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The key to any guide wrap is to first "prepare" the guide. This is done by filing the end of the guide foot between 1/3 and 1/2 the distance up the guide foot. This allows the thread to smoothly transition from the blank over the end of the guide foot without a break in the thread wraps. Remember to also smooth the bottom of the guide to remove rough edges what will cut through the underwrap or damage the blank itself. All new generation rod blanks are thin walled with the fiberglass or graphite oriented longitudinally along the length of the blank — a deep scrape will damage the integrity of the blank. (Tip: I like to use a Dremel motor tool fitted with a diamond abrasive wheel of 400 grit to get a smooth transition). |
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