Rod Wrapping Thread Vs Sewing Thread

Rod builders have traditionally used nylon and in some cases silk thread.

Rod wrapping thread vs sewing thread.

Even the thinnest aaaa is strong. For example if you are working on a gray rod blank and choose a spool of red prowrap rod building thread to match an inlay or decal without the color preserver the color will probably come out looking more like a brown or merlot color. You can create unique patterns by simply applying varying tension to the thread while wrapping your rod. Just my 02 pete.

I ve wrapped a few rods with madera polyneon thread. Nylon thread is more than a reliable product for wrapping guides it s also a thread capable of blending in or standing out beautifully on a rod blank. Its the additives in the thread that you have to look out for. Can be used anywhere regular wrapping thread works especially fly bamboo rods.

Prowrap versablend metallic threads offer rod builders a truly unique and one of a kind wrapping option. This thread is perfect for decorative applications like under wraps trim bands and overwraps. Over the past few years other threads have been showing up more often in particular metallics yes i know they were around in the 80 s and more recently the polyester threads like maderia. As we mentioned briefly above nylon can change colors dramatically depending on the thread color itself and the background color of the rod blank.

I honesly don t think that a regular off the shelf brand would work as well. Those threads are made for rod building and won t have the contaminants or fuzzies you can get with either tying thread or sewing threads. Wrapping thread for rod building. Messages 127 reaction score 1 location schodack ny.

For example if you want the guide wrap to match the same gray rod blank just pick a nylon gray color closest to the rod. Aaaa is the world thinnest rod wrapping thread with 50 denier or so 0 11 mm 0 004 in and only half size of the most popular silk thread in the market see how it compares to human hair natural is undyed at its original color. Jan 26 2013 5 rod wrapping thread really isn t a large expense. Sometimes this is a good thing.

Get the right tool for the job.