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graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Tim Kelly
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Date: July 30, 2014 11:57AM
I have a question regarding a graphite blank I am building on. It appears the blank has hollow ferrules, i.e. there is no plug in the blank section ends at the ferrules?
Has anyone ever used a blank that had the same? If so, how did you handle this? Thank you, Tim Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: July 30, 2014 12:13PM
You can fill the top of the male ferrule opening with a piece of EVA, or squeeze of dob of RodBond in there. A properly sized cork plug will work too.
Not all have it, and it's not required, but it does add a bit of hoop strength at that particular point so many blank makers recommend and/or install one. .............. Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Tim Kelly
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Date: July 30, 2014 12:49PM
Okay Tom, Thank you, this is the first blank that I've built that didn't include the solid male ferrule end. I didn't realize some manufacturers did that!
Tim Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: July 30, 2014 12:56PM
Have a couple of Sages' that do not have plugs.
I like plugs to keep dirt out. I use Goop or 6000 squeezed into male ferrule and set Goop side down on plastic wrap to cure Herb Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
billy brodrick
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Date: July 30, 2014 05:00PM
I use the two part plumbers putty. Just a pinch worked together and jammed in there. Let dry over night and good to go. Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: July 30, 2014 05:12PM
There is no need for a plug, the male section is already re-enforced by the female section which is generally re-enforced by wrapping. Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: July 30, 2014 06:41PM
Like Herb, if they are open, I plug them with rod bond. The only purpose I can see is to keep dirt out, as most of the manufacturers that do fill them only do so about 1/4". Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Ron Weber
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Date: July 30, 2014 07:30PM
There is a reason for a plug, as Herb and Phil mentioned it keep dirt and foreign matter out. Ron Weber Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: July 30, 2014 07:40PM
And, to provide hoop strength on the end of the open "tube." If the female section loosens and slides out at all and the rod is flexed, you can see cracks develop on the open end of a male ferrule section.
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Posted by:
Jimmy Crain Jr
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Date: July 30, 2014 10:14PM
Another thing I have noticed is the rod doesn't come apart as easy. Makes for a better vaccum. I usually just use a piece of foam glued in there an old sandal works well lol. Re: graphite blank - hollow ferrules?
Posted by:
Tim Kelly
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Date: August 01, 2014 10:34AM
I ended up fitting a piece of cork into the butt section and used rod bond with the cork and other sections.
Thanks to all for the advice. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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