Cross wraps

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Re: Cross wraps

Posted by: Ken Finch (---.ip-167-114-118.net)

Date: April 29, 2015 09:06PM

Tom Kirkman's book, Rod Building Guide, probably has the best illustrated instructions on basic cross wraps ever done. Color photos, step by step. From there Billy Vivona has a book with more intricate wraps, assuming you have the basics done. Dale Clemens book on Custom Rod Thread Art is a favorite but assumes you know how to do the wraps and gives you patterns to try.

People can argue over whether a book or a DVD is better but for me a book allows you to study at your own pace. I guess it also depends on who the author or presenter is. Like you said, some people teach better than others.

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