shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
I bought some Dobyns and want to put the shrink wrap on the grips. Wondering if anyone has done it and what size did you use? I got a measurement of about 1 inch for the handle on my rods so I was going to go with the 30 millimeter wrap which should just go over the handle but might be close. Any input appreciated.
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Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
Mil spec shrink wrap with a 3:1 shrink ratio is by far the toughest, only comes in a few colours...
However the clear with the rubberised criss cross tape is the grippy stuff you want.
Hermetically sealing shrink wrap sticks like the proverbial and provides the best sealing with cork.
With the clear wrap, it's not UV stabilised from my previous dealing with it however you can see if water gets in under it and starts going mouldy under it.
Pros and cons IMHO.
However the clear with the rubberised criss cross tape is the grippy stuff you want.
Hermetically sealing shrink wrap sticks like the proverbial and provides the best sealing with cork.
With the clear wrap, it's not UV stabilised from my previous dealing with it however you can see if water gets in under it and starts going mouldy under it.
Pros and cons IMHO.
Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
Accu Cull Grip Saver. I have three rods done with it. It sticks, no slipping, only enlarges the grip slightly and is durable as all get out.
Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
That's the kind of wrap I was talking about. I went ahead and got 35 mm diameter as it should shrink down past 1 1/8 inch.Dink Dawg wrote:Accu Cull Grip Saver. I have three rods done with it. It sticks, no slipping, only enlarges the grip slightly and is durable as all get out.
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Thoreau
Thoreau
Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
Just a follow up in case someone is thinking about trying this like I was. I got the 35 mm and fit it over the handle and put it over my stove top and it shrank right down and fit great. Easiest mod I've ever done. I think the 35 mm would fit just about any bass rod handle.
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Thoreau
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Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
Glad I could help.
Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
Does this retain the apperance of cork handles similar to the daiwa neopren coated knobs?
Re: shrink wrap for Dobyns rods
No, not at all. It comes in colors and is rubber, not anything like clear shrink wrap you use in the kitchen.LowRange wrote:Does this retain the apperance of cork handles similar to the daiwa neopren coated knobs?
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