Anyone build their own rod wrapper

[Tonyc]

Hello,

looking for ideas, plans, pictures of rod wrapper. I’m wanting to start learning and doing my own repairs and build my own rods.
Anyone share some ideas, plans, pictures much appreciated.
thanks

[omykee]

Tony,, check out utube ( homemade rod wrapper ) the one by Paul Noble is simple and he gives total details on how to do it

[FastBug250]

I have an entire setup with variable speed wrapper with foot pedal, 3 rod during spinners, tons of reel seats, handles, guides, threads for sale

[alanhore]

I built one years ago, but have since sold it. I used to build quite a few rods, but not much any more. Mine was easy to build and worked great. Check the web for ideas. You can also buy a pre-made wrapper fairly cheap.

[Tonyc]

Fastbug, sent you a pm

[Munkin]

Not a wrapper but I did build a rod Turner out of an old microwave motor.

Allen

[Tonyc]

I’d be interested in seeing what you did Munson, I could use that idea for a dryer Maybe.

[clearwater]

I build only bass rods and only wrap guides manually. The only time I feel I need a power wrap is when I do a decorative wrap. I have 2 different dryers for finish work.

[Tonyc]

I’d be interested in dryer plans and or pictures.

thanks

[Hair Jig]

I use my hands and a big book to run the thread through for tension.

A rod wrapper isn't required for your own personal use. Just how many rods are you going to be building for yourself?

A drying motor, on the other hand, is almost a necessity.

[Tonyc]

I’m just getting some knowledge so I can get started. I figure I can repair a bunch of my old rods that are missing guides. Then as I progress I can get more serious. Only going to do as a hobby. I’m retired and it helps me stay active.

[clearwater]

Rodbuilding.org is another get site with lots of information for you

[Tonyc]

Thank you Clearwater

[alanhore]

The wrapper that I built was a manual model kinda like the wood ones sold by Mudhole and various other companies. Mudhole also sells a bunch of other wrappers that are not too expensive. Here is a couple pics of the dryer I built years ago. It is pretty much a copy of one Cabelas used to and maybe still sells. I used a old chart recorder motor from work for a motor. It has a rate of about 5 rpms. I also used a lathe to make the chuck for rod but attachment with a few rubber bands. Hope this helps.20200705_194247.jpg

[Tonyc]

Very nice Alan, just what I’m looking for.

[BRADVAN]

This one I have made, works great and cost less than $20. http://www.steelheader.net/Rodbuildi...wn_rod_jig.htm.

[Tonyc]

Thank you brad

[Rubber_Duck]

This one I have made, works great and cost less than $20. http://www.steelheader.net/Rodbuildi...wn_rod_jig.htm.

That's what I followed for mine. I added a piece of wire ('music wire' I got at hobby lobby) to act as a tension device.

[Fins]

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