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Foam Core Grip Recess
Posted by:
Matt Bregartner
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Date: July 08, 2017 03:05PM
For those putting in recesses for your reel seat hood on the foam core/carbon fiber grips, are you drilling out the recess before putting the carbon fiber on, or after? I am assuming to do it before, and put the zip tie for the sleeve pushed up within the recess for a flush finish.
Also, what grit should I sand to before the sleeve? I'm at 500 now, riley rods says to go all the way to superfine scotchbrite, and the MHX kit I am using now doesn't have instructions. I know people say that it's easier to turn foam than cork, but I really can't say enough about how easy it is to turn this stuff. Took maybe ten minutes using 220 and being very cautious to end up with a complete full wells grip. Re: Foam Core Grip Recess
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: July 08, 2017 04:18PM
I bore the recess after completing the grip, coatings and all. I use a Forstner bit of appropriate diameter, sometimes using a Dremel small sanding drum, to enlarge if needed.
I do not believe you will be able to get the carbon sleeve tucked in and finished to properly fit the hood inside. The challenge in using the Forstner bit approach, is keeping the bit center when first starting the boring. I accomplish this by using a wood dowel in the grip that has an indentation at it's end. I make sure the dowel is tight enough in the grip so it slides slowly as I bore. As all reel seat recess hoods are not the same diameter, I find I use 3/4" & 13/16" & once in a while 7/8". Re: Foam Core Grip Recess
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: July 09, 2017 03:09PM
I agree with Phil with his general process and conclusions. I have used an Exacto knife, carefully supported, to cut the carbon fiber while rotating on the mandrel. Then, the carbon fiber separated end can be removed and the recess deepened with the Exacto knife. It will break out easily after deepening and can be "trimmed" as necessary. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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