Candle wax on cork rod grips.

WaffleJaw · 01-16-12, 10:39 AM

A method Ive never tried but would like to hear some feed back if you have.

Even though the music is terrible in the video (similar to 2 girls/one cup....Though Ive never seen it) ...It looks kind of interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHI5AcJN4sg

Thoughts?

bassboogieman · 01-16-12, 11:24 AM

I'm not against waxing your rod, unless you can find a friendly female type person to wax it for you. But, would not putting wax on the cork make it slippery when wet? It would seal it, obviously, but I'm concerned with what it would feel like, especially if it was wet. And would not using regular old parafin do the same thing? I really thought this was going to be a gag video with the guy setting the cork on fire...........

WaffleJaw · 01-16-12, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

I'm not against waxing your rod, unless you can find a friendly female type person to wax it for you. But, would not putting wax on the cork make is slippery when wet? It would seal it, obviously, but I'm concerned with what it would feel like, especially if it was wet. And would not using regular old parafin do the same thing? I really thought this was going to be a gag video with the guy setting the cork of fire...........

No clue?..I have some scrap cork grip I may try it on if I get a chance.The finished grip didnt look bad at all...It may penetrate better than I think?

Although using u40 cork sealer is way less of a hassle

bassboogieman · 01-16-12, 12:12 PM

Well let us know how a waxed cork feels. I'd not want to try it on a rod that is in service for fear of it being slick and once it's waxed, it would probably be difficult to get the wax out of the cork.

DVT Mike · 01-16-12, 01:28 PM

Some people complain abaout the feel of U40 which I find personally to be hardly perceptible. This might be a hard sell even if it works.

keithdog · 01-16-12, 07:31 PM

Thats very interresting. I love the music, lol. I wonder though if a heat gun wouldn't be a better way to melt the wax into the cork? Less risk of burning the cork.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-17-12, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by keithdog

Thats very interresting. I love the music, lol. I wonder though if a heat gun wouldn't be a better way to melt the wax into the cork? Less risk of burning the cork.

That's what I was thinking too. I don't doubt that this works but I could see me screwing up my rods if I tried it lol.

docirv · 01-17-12, 10:09 AM

Well, I guess that is one way to get rid of hairy palms....

01-16-12, 10:39 AM	#1
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Candle wax on cork rod grips. A method Ive never tried but would like to hear some feed back if you have. Even though the music is terrible in the video (similar to 2 girls/one cup....Though Ive never seen it) ...It looks kind of interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHI5AcJN4sg Thoughts? __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

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bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I'm not against waxing your rod, unless you can find a friendly female type person to wax it for you. But, would not putting wax on the cork make it slippery when wet? It would seal it, obviously, but I'm concerned with what it would feel like, especially if it was wet. And would not using regular old parafin do the same thing? I really thought this was going to be a gag video with the guy setting the cork on fire........... Last edited by bassboogieman; 01-16-12 at 03:10 PM.

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DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	Some people complain abaout the feel of U40 which I find personally to be hardly perceptible. This might be a hard sell even if it works. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

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keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thats very interresting. I love the music, lol. I wonder though if a heat gun wouldn't be a better way to melt the wax into the cork? Less risk of burning the cork. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

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docirv BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 140	Well, I guess that is one way to get rid of hairy palms.... __________________ www.docirvcustombaits.com Baits that catch fish, not just fishermen

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bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Well let us know how a waxed cork feels. I'd not want to try it on a rod that is in service for fear of it being slick and once it's waxed, it would probably be difficult to get the wax out of the cork.

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