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Aggie11 · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 1:55 pm Post subject: Rod building question .

Anyone ever use bullard thread? I got bullard brite thread from Roys. Curious if I should need color perserver or not? I couldnt find any ncp info on the spool or website. Thanks!!
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Cudakilla · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:04 pm Post subject:

I'm old fashion and I only use Gudebrod. Tried some other brands once and ended with some serious epoxy issues. Found out later that the thread had silicon. Wreaked havoc on my finish.
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Aggie11 · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:17 pm Post subject:

Yea i usually only use gudebrod or prowrap . But that color was perfect for what i needed. I wasnt familiar with it. So as long as its nylon its okay without cp right?

Thanks!
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Cudakilla · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:27 pm Post subject:

No guaranties about that. Most threads are nylon or polyester. I don't normally use CP. I don't mind the bleed through and slight loss of color because I like the epoxy to really soak into the threads and into and under the guidefoots. Makes for a stronger wrap. That's just me. I like the less is more design style. Except for decorative wraps of course.
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Aggie11 · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 2:35 pm Post subject:

Yea. Thanks. I think ill just go for it. Its a bright orange and will be mostly used for trim and a tiny bit on a butt wrap. Just dont wanna add an extra 2 days of dring time.
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Team Buddhahead · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject:

Aggie,
If your going to put it on a dark colored blank I would use a CP. You can also paint the section of blank white or double wrap it to really make the color "Pop".
I use a lot of Bullard thread, great stuff.. Been really hard to find Gudebrod since they went out of business... Crying or Very sad

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Cudakilla · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 4:40 pm Post subject:

Oh man I had no idea Gudebrod was gone. Thank goodness I'm so anal about thread that I buy a bunch each time so have quite a lot left. What's a good compatible brand that you use?
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Team Buddhahead · Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 7:24 pm Post subject:

Aggie11 · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 3:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks TB! Yeah i have the blank white. I was going to use it over red thread. It should be fine wothout cp right?
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FS552 · Pony Mullet Joined: 17 Apr 2008 Posts: 80

If you have any scrap pieces of rod or a dowel, you might want to wrap and epoxy a section on one of those pieces to see what it looks like beforehand.

JOHNNYREB · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 4:46 pm Post subject:

Yes gudebrod is gone...again Rolling Eyes

I've been using pro wrap without any problems, might have to give Bullard a try.
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Cudakilla · Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 8:42 am Post subject:

Johnnyreb,
Quick question. My memory fail me. I have some Madiera and also some Robinson threads. Cannot remember which ones were silicon coated. The Pro Wrap thread is not right? I just ordered up some. Also...if say the threads do have silicon, do you use CP on them so you won't have problems with the epoxy finish when curing?
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