new to rod building does anyone have a hand wrapper or dryer ? or plans?

[jlinmo226068]

I am new to rod building I was wondering if anyone had a hand wrapper or dryer laying around they wasn't using or if they had some plans I could build one from ?
Thanks

[TerrysRanger374V]

Rodbuilding.org in the library section

[BRADVAN]

I built this one about 4 years ago. I build 4-5 rods per years, mainly for my own use. I used yellow pine and ended up with about $15 in the wrapper. http://www.steelheader.net/Rodbuildi...wn_rod_jig.htm.

For a motor to turn the rod while the finish sets I bought a table top "disco ball" light from a party supply retailer. Took the ball off and the motor turned about 12 revolutions per minute. I bought the one that plugs into electric. This one runs on batteries http://www.partycity.com/product/min...h&navSet=disco light&bypass_redirect=1.

[jlinmo226068]

Thank You Bradvan for the information

[BIGFLAT]

bradvan, I like your version of the thread tensioner, gonna try to modify mine soon. Thanks for that tip...BF

BTW, a hole saw makes great washers.

[BRADVAN]

I forgot to add that I lengthened the base to 36 inches when I built mine. It gives me more room between the rod rests. I also added a tension rod kind of like this http://www.mudhole.com/Spare-Tension...Wrapper-HWS-TR.

I built my tension rod out of a spring from the hardware store, glued an old guide to the end for the thread to go through.

[jlinmo226068]

BRADVAN What chuck did you use and how did you attach it to the motor?

[BRADVAN]

I did not use a "chuck". I disassembled the "disco ball" base allowing me to remove the ball from the approximately 1 inch diameter shaft that on the other end was attached to the actual motor that turned it. I then extended that shaft with some plastic tubing that press fit and glued. To use I tape the motor to one of the wrapping rests, and center and tape the butt of the rod to the tubing. Just as a clarification, I turn the blank by hand when wrapping eyes, hookkeepers, etc.