Pushing my thread wrapping..1st closed wrap.

WaffleJaw · 02-25-11, 12:35 AM

I remember when I first started wrapping my first rod and found pictures of guys doing closed wraps. How amazed I was at the thread art they could do.
I honestly never thought I would try one or get close to trying one.
But while Im waiting on components to come in,I have a rod for myself Im working on,and well?....I had to try it to see if I could do it..I have the thread art book by Billy Vivona and talked back and fourth with him about understanding the instructions..The first two attempt were cut off due to wrapping out of pattern (the beauty of these if even your wrong,it still looks cool

)

I think I finally got it....It only took about 10 hours.

I still got alot of thread packing to do,and I still got to do the tie offs at the ends.But Im pretty damn proud of this one.....

cassidyta · 02-25-11, 12:40 AM

Looks awesome. You have an artist's capability

Justin2729 · 02-25-11, 12:43 AM

That one needs to be named the black widow! That's sick, awesome job man.

WaffleJaw · 02-25-11, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin2729

That one needs to be named the black widow! That's sick, awesome job man.

Thanks Cass!

Thanks Justin,funny enough this is called a ''spider'' wrap..There is variations of it to add a red diamond in the middle to make a black widow.

BigBassin144 · 02-25-11, 07:34 AM

Holy Crap Walker! That thing is awesome! I can't wait to see it finished with epoxy.

I don't have the patience for adding the little accents to the guide wraps, so I'd never be able to accomplish one like this. You just wait until I can afford custom rods!

BB

Cavs1123 · 02-25-11, 08:42 AM

Walker....THAT IS SICK!!!!!

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-25-11, 08:46 AM

How many times did your wife have to wipe your forehead during this operation and bottles of advils were consumed for being cross eyed and getting head aches? That is truly awesome Pancake. You are definately going to a new level. How long before you start weaving?

Bassboss · 02-25-11, 08:56 AM

Wow! That's absolutely freaking awesome!!

96ecss · 02-25-11, 09:54 AM

That looks great. I can't wait to see it when it's finished.

Dave

bassboogieman · 02-25-11, 10:19 AM

And I thought the TIGER WRAP was something. If you want more practice

y'know hone your skills (just a little, because I see very little room with that example for improvement)

I'm willing to help you out.

I mean, what else are BF.com friends for?

TEN HOURS, man that is a lot of tideous work, thank goodness you enjoy doing it. I could send you a couple of my LTX rods, for you to practice on - I won't even charge ya

can you imagine a brown, gold and black on these blanks. OMG, I believe there is something stirrin' down below, I've got to stop.

Fantastic work Walker, and that really doesn't say enough.

Jrob78 · 02-25-11, 10:24 AM

You nailed it man! That turned out great! I wish I had the patience to sit down and attempt a 10 hr wrap! You are hanging with the big dogs now my friend! Nice work!

CamG · 02-25-11, 10:30 AM

Wow! Can't wait to see the rod when it's done!

You are a much more patient person than me!

WaffleJaw · 02-25-11, 11:29 AM

Thanks guys!!..Im very anxious to see it done...I got a workload now,but Ill try and have it ready for Oklahoma!

docirv · 02-25-11, 12:08 PM

Holy mackerel!!! Frame it and hang it over the fireplace mantel!

nofearengineer · 02-25-11, 12:34 PM

Old school, over-the-top, sick. Nice work.

rrw4258 · 02-25-11, 01:05 PM

WOW is all I can say... top notch work Walker! Keep it Up! I love seeing all of the different rod builds!

Ryan

bamabassman · 02-25-11, 06:46 PM

mannnnnnnn...........sick, twisted, warped......WHATEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. that is the prettiest wrap i have EVER seen. black widow is the perfect name for it. you my friend......are a TRUE ARTIST!!!

nobass · 02-25-11, 07:08 PM

man thats some pretty work. wish i had the skill to do that do not have patiernce enough .

islandbass · 02-26-11, 03:15 AM

That is Jaw-dropping incredible to say the least. Awesome job, WJ!

CiK · 02-26-11, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrob78

You nailed it man! That turned out great! I wish I had the patience to sit down and attempt a 10 hr wrap! You are hanging with the big dogs now my friend! Nice work!

X2

Looks awesome Walker!

DVT Mike · 03-03-11, 11:56 AM

Does that rod have any taper in the wrapped section? If so, that's even more impressive to have a closed wrap come out right.

WaffleJaw · 03-03-11, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVT Mike

Does that rod have any taper in the wrapped section? If so, that's even more impressive to have a closed wrap come out right.

haha,I didnt want to mess with the precise measuring of the taper on a buttwrap..Thats why this one was done near the butt of the blank for the split grip...The taper is minimal at best,so I thought it would be more user friendly...But you can still see the black thread stacking on the left side of the first pic.Thats cut off now,and the rear grip will cover it...The next one I will make more precise measurements and mark them better.

The other cool thing I considered was not closing it....Even unclosed,they look really,really,pretty,imo.

02-25-11, 12:35 AM	#1
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Pushing my thread wrapping..1st closed wrap. I remember when I first started wrapping my first rod and found pictures of guys doing closed wraps. How amazed I was at the thread art they could do. I honestly never thought I would try one or get close to trying one. But while Im waiting on components to come in,I have a rod for myself Im working on,and well?....I had to try it to see if I could do it..I have the thread art book by Billy Vivona and talked back and fourth with him about understanding the instructions..The first two attempt were cut off due to wrapping out of pattern (the beauty of these if even your wrong,it still looks cool) I think I finally got it....It only took about 10 hours. I still got alot of thread packing to do,and I still got to do the tie offs at the ends.But Im pretty damn proud of this one..... __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com] Last edited by WaffleJaw; 02-25-11 at 12:52 AM.

02-25-11, 12:40 AM	#2
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Looks awesome. You have an artist's capability __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

02-25-11, 07:34 AM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Holy Crap Walker! That thing is awesome! I can't wait to see it finished with epoxy. I don't have the patience for adding the little accents to the guide wraps, so I'd never be able to accomplish one like this. You just wait until I can afford custom rods! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-25-11, 08:42 AM	#6
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Walker....THAT IS SICK!!!!! __________________ Tom

02-25-11, 08:46 AM	#7
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	How many times did your wife have to wipe your forehead during this operation and bottles of advils were consumed for being cross eyed and getting head aches? That is truly awesome Pancake. You are definately going to a new level. How long before you start weaving? __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-25-11, 12:43 AM	#3
Justin2729 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Annville, Kentucky Posts: 342	That one needs to be named the black widow! That's sick, awesome job man.

02-25-11, 08:56 AM	#8
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Wow! That's absolutely freaking awesome!!

02-25-11, 09:54 AM	#9
96ecss BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 98	That looks great. I can't wait to see it when it's finished. Dave

02-25-11, 10:19 AM	#10
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	And I thought the TIGER WRAP was something. If you want more practice y'know hone your skills (just a little, because I see very little room with that example for improvement) I'm willing to help you out. I mean, what else are BF.com friends for? TEN HOURS, man that is a lot of tideous work, thank goodness you enjoy doing it. I could send you a couple of my LTX rods, for you to practice on - I won't even charge ya can you imagine a brown, gold and black on these blanks. OMG, I believe there is something stirrin' down below, I've got to stop. Fantastic work Walker, and that really doesn't say enough.

02-25-11, 10:24 AM	#11
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	You nailed it man! That turned out great! I wish I had the patience to sit down and attempt a 10 hr wrap! You are hanging with the big dogs now my friend! Nice work! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

02-25-11, 10:30 AM	#12
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Wow! Can't wait to see the rod when it's done! You are a much more patient person than me!

02-25-11, 11:29 AM	#13
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Thanks guys!!..Im very anxious to see it done...I got a workload now,but Ill try and have it ready for Oklahoma! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

02-25-11, 12:08 PM	#14
docirv BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 140	Holy mackerel!!! Frame it and hang it over the fireplace mantel! __________________ www.docirvcustombaits.com Baits that catch fish, not just fishermen

02-25-11, 12:34 PM	#15
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Old school, over-the-top, sick. Nice work. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

02-25-11, 01:05 PM	#16
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	WOW is all I can say... top notch work Walker! Keep it Up! I love seeing all of the different rod builds! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

02-25-11, 06:46 PM	#17
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	mannnnnnnn...........sick, twisted, warped......WHATEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. that is the prettiest wrap i have EVER seen. black widow is the perfect name for it. you my friend......are a TRUE ARTIST!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-25-11, 07:08 PM	#18
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	man thats some pretty work. wish i had the skill to do that do not have patiernce enough . __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

02-26-11, 03:15 AM	#19
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	That is Jaw-dropping incredible to say the least. Awesome job, WJ! __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

03-03-11, 11:56 AM	#21
DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	Does that rod have any taper in the wrapped section? If so, that's even more impressive to have a closed wrap come out right. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

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