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Static Deflection Test Question
Posted by: Mike Martin (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: September 21, 2017 10:36PM

Does anybody know if there is any general rule of thumb on how much tension to put on the tip-top when trying to align guide placement, so as to avoid the line from touching the blank? I use an inline digital scale to measure the the tension from the tip to a heavy weight. My rods, for example, are generally 7 to 7-1/2 ft baitcasters, med-fast action designed for fish in the 3 to 12 lb class. But I don't know how many lbs to use in the test; 1lb, 3lb, 5lb or whatever? Any ideas or help would be much appreciated!

Mike

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Re: Static Deflection Test Question
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: September 21, 2017 10:50PM

Mike,
Did you read the library article? It's in there, the whole easy non-technical procedure that works on all rod types equally well.

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Re: Static Deflection Test Question
Posted by: Mike Martin (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: September 21, 2017 11:06PM

Much appreciated! Got it and have printed it!

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