rodbuilding- thread preserver, yes or no?

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rodbuilding- thread preserver, yes or no?

#1 Post by m.b3 »

curious as to opinions on this lads... first time i tried it and i've had more cracks at the ring feet in a few months than i've had between two rods in 10years... maybe i'm just lucky :roll:
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Re: rodbuilding- thread preserver, yes or no?

#2 Post by JOHN1 »

you probably have just developed a powerfull cast over the years :wink:
now you know how to bend a rod :shock: :lol: :lol: .

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#3 Post by m.b3 »

mmm... even the rings on my old abu with a glass tip that bends like elastic haven't cracked. i'm not happy :oops: gonna have to go with a rebuild and i reckon it will be resin straight through.

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