Super User islandbass Posted October 21, 2008 Super User Posted October 21, 2008 I know that I will be getting into rod building some day, but this question has been on my mind. How does one determine the location of the spine with a two piece rod? It seems straight forward with a single piece blank but with a two part blank, how will one know that they have the two pieces aligned correctly to find the spine? Thanks! Quote
Super User MickD Posted October 22, 2008 Super User Posted October 22, 2008 I have done it this way, and have had another experienced rodmaker state the same method: Find the spine of each section alone, then assemble with the pieces aligned according to spine orientation, and check it again. It should be very close. If not, go with the assembly spine. The bad news: With short sections or powerful butt sections it is not easy to find the spine. The good news: It really doesn't matter. There may be many who will argue that spine makes a difference, but there are also many very highly respected rodmakers who will argue otherwise. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted October 22, 2008 Super User Posted October 22, 2008 Sounds right to me. Found this at Jann's http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/Content/rodbuilding_locating_the_spine.htm Last part addresses your question Quote
Super User islandbass Posted October 23, 2008 Author Super User Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks! Quote
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