bojon Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I'm always looking for a better way,and may have found it,when it comes to dipping rods for tubes. I just finished tests on rods made of dowel,covered with JB Weld,then sanded smooth.The work as well as other rods I have used.Just think of the potential to come up with new shapes.The rods worked very well in the 1/4 x 3 inch size.Could tell no difference of the finished tubes that were dipped with aluminimum rods.The wood lends itself to easy handle attachment,and a large sizes could be made on a lathe.Just remember to lub the rodsvery well.I use Garlic Pam,but I'm sure other lubs will work just as well. Question----What might thin the JB Weld so it can be applied more smoothly???I'd like to use a brush.I have been using a tounge depresser. Anyone tried this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 bojon: I have used dowel rods for some time and I just coat them with devcon2ton it works for me. sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Good ole Elmer's glue all works also and will release the plastic well. Two or three coats of unthinned should do it. I have used some wooden forms coated with Elmer's to dip some small swim baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 THANKS GUYS! Both soulitions are better. Devcon being self leveling,and the ease of application of Elmers.Both of these products were ignored by me.I thought the tempeture would be too high for both.Thanks again.I will put this info to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 do you need to coat them at all if you sand them with 1500 -2000 grit sandpaper and spray with PAM ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 The rods I made were somwhat rough.I didn't bother to sand very smooth.They did make a good tube though.I will try the Devcon,and Elmers before any more are made.They both would be smoother as soon as they are cured,and you shouldn't need any amount of sanding.I will let you know of my success with my next effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sorry ...... I wasn't clear ....... I meant was why couldn't you just fine sand the wood with up to 2000 grit sandpaper and spray with pam instead of the devcon/elmers coatings ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Tried a wood rod and it was full of moisture.I don't think Pam would seal it.Devcon and Elmers will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok ...... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
