wrap the mono over the bottom wrap before it has epoxy applied, or does it need the epoxy to help create the lens that the mono amplifies? (Sorry if you explained this and I missed it, I am going to rewatch it, as I watched overnight while my wife was at work and kept falling asleep). And lastly (for now), if you wanted to keep the mono because you liked the look of it, what a would you need to do to prepare it for epoxy? (I think I read somewhere in the comments about putting a black thread in the cracks to help seal it and then adding CP??) Also, if wanting to keep the mono, what is the best way to tie it down and anchor it, as what you used looked pretty large? Thank you again, I have a feeling I’m going to be bending your ear a lot, as after tiger wraps and getting more proficient in guide wraps, I want to attempt to get into attempting weaves and I’ve heard that you are one of the best. Christopher McKinney
(If it’s easier to respond on FB messenger due to how many questions I asked, just let me know and I’ll send you a message there, or I can send my email address or phone number if you’d rather talk one of those ways...thanks Doc)
@@christophermckinney984 I have tried to answer you twice and my big fat fingers keep losing my response after I write a book. I agree it is easier to talk on the phone or FB video chat. If we are friends on FB try a video chat or call me at 805 390 8724. Lots to answer.
Man you do amazing work was just wondering if you could do a video of how you start and finish the mono on a rod your gonna keep. Thanks keep up the videos big help to us beginners
Love the tiger stripes. Awesome job. Saw another rod you did for service dogs. Came out beautiful. If I sent you a blank with guides and all trimmings to go with it could you build me a rod? Really liking the tiger stripe models
i like your stuff could you show what it would look like if you used silver , gold and copper with black overlay all metallics thank you PS. i like the background sounds
Most of it was made by Holland Thread company. I see some show up from time to time on line but I used to by mine in Bulk on four ounce spools. I used to use it a lot n weaving for fins.
I have a variety of methods I use but mostly right off the spool and they come twisted but when I am doing JTOBs I hand twist everything as I create the pattern I want.
I recently tried my first tiger wrap and it turned out pretty cool before I put finish on it. I liked how it looked with the mono wrapped opposite of the base thread when I put the finish over the mono it went under the line and distorted the patern and you could really see the line and not through it. Any thoughts?
Two things if you are doing a mono tiger. 1. you must put a thread in the grooves of the mono and 2 you might put a coat or two of CP so the finish cannot get under the mono or3 dont put finish over the mono. It will last a good bit of time and then all you need to do is strip the mono and do it with new mono.
@@docski377 thanks for getting back to me I'm going to try that. I didnt think to color preserve over the threads I think that would have been the ticket. Much respect keep doing what you do man
Actually none but the size of the sacrificials can be. With people trying the technique the first few times I recommend they use the same threads just to keep the spacing right.. Good Question.
Great video. Question when finishing with mono do you just epoxy over it and how dose it hold up? Thinking this would be better for a beach rod because it can get bulky. Thanks from a newbie
First this technique is much better on Ocean gear where weight is of no matter. Do Not put finish over the mono unless you put small thread in the grooves.. Without a thread it will turn absolutely clear and you will loose the effect. The mono holds up pretty good but it is a simple task to remove it and redo when it gets trashy.
I heat the end of the mono and flatten it with a pair of smooth jaw pliers. Shape it a little them wrap over it Like it was thread. Some of my friends have had success with super glue.
The size varies with many factors. Size of thread in tiger, numbers of threads in Tiger, Diameter of the rod and more. Basically I Start with 40 or 50 then work out from there. When I find something I like I then put a thread in the grooves of the mono before applying finish.
Not entirely sure what you are asking but let me give it a try. One thing is I have to wrap over the ends of the Mono to hold it in place. Secons if I want to put finish over the mono I have put a thread in the grooves of the mono to keep the effect, if I dont do that and put finish on I lose the entire effect.
@@docski377 that is incredible, I meant to type ‘mono’ rather than mini yes. I’m interested in building custom rods; just finished the c. Boyd pfieffer guide to tackle and rod making book but this is a while ‘nother level. If you had to guess how many rods have you built?
@@SongwritingJoe Somewhere in the thousands but no way to give an accurate total because I started so young. Since the 70s it has all been top level and a lot of bling.
That’s great, I really enjoyed the video. Cool ideas. Question, how well does the mono work under the epoxy? I’ve been thinking about using mono on some of my wraps. Thanks again I always enjoy your videos.
Actually the top color influences the over all a lot. I am prone to using a dark color on top because it seems to outline the other colors but experimentation is the key to everything.
docski377 that’s what I’m not understanding. How do the top colors influence the wrap if you are removing them? Or are you talking about the color that is not being removed?
@@russellpeters21 Just try this 1. wrap 3 threads from left to right, 2 light ones and one dark one. 2. next put at least 3 coats of finish on. Let last coat dry 3 days. 3. Next wrap the same 3 threads from right to left and remove the two light ones leaving the dark one. See what you get. Remove the dark one and repeat step 3 this time leave a different color threat. That should help you a little.
First make sure the mono is packed really tight, after you put the thread in the creases of the mono I like to put some CP on it. Try to avoid letting the finish get under the mono.
Yes I do, actually I burnish both top and bottom layers which is a bit different than Scott Throop(designer of the technique). When burnishing the top layer I am careful to maintain an equal distance between threads.
Doc thank you for the great video, another lesson in my notebook. Great camera work as well. My question is in reference the thread size for tiger wraps, I have done one with size A and for the first time I think it came out OK. The pattern was not as intense as yours it was more mild. Which size thread do you recommend for more narrow blanks?
I have good results with all sizes of threads. Seems the smaller and fewer the threads the more precise the pattern. However I love the diffuse look it quite attractive to me also. My go to combination lately is with 3 A threads base and two D thread top but depending of the thread company I may make changes.
@@nelsonricardodias7682 It is a fairly simple technique of thread art utilizing what is called the Moire Effect. A base layer of 2 or more threads is wrapped on the rod simultaneously. Then several coats of finish are laid on that to form a lens. A second layer of thread is wrapped on the finish with one or more threads removed forming a gap in that layer. The upper layers thread intersects with the base layer forming patterns. These patterns appear to shift when viewed from different angles. With the Monofiliment variation of the technique the mono serves both as the upper layer and lens. Hope this helps.
