Dragon Scale Wrap Layout: Custom Rod Building

In this tutorial I demonstrate how to layout your dragon scale wrap pattern for your next custom rod building adventure.

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[mastrsk]

I learned the hard way that you can’t use a lot of pressure like you mentioned. The thread is hard to move/pack after. Doing this for something like a diamond wrap makes finish difficult to apply as well. At least for me. Basically you touched on all the things I learned the hard way. Great video and info. Thanks for yet another informative video John! Those are some lucky dowels! 😂

[thekirbster]

I've never tried it this way. I always used mesh tape. This method has a more clean diamond look I like it.

[theduck]

Thanks John I may do a little experimenting with that to see if that eliminates the fuzzies that I seem to get sometimes with the mesh tape

[evansboysfishing]

Great video I was always nervous about doing a dragon scale. This is a great starting point

[ralphberry]

working on one right now, should I put on a coat of color preserver before wrapping with my thread to help hold down the dragon scale thread? thanks for all of your videos!

[metal]

Should i assume that i need to rough up the rod blank finish so the thread doesnt slip around during the wrapping process?

[macking]

hey man. Got a technical question for you. So i have built close to 15 rods now and this hasn't happened so I'm confused and don't know how to proceed. I completed probably my best rod yet this past Sun, put it on the dryer and let it spin for another day. I turned it off Monday evening and just let it sit there until last night. So basically 4 days later in a controlled environment. My epoxy is still tacky! Its no where near dry. In fact it left a dang finger print. Im just really confused right now. I have always used Flex coat and im not sure if i added enough harder or what??? What are my options here in your professional opinion??? I epoxy alot on the rod. Do you think i can mix some more and add on top and make 100% sure the mixture is correct? Maybe just add a light coat of hardener on top?