Technology
smalljaw 01/15/2005 - 06:56 Roll Your Own
The methodology I am using for "Technology" will be any bits of information that I come across that may be of value or taken into consideration during the project. This will typically includes the parts and techniques that have to be evaluated throughout the course of the project.
A close facsimile of the reel being used for the build: Shimano Sedona 1500FB product web page. Apparently I purchased a reel that is either made exclusively for the retailer or, more likely, it is out of production and no longer supported. That figures. It seems that normal nylon thread when epoxied without color preserver applied will turn clear. A prevailing opinion is that the use of color preserver (CP) does not allow the epoxy to adequately penetrate the threads. The use of non color preserver (NCP) or metallic thread is a workaround for this situation. I went out to the garage and got a few details on the reel. Weight: 9.1oz, Gear Ratio: 5.2:1, Lines: 0.18mm(185yds), 0.20mm(153yds), 0.25mm(98yds). Since my preferred line is Yo-Zuri Hybridthis will give me about 100 yards of 4# (0.235mm) test. This certainly effects the set of blanks that I will have to choose from. Interesting....
The methodology I am using for "Technology" will be any bits of information that I come across that may be of value or taken into consideration during the project. This will typically includes the parts and techniques that have to be evaluated throughout the course of the project.
A close facsimile of the reel being used for the build: Shimano Sedona 1500FB product web page. Apparently I purchased a reel that is either made exclusively for the retailer or, more likely, it is out of production and no longer supported. That figures. It seems that normal nylon thread when epoxied without color preserver applied will turn clear. A prevailing opinion is that the use of color preserver (CP) does not allow the epoxy to adequately penetrate the threads. The use of non color preserver (NCP) or metallic thread is a workaround for this situation. I went out to the garage and got a few details on the reel. Weight: 9.1oz, Gear Ratio: 5.2:1, Lines: 0.18mm(185yds), 0.20mm(153yds), 0.25mm(98yds). Since my preferred line is Yo-Zuri Hybridthis will give me about 100 yards of 4# (0.235mm) test. This certainly effects the set of blanks that I will have to choose from. Interesting....
