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Sanding rod tips
Posted by: Paul Braithwaite (---.lnse2.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 11, 2014 02:11PM

Is there a danger in lightly sanding the tip of a rod to fit the tip top on.
Thanks

Braith

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: December 11, 2014 02:36PM

Possibly. That's your smallest diameter and potentially thinnest wall along the rod blank. Scraping the paint or finish off is one thing, actually sanding into the fibers is not a good idea.

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: John E Powell (---.dynamic.wnyric.org)
Date: December 11, 2014 02:39PM

Does the blank have a applied finish or is it a matte finish? If it has a glossy finish the finish is applied to the surface so sanding through the finish only won't alter the structural qualities of the blank. Matte finish blanks are more of a concern.

Is there no appropriate sized tips available for purchase? Have you considered going slightly oversize and building up the tip with thread and/or epoxy then sanding that to fit the oversize tip?

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: David Parsons (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: December 11, 2014 08:19PM

I learned from someone can't remember who if tip was to small to take the prong of a fork, or a nail and open up the tube of the tip and have tried it and it worked. like to swage it open larger like what air conditioning tech do to copper tubing

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: Paul Braithwaite (---.lnse2.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 11, 2014 11:55PM

Thanks for the advice gentlemen,
I left the blank alone and reamed a bit out of the bore of the tip top with 400 weight paper This resulted in a tight fit. I then glued it up with Araldite, a 24hr 2 part epoxy. As soon as it dries, I can get on with wrapping the rest of the runners... Can't wait
Thanks Fellas
Braith

Braith

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: Ted Morgan (---.pa.nsw.optusnet.com.au)
Date: December 14, 2014 05:16AM

No need for super strength Araldite. Going to require too much heat for removal if you need to replace the tip. You have a nice snug fit, so hot melt adhesive or 5 minute epoxy for heavier duty rods would be sufficient.

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: Ted Morgan (---.pa.nsw.optusnet.com.au)
Date: December 14, 2014 05:16AM

No need for super strength Araldite. Going to require too much heat for removal if you need to replace the tip. You have a nice snug fit, so hot melt adhesive or 5 minute epoxy for heavier duty rods would be sufficient.

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 14, 2014 12:32PM

Paul,
If you happen to have a solid tip, not hollow - then you can sand a bit with no damage.

Many ice rods are made of solid material these days for durability.

There are also some heavy salt water rods that are made of solid material. Again to take the stress. For these, sand away and you will be good to go.

Be safe

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Re: Sanding rod tips
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 14, 2014 12:32PM

Paul,
If you happen to have a solid tip, not hollow - then you can sand a bit with no damage.

Many ice rods are made of solid material these days for durability.

There are also some heavy salt water rods that are made of solid material. Again to take the stress. For these, sand away and you will be good to go.

Be safe

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