Thread: wrapping

Ok, I started wrapping my.guides , I'm using size A thread. .006 but the wraps look very .. What's the word I'm looking for? pewney? Do ineed to wrap over the wrap again?

If you are using A thread you need to make two passes with it over the guide. Do your first pass, then a coat of finish, and then your second pass and another coat of finish.

Thanks pier pest.

If I were using size D would the double wrap need to be done OPP? This freaking rod building is allot more complicated than I thought, but I'm about to be down and out from work for about a month b/c of some surgery, so maybe I can get the hang of it by the time I go back to work. it drives me nuts knowing I can do this but do not have the knowledge. :wall:

With size D thread you only make one pass with the thread. Just be sure the guide foot is ground well to create a smooth ramp for the thread to go up.

We used to make underwraps with A thread and then use D for the overwrap.
I would only use A as the overwrap on an ultralite rod or some other small guide wrap.

Bit then again things may have changed... :-\