Replacing Roller Tips

bisquit · 10-27-2009, 09:33 AM

I'm going to replace the small roller tip guides with large-head roller tips in order to use wind-on swivels. What type adhesive should be used, and where can it be bought?

Any help appreciated...

clt_capt · 10-27-2009, 09:39 AM

although you can use hot melt tip glue, for tips that are going to see heavy action, 5 Minute epoxy is probably better in the long run.

flatliner · 10-27-2009, 09:47 AM

yep. 5 minute is perfect.

bisquit · 10-27-2009, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the info!

54bullwinkle · 10-27-2009, 11:42 PM

Difficult part is removing the old tips.

I use a dremmel with a cutting wheel and score the old tip lengthwise and pry it open.

Dont use heat. It will damage the blank.

5 minepoxy is right.

bisquit · 11-02-2009, 09:10 AM

No heat? Then it's not as simple as I thought it would be! Maybe I should get a pro to do it, rather than screw up the rods (I have 10 to do).

10-27-2009, 11:42 PM	#5
54bullwinkle Salon puppy Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 118 Credits: 538.6	Removal Difficult part is removing the old tips. I use a dremmel with a cutting wheel and score the old tip lengthwise and pry it open. Dont use heat. It will damage the blank. 5 minepoxy is right.

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10-27-2009, 09:39 AM	#2
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,947 Credits: 8,638.8 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	although you can use hot melt tip glue, for tips that are going to see heavy action, 5 Minute epoxy is probably better in the long run.

10-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#4
bisquit Got fish Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 185 Credits: 7,414.4 Home Port: MHC	Thanks for the info!

11-02-2009, 09:10 AM	#6
bisquit Got fish Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 185 Credits: 7,414.4 Home Port: MHC	No heat? Then it's not as simple as I thought it would be! Maybe I should get a pro to do it, rather than screw up the rods (I have 10 to do).