Hi all, having not been able to find anyone who can do this for me. I'm going to give it a go myself using this guide https://www.veals.co.uk/blog/2018/01/replacing-a-damaged-rod-ring-a-lost-art/.
The rod is an original fox horizon, hopefully I can find a suitable 50mm ring. Has anyone done this, any tips?
The rod is an original fox horizon, hopefully I can find a suitable 50mm ring. Has anyone done this, any tips?
In reply to Post #1
always worth asking your local tackle shop - many still do small repairs etc.
always worth asking your local tackle shop - many still do small repairs etc.
In reply to Post #2
Yeah, I've got one more avenue to explore, then I'm getting the lighter out! Given the modern trend for replace rather than fix, I'm guessing melting and then stripping off the whipping may not work..
Yeah, I've got one more avenue to explore, then I'm getting the lighter out! Given the modern trend for replace rather than fix, I'm guessing melting and then stripping off the whipping may not work..
In reply to Post #3
There's a couple of rod builders on the forum - I'm sure one will reply with some guidance
I would be careful taking a lighter to it you could do more harm than good.
There's a couple of rod builders on the forum - I'm sure one will reply with some guidance
I would be careful taking a lighter to it you could do more harm than good.
In reply to Post #1
I'd contact guides and blanks if they can't supply a direct replacement ring they usually have one very similar, they will also supply the whipping thread and either varnish or one coat epoxy finishes, if you've never applied a one coat before I'd go for multiple layers of polyurethane varnish as a finish as one coats can be tricky.To remove the original ring I cut down the side of the legs with a Stanley knife and simply twist off then unwrap the remaining thread, any varnish resadue you can sometimes get warm with a hairdryer and remove or very fine wet and dry. I'm sure you'll find something on YouTube to explain the process far better than I have....Don't use a lighter that's just for tip rings when you warm the ring itself
I'd contact guides and blanks if they can't supply a direct replacement ring they usually have one very similar, they will also supply the whipping thread and either varnish or one coat epoxy finishes, if you've never applied a one coat before I'd go for multiple layers of polyurethane varnish as a finish as one coats can be tricky.To remove the original ring I cut down the side of the legs with a Stanley knife and simply twist off then unwrap the remaining thread, any varnish resadue you can sometimes get warm with a hairdryer and remove or very fine wet and dry. I'm sure you'll find something on YouTube to explain the process far better than I have....Don't use a lighter that's just for tip rings when you warm the ring itself
In reply to Post #5
Thanks mate. I did have visions of the blank smouldering away...
Thanks mate. I did have visions of the blank smouldering away...
In reply to Post #6
Search for Mark Halson on youtube he gets some great results in his living room
Search for Mark Halson on youtube he gets some great results in his living room
In reply to Post #7
Will do. Unfortunately I'm not all that handy myself with things like this but will have to give it a go if I can't find anyone to repair...
Will do. Unfortunately I'm not all that handy myself with things like this but will have to give it a go if I can't find anyone to repair...
In reply to Post #8
Carbon blanks do not take kindly to sandpaper or abrasives as I know to my cost. Better have a few tell marks from the old whipping than a weakened blank. Believe me it doesn't take much. When you use a lighter to change a tip ring you WARM the metal of the ring very carefully. I wouldn't put a naked flame near any of my rods. Good luck with the job.
Carbon blanks do not take kindly to sandpaper or abrasives as I know to my cost. Better have a few tell marks from the old whipping than a weakened blank. Believe me it doesn't take much. When you use a lighter to change a tip ring you WARM the metal of the ring very carefully. I wouldn't put a naked flame near any of my rods. Good luck with the job.
In reply to Post #9
Thanks. If I give it a go, I'll post results up even if I mess it up - good, for a laugh!
Thanks. If I give it a go, I'll post results up even if I mess it up - good, for a laugh!
Watch the "how to" videos from guides and blanks.
https://www.guidesnblanks.com/page/tips
https://www.guidesnblanks.com/page/tips
In reply to Post #1
It's easy enough to do, remove old ring and whipping, mask either side of the outer edge and scrap with a dull blade, sand using fine wet and dry, re whip ensuring the threads are tightly butted up to each other, I'd say the hardest part is varnishing to a suitable finish, very light coats works best.
It's easy enough to do, remove old ring and whipping, mask either side of the outer edge and scrap with a dull blade, sand using fine wet and dry, re whip ensuring the threads are tightly butted up to each other, I'd say the hardest part is varnishing to a suitable finish, very light coats works best.